Graduation Spring 2022 - Ása Karen Kristinsdóttir, Creative Technology

Ása Karen will be graduating on June 4th from Creative Technology with her film "Heartstrings"

A musician loses her hearing and rediscovers her passion for music when she begins to experience sounds as colors and luminosity

What is the first movie experience you remember?

I do not remember any particular movie, but I went to the movies a lot when I was little because my dad worked for Sena. I saw all the main cartoons there and then had a mountain of tapes at home that were more often than not in the VCR

What fascinates you about filmmaking?

All the possibilities. How different films have a certain effect on people, whether it is educating them or giving them a break from reality

Why did you choose Creative Technology?

I have long enjoyed editing, but I always wanted to be a librarian. It was not until I took a film course in Kvennó that I decided to come here and become an editor

Did you have any particular surprises in your studies?

It surprised me how much work goes into making one film

And what does the future look like?

It will be amazing