Taming The Elephant: The Inner Critic’s No-Win Loop When Selecting Creative Task
... and not before long, the same voice returns with a different complaint: "You’re not moving fast enough."
Latest
The Threshold State: When Too Many Creative Projects Cancel Each Other Out
Four questions for getting through the strange doorway between thinking and doing. “I’m working on six projects,” I used to say early in my career. Like it was a sign that I was highly active. I’m the same today—a wagon being pulled in different directions by too
The Scene That Starts The Film Process & Writing For Actors
In my case, there is usually one scene that starts the process of making a film. I may not know the film yet. I may not know the ending. I may not know if the idea is strong enough to survive all the practical humiliations of making a film. But
A Few Thoughts After Finishing a Feature Film
A couple of weeks ago, I finished shooting a feature film. Months of preparation, schedules, rewrites, weather forecasts, batteries charging, lens choices, emotional pressure, compromises, accidents, and tiny miracles.
The Creative Case for Doing Absolutely Nothing
Some ideas belong in an unfinished state. Crooked. Half-formed. Still breathing.
Final Cut Pro X and the Shape of Thought
I Didn’t Switch to Final Cut Pro X -- I drifted into it.
THE STRANGE FOCUS TRICK
Why looking away from the screen helps you work longer
Stopping Is the Work
For me, writing is never just about producing words. It is a custom job each day, sometimes each hour, where the real task is figuring out how to interrupt momentum long enough for that something to appear.
Creative Overwhelm: “I would like to be able to do the stuff I need to do.”
Clean Language: A beautiful, symbolic system at work.
The Freedom of Restriction
"A word limit, a location limit, a time limit, a stylistic rule, a format."
10-Second Film - New Challenge - Full Free Access
This is a community filmmaking challenge where anyone can create and share a 10-second short film. There are no judges, no competition, and no single winner.
A Dress That Broke My Heart
A short tale of my daughter's magic.
Designing the Wait Gap
The principle is simple: design the gap instead of letting it design you.
Berlinale Talents — Applications Close Sept 3, 2025 (Video)
If you’re looking to supercharge your network and sharpen your project with world-class mentors, Berlinale Talents is the one to circle in red.
Bent, Crooked, and Timeless
How I use small posture shifts, mental framing, and the occasional rule-break to stay focused for hours—keeping both my body and creativity working at their best.
Infographics for Writers: How to Stay Focused and Break Inner Loops
Simple visual tools to help you manage distractions, quiet inner dialogue, and stay in creative flow.
Film Class
The First 10-Second Film Competition: Congratulations to the Winner and All Participants!
Every film competition is subjective—no one truly knows what works. Competing in art is a bit absurd, but that’s not the point. It’s about coming together and creating. If it pushed you to make or share something, that’s the real win.
Procrastination Between Creative Projects: How I Unlock Momentum
When I’m unsure of what to do next, when I feel procrastination rising in me, I do this: I ask myself clean, open questions — the kind that don’t push for an answer but let the right next step emerge on its own. It happened again today. I was
Filmmaking
Being A Film Director - Instinct, Chaos, and Childhood Eyes
Being a film director often means handling a mix of different tasks.
Writing Tools
Protect Your Retina Intake: Small-Big Tricks for Writers and Creators
If you’re a writer or any kind of creative, your attention is your fuel.
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’
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.