Debuting with a Feature Film

1 hr. 30 min. | N-16

Masterclass with film “As I Fall” creative team

The creative team of a successful debut feature film “As I Fall” (“Når jeg faller”, 2018) from Norway will share the secrets of creating the award-winning first feature film. Film director and co-writer Magnus Meyer Arnesen will share the tips of successful work in casting, directing actors and collaborating with a creative team. Film producer Gyda Velvin Myklebust will tell more about creating the best framework for the production and the creative team. Film screenwriter Kristian Landmark will share his tips of debuting with the first feature film as a writer. Masterclass will share tips how to overcome challenges in all film production phases. The event is being held in English, free of charge and open to current and aspiring film professionals.

Participants

Gyda Velvin Myklebust

Gyda Velvin Myklebust

Gained a master degree in producing at the Norwegian Film School. Since 2003 she has been the Head of New Nordic Films, the Nordic film market taking place within the frames of The Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund. She has produced feature films “The Comet” (“Kometen”, 2017) and “As I Fall” (“Når jeg faller”, 2018), which was nominated for four Norwegian Amanda Awards in 2019.
Magnusas Meyeris Arnesenas

Magnusas Meyeris Arnesenas

His graduation short ”Sing me to sleep” (2011) won numerous international awards and was nominated for a Norwegian Amanda Award. His first feature fim “As I Fall” (“Når jeg faller”, 2018) has won several international awards at major film festivals, and Magnus was nominated to the Amanda Award as best Norwegian Director in 2019.
Kristianas Landmarkas

Kristianas Landmarkas

Gained a master degree in screenwriting at the Norwegian Film School. He has worked as a stage director, and also as a filmmaker making short fims, documentaries, and docudramas. He also co-directed the feature documentary “Tønes” (2019), closing film at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund this year. “As I Fall” (“Når jeg faller”, 2018) was his first feature film as a writer.