Rebekka Karijord is a composer and musician originally from Sandnessjøen, just south of the arctic circle in Northern Norway. Over the course of her career she has composed music for over 30 films, modern dance performances and theatrical pieces, as well as released six solo albums under her own name.

Jon Ekstrand is a Swedish film Composer with a electronic music background and began his career as a sound engineer/ sound designer.

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Composers Rebekka Karijord and Jon Ekstrand discuss collaborating on the film I am Greta, how the product is THE THING, and why empathy is important.

Topics Covered:

• Jon & Rebekkah's portfolios
• Being picked by others
• Specialization
• Collaboration
• Ego
• Being honest
• Empathy
• The product is THE THING
• The Venice Film Festival
• I am Greta

Website:

• www.ebekkakarijord.com
• www.jonekstrand.com

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This episode was edited by Studio184.