Karl Emil Rikardsen studied fishery economics at Bodø University College, philosophy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim and media at Volda University College (VUC). Since his graduation from VUC in 1986, he has directed, written, edited or produced about 40 different titles, in various genres, for both film and television. Among his directorial efforts are the drama series Dear PAL (1995), the documentaries Sentenced for Life (1999), Herleik - Free as a Bird (2006), Reindeer at War (2006) and the documentary series Salt & Pepper (2009-2010).
Norsk Filminstitutt
