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“Art will not disappear into nothingness; it will disappear into everything”
Some might be quick to judge a filmmakers’ manifesto from 1969, addressing the problems of Cuban post-revolutionary cinema as having more a historic relevance than being a practical guide to digital-era filmmakers. After recently rereading Julio García Espinosa’s For an … Continue reading
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For a different kind of filmmaking blog
The constantly updating blogs culture has a narcotic like effect. I know I’m not the only one who feels the need to periodically revise a slate of blog and news site for that mild-endorfine releasing sensation of something new and … Continue reading
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“Amor Fati” video out and a few projects brewing
I had the great pleasure of being part of producing a video for ‘chillwave’ artist Washed out, directed by Yoonha Park. It was a roadrip kind of a shoot, travelling around Iceland getting casual yet inspiring shots around the country. … Continue reading
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Klapp Guerrilla film campaign and Icelandic Cinema Online
This spring I’ve been involved in two community oriented projects. I was the main organizer of the Klapp co-op’s guerrilla film campaign. With funding from Reykjavik municipality we helped a group of 10 film makers organize, develop and equip short … Continue reading
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‘Incorporated’ being developed into a feature
Incorporated, a 30 min short film I associate-produced and assistand-directed, is now looking to mature into a feature length version. The film premiered at the London Film Festival in 2010 and was shortlisted for a BAFTA award. Directed by: Nick … Continue reading
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Fashion shots
Not the final product – just some shots from one of the cameras in promo shoot I did for Nikita Clothing. Funny to try this type of “beauty” shots. Put soft, even light from both sides of the camera, and … Continue reading
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Interactive sea monster table
Flew on an 8 man plane over to Bíldudalur a few weeks ago to shoot this interactive exhibition that Gagarín did for the local monster museum. As is fitting for monster exhibitons, the light was barely enough for the human … Continue reading
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Bíó Paradís: Viral
Here’s a viral I produced for Bíó Paradís, focusing on building nostalgia for Reykjavik’s newest Art House cinema. Directed by Ragnar Bragason.
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Video report from Bíó Paradís opening
A quick snapshot I did of the opening of Bíó Paradís, Reykjavík’s new art house cinema. The mix of orange and blue light created a sweet dynamic look along with the creamy focus of the FD 50mm 1.2 lens.
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In-flight commercial
A commercial I produced and conceived along with director Marcus Korhonen. It was made for a small jewellery label, directed at tourists travelling to Iceland for in-flight entertainment screens. Feeling ambitous, we turned it into an excercise in high-end workflows … Continue reading
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