Gunnar Strøm (Trondheim, 1955) is an Associate Professor at Volda University College since 1984. He teaches animation and documentary filmmaking at Volda and as guest teacher abroad. He writes books and articles on animation, documentary and music video. He was a board member of ASIFA 1988-2000 (elected in Zagreb first time), Secretary General 1991-94, Vice President 1997-2000 as well as the first Norwegian CARTOON board member. He is the founder of Oslo/Fredrikstad Animation Festival and still on the board. He does programming and jury work on film festivals worldwide and is a producer and director of films and workshops. Local politician and old friend of Animafest!