Øystein Karlsen

Øystein Karlsen is the writer/director behind the Norwegian hit series DAG, the movie Fuck Up and the Netflix Original Lilyhammer 3. Dag Season 1, 2 ,3 and 4 has all been an instant hit with the TV-audiences and received rave reviews from an eclectic critics choir who was fascinated by Karlsens dark written, warm, absurd comedy and the innovative style of the filmmaker. Karlsen started his career as a carpenter, lied his way into becoming a radio host at the age of 21, moved on to head the marketing department at NRK (Norways public broadcaster), quit his day job because he could't stand long meetings, and started writing scripts and direct instead. DAG has so far received a staggering 26 Norwegian Emmy nominations, and 11 wins, a record. Karlsen feature film debut " Fuck Up" premiered in February 5th 2012 to great reviews. The low budget movie immediately was tipped as "pick of the year" by two leading Norwegian Newspapers. After US festival screenings, the American film magazine Twit