Film Class
Free Lesson: Character Development
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Olaf de Fleur
Creative unlocker. At your disposal. I direct and write films. Two-decade experience. Fifteen films. Sold high concepts. Corporate consultant.
Screenwriting
The Crown: A Perfect Writing Example
The Crown features the most symmetrical writing, the most aesthetical, without being devoid of life, as is often the case with beautiful things.
Free Lesson: Introduction To Metaphor
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Writing
Big Tiny Tips That Help Me Write
I pay more attention to the 'soil and roots' of my writing process. My body, my mental state, nutrition and sleep.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Metaphors In Cinematography
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Film Class
Free Lesson: Developing Your Theme
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Film Class
Free Lesson: 3 Acts Of A Film Moment
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Biography
Stories From My Life: 2009: A Cinematic Return to My Roots
In this post I share a bit from my life and filmmaking.
Toolbox
Resources: Helpful & Free Website For SFX (Sound Effects)
A great website with free SFX (Sound Effects) library.
Film Class
Free Lesson: Tips For Film Directors
A free lesson from my class "Learn Indie Filmmaking By Making A Short Film"
Filmmaking
Making A Film: Improve These 3 Things To Get Ahead
Three things for you to improve to excel in filmmaking :)
Writing Tools
Example: The Impact of Metaphors
The Impact of Metaphors
Screenwriting
Crafting Screenplay Dialogue: My Technique
One technique that I use when writing dialogue in my screenplays.
Free Film Seminar
Free Film Seminar on Zoom - Saturday 9th Sept 2023
Dear Film Students, the next Free Film Seminar will take place on Saturday 9th September 2023.
Photography
Pictures Of Icelandic Summer: A Blend of Adventure, Creativity, and Transitions
Over the past few months, I've had the fortune to embrace the beauty of fleeting rays of sunshine that sporadically grace us here in Iceland.
Writing Blog
Reveling in Metaphor: Aristotle's A Priori Illuminations
Anyone who knows me knows that I can't stop talking, thinking, and using metaphors when I'm developing stories. Within them, I find strong clues about what I want to say in each project, clues that go far beyond words.