At the 23rd Reykjavík International Film Festival, filmmakers shared insights into their works-in-progress, highlighting creative ambitions and challenges.
Reykjavík Film Festival highlights creative process
At the 23rd Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF), filmmakers showcased their works in progress, sharing insights into the development of their projects. These sessions allowed creators to discuss their artistic goals and the hurdles they face in completing their films.Polish filmmakers present Community
Polish director Szymon Radzio and producer Katarzyna Stasiełuk introduced Community, a film produced by Haka Films and Kontent Productions. They spoke about the film's themes and the collaborative effort behind its creation.Icelandic film Marathon Before Menopause unveiled
Icelandic director Brynja Valdís Gísladóttir and screenwriter and lead actress Ingibjörg Reynisdóttir presented Marathon Before Menopause, produced by Iceland's Kisi Productions. The film explores personal and societal themes through the lens of its protagonist's journey.Portuguese filmmaker discusses dual roles
Portuguese filmmaker Rodrigo Areias, founder of Bando à Parte, talked about two projects where he has different creative roles. He discussed Mermaid in the Sun, a film he produced, and Ghost Voices, a documentary he directed.Finnish director introduces Couple of Strangers
Finnish director Olli Salmi introduced Couple of Strangers, a film staged by Artesons Oy. He shared details about the project's unique aspects and its current stage of production.Filmmakers seek international collaboration
The filmmakers discussed what sets their projects apart, their current status in the filmmaking process, and what they hope to gain from potential partners and the international film industry. They emphasized the importance of global connections in bringing their visions to life.