Juris Poskus worked as a radio DJ while studying linguistics at the University of Latvia. Graduated with MFA in film from California Institute of Arts in 1995. Established company FA Filma in 1998 in Riga. Made some award winning documentaries (110/220, Angels of Death, But the Hour Is Near) before turning to fiction (Monotony 2007, Kolka Cool 2011). Currently lives in Riga.