BYOL Episode 30 - Stian Hafstad

IT'S NORWAY OR THE HIGHWAY! 

This week Dave chats with writer/director/comedian Stian Hafstad, one half of the Norwegian viral video comedy team Pistolshrimps!  

In addition to his acclaimed YouTube videos, Stian is an accomplished writer and director, and is now finding success in the US.  He tells Dave about his homeland, how he met his comedy partner Christer Larsen, his first viral video, his decision to cross the Atlantic and enter Columbia University's graduate film program, winning an award at the prestigious New York Television Festival, his upcoming appearance at the Norwegian YouTube Awards, and what it's like having videos seen by millions and millions of people! 

Plus, Dave talks about working with Stian in Norway on the web series STD: Oddfjord, and thanks the casting director on his newest gig!

Hosted by Dave T. Koenig

 

This episode premiered on February 10, 2015