Graduation Autumn 2024
Today 9 students graduated from The Film School in an awaited ceremony
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir, the rector of The Film School, gave a speech where she emphasized how talented and persistent the graduates were, now joining the group of filmmakers on this winter day, and prizes were awarded for the best film in each department. In Creative Technology, Aron Elvar Ögmundsson Stephensen received an award for his film "Jón spæjó", in Acting it was Ásthildur Ómarsdóttir's film, "The unseen truth", that was awarded, and in the departments of Directing and Producing and Screenwriting and Directing it was Naila Zahin Anas film, "Aflausn", which was awarded, and she also received Bjarkinn, an award given for the best picture of the graduation.
Naila Zadin Ana - Directing and Producing
"Absolution"
Yousuf, a religious immigrant in Iceland, becomes close with his co-worker Lucas. When Lucas confesses his love to him, Yousuf must reconcile his religious beliefs and his homosexuality.
Haggai Birnir Moshesson - Directing and Producing
"Last Summer"
Sigrún moves into the countryside for a summer job as a home care worker. There she meets Sævar and forms a bond with him over the summer.
Tómas Pétursson - Directing and Producing
"Lucerna"
The film is about a young man who meets a young woman and quickly falls in love. Years later, when they are married and have a child, he suddenly becomes obsessed with lamps.
Aðalgeir Aðalgeirsson - Creative Technology
"Alone time"
Pia lives alone and lives her best life, but she doesn't know about the visitor who is hiding.
Aron Elvar Ögmundsson Stephensen - Creative Technology
"Jón Spæjó"
Jón Spæjó takes on his biggest project to date
Rosalie Rut Sigrúnardóttir - Screenwriting and Directing
"Fake Freedom"
In a nightmarish marriage, Hallgerður looks for a way out of an "invisible" prison while she faces the false promise of freedom.
In reality, the film is about a woman who is trapped, tries to escape, but can't.
Ásthildur Ómarsdóttir - Acting
"The Unseen truth"
The film follows a young woman in the prime of her life that wakes up confused in the restraints of society.
Hörður Bersi Böðvarsson - Acting
"Those who row, catch fish"
The film is about a man who has a crush on his roommate but doesn't dare ask her out on a date. He is on his last chance as she is moving out.
Birta Teresa - Acting
"The seventh time"
Lilja, a young single mother, does everything to ensure a better life for her daughter, Ylfa, and seeks refuge with her father. However, constant nagging from her daughter's father makes it difficult for her to stay focused and see things clearly, until she is faced with a fateful decision.
