Olaf de Fleur

Biography

Olaf de Fleur’s Imaginative Reality: An Icelandic Auteur Blurs the Lines

Interview: A hallmark of de Fleur’s work is his seamless merging of documentary authenticity with narrative invention.

Announcing the 10 Second Filmmaker Competition

I’m excited to announce The 10 Second Filmmaker Competition — a creative challenge to tell bold, original stories in just ten seconds. In a world of fleeting attention, this competition invites filmmakers of all levels to explore a format that rewards clarity, imagination, and precision. Whether you’re experienced or

Cinematography

The Small Giant: The Affordable Sigma fp Camera

The Sigma fp is a mid-range powerhouse disguised in a small, unassuming body. If cameras were cars, the Sigma fp would be a Ferrari pretending to be a bicycle—light, minimalistic, and deceptively simple, yet capable of incredible performance.

Documentary

My New Documentary About Women’s Self-Defence Released

My documentary Self-Defence is one of the most personal and challenging films I’ve ever directed. From the start, I wanted to create something simple—but not simplistic. A film that says clearly and without hesitation: everyone can learn to defend themselves.

Film Class

New Class Launch – Exclusive Offer: The 10-Second Filmmaker

I’m excited to announce my new class The 10-Second Filmmaker launches on Skillshare later this week — but it’s available now, exclusively on my website, at a special early price. This week only, you can get full access to the complete class for just $34.49 USD. It’s

Film Class

Editing A 10 Second Short Film In Davinci Resolve - 17 Min Video

This is from my new class, The 10 Second Filmmaker. In this video, I walk you through the process of creating a 10-second short film—from concept to completion.

Cinematography

Testing Camera Movements In Icelandic Nature

Testing movements with the Lumix S9 Camera in Icelandic nature.

Screenplay Format

Screenplay Format 101: The Basics (Video)

A 4-minute guide to writing in screenplay format.

Film Fund

Championing Diverse Voices: "Chicken & Egg" Film Fund For Documentary Filmmakers

Chicken & Egg Films has supported a diverse array of filmmakers whose work has garnered critical acclaim and prestigious awards.

Color Grading

Video: Getting That Film Look - Dehancer Film Emulation In Davinci & Final Cut Pro X

In this video, I explore Dehancer, the leading film emulation software for DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Premiere.

Documentary

Our Documentary Wins The Grand Jury Prize For 'Best Documentary Film' at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Festival

We are thrilled to announce that our film, "King Of The Butterflies," has won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Film at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Film Festival!

Film Class

My Class: Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Is Now Available To Buy And Download

I’m happy to announce that my film class "How To Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Project," is now available for purchase and download here on my personal website. This means you can watch it offline anytime, anywhere, and own it forever.

Creative Anxiety

Creating an Adaptive Creativity System

There is no Nike commercial that can orchestrate your inner music. There is no "just do it" for the complex strings that compose us.

Personal Stuff

A Miscarriage And A Rainbow

With the miscarriage came the raw reality of existence, accompanied by the physical and mental vulnerability of being a leaf on life's tree.

Writing

My Exciting Experiment Of Typing Slowly On My Keyboard

This blog post is a meditative journaling entry. A flowing of words. I delve into the introspective journey of how simple changes in my daily writing tools, in this case typing slower on my keyboard, impacts my thoughts.

Screenplay

The Importance Of Starting Your Film With Silence

Recently, I had the opportunity to view two films: "Napoleon" and "Ferrari," wanted to share a brief thought about the importance of using symbolism and metaphors in filmmaking.