Anita Killi
Anita Killi is a Norwegian director and writer, known for Angry Man (2009) which takes on the
difficult topic of domestic violence. She explores the dynamics that lead to abuse in families, and
throws a healing light on a situation that too often remains hidden in the shadows. Also know for
The Hedge of Thorns (2002) which received numerous international awards and Daughter of the
Sun (1996). The technique employed in most of her films is a combination of cut-outs and object
animation using a multi-plane technique, i.e. animation filmed on several layers using glass panes.
She studied at the National College of Art and Design and at the MRDH District College. Killi
has established her own animation studio Trollfilm. Her work will be screened and followed by a
discussion after.
Andres Mand
Andres Mänd (born in 1965 in Tallinn, Estonia). Associate professor and the head of Animation
Department at Volda University College, Norway. He has studied stage management in Estonia,
animation in Russia and art management in Finland. Worked for 13 years in the puppet film company
“Nukufilm” in Estonia of which he still owns a share. Has animated more than 40 animated films
including TV-commercials and music videos. Many of the films have been awarded in different
animation film festivals around the world. Has directed 6 animated shorts, among others music video for Norwegian progrerock
band Motorpsycho called “Manmower” which was announced as the best Norwegian music video in 1996. Executive producer of
gratuation films produced at Volda University College 1998-2016 (more than 100 titles). Many VUC films have won international
awards, among others «But Milk is Important» which got the Official Walt Disney Award for the best student film in Ottawa, Canada
in 2012. One of the establishers of Animation Volda Festival (2006) and Norwegian Animation Centre (2012). Loves Trinidad and
Tobago.
Arne Humberset
Arne Humberset, a native of Volda, Norway, is the Head of the International Office at Volda University
College, a position he has held since 2013. Prior to this, he worked for ten years at at the University
of Oslo in positions connected to international education. Humberset holds a Bachelor of Arts from
the University of North Dakota and an MPhil. in Peace and Conflict Studies from
the University of Oslo.