"Revolution Reykjavik" in the New York Times

Admittedly, we are a tad thrilled to announce our mention in the New York Times last Saturday.  Richard Bernstein wrote an interesting piece titled,  Iceland, Rising From Its Ashes With Films,   exploring the status of Icelandic filmmaking today.  

We'd love not to brag -- but sorry -- we cannot be helped.

  

"Revolution Reykjavik" at the RIFF festival

October 2nd at 2pm we will hold our final screening at the Reykjavik International Film Festival.   It has been a packed house, so far !   But all good things must come to end, so hurry and get your tickets for our final Reykjavik screening this Sunday!

Short Films for sale

Our films, Clean, Committed (Njálsgata) and Family Reunion (Góðir gestir) are all available for purchase on DVD.  

If interested, please drop a line to no9productions at gmail.com with the subject "Icelandic Shorts Collection" and we will be in touch with you.

Reykjavik premiere for "Revolution Reykjavik" !

It is time to mark your calendars, as the Reykjavik premiere for "Revolution Reykjavik" is upon us.    At 2pm Saturday September 24th, Sunday September 25th and October 2nd, our film will screen as part of RIFF (the Reykjavik International Film Fest).  -- We hope to see you at Bio Paradis, during one of these screenings !

Find our films on Icelandic Cinema Online

Icelandic Cinema Online is now offering our films available for a minor fee.  Please look for some of our films there, and let us know what you think!  Please spread the word and support Icelandic Cinema by becoming a member.    Titles include works by Fridrik Thor Fridriksson,  Dagur Kári Pétursson, Sigurrós (the beloved Icelandic musicians) -- and, of course, yours truly.

http://www.icelandiccinema.com/english

Family Reunion playing on HereTV ?

Could it be that Family Reunion is playing on HereTV?  Although we have not been notified by the US distributor, a quick internet search proves that this just may be the case.   In our minds, this is great news for the HereTV audience.    -- If you happen to catch a glimpse of our debut short, please tell us about it.  We find comfort in knowing that our "first born" is faring well, on its own in the world.  

Clean sold to Icelandic National TV Broadcaster

Our talented lead actress, Lauren Hennessy (nominee for Best Lead Actress at Icelandic Film&TV awards) will be making her way onto Icelandic television screens this fall - a fact Icelanders are sure to celebrate.    Clean (Edda Academy Winner 2011) has been officially sold to our national broadcaster, RÚV - making this our third short  film to be purchased by the network.    -- Stay tuned for further details and airdates.  

Family Reunion, Committed (Njálsgata) and Clean will entertain you at 30 000 feet

I am delighted to announce that No 9 Productions has signed an agreement with Icelandair -- providing them with the rights to broadcast our short films, Family Reunion (Góðir gestir), Committed (Njálsgata) and Clean on board their aircrafts.  

Beginning October 1st 2011, please check out these films on Icelandair's in-flight entertainment system and tell us about your experience.   ( since I have not had the chance to conduct my own quality assurance.)

Nordic Talents on the horizon

A glance at the calendar reveals that the "Nordic Talents" pitch competition is merely two weeks away.  A frightening, but equally invigorating realization.

The jury has been announced, and much to my excitement includes such names as Lone Scherfig (Danish writer/director),  Thomas Robsam (Film Commissioner at The Norwegian Film Institute), Lars Blomgren (Managing Director at Swedish Filmlance International), John Webster (Finnish doc director) and Tabitha Jackson. (Commissioning Editor for Arts at Channel 4, UK)

For more on the event, taking place in Copenhagen this September, please visit:  http://www.nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/index.php?ptid=9&sid=16

Busy, busy

For those of you who are still checking in, we'd like to give you a bit of an update, considering there has not been one since March 2011.

Now, where to begin?  Well,  "Clean" went to a bunch of festivals (will supply details in next postings), "Revolution Reykjavik" was sound mixed, color corrected and completed successfully, (let us not forget how humble we are) garnering awards at Columbia University (details to come) while Family Reunion, Committed and Clean were sold to variety of places (info due soon). --  And as if that wasn't enough, "Revolution Reykjavik" is about to officially premiere in its namesake town of Reykjavik.  (some call it a city, but that would be completing over-doing it. (Christina Choe would agree.))

At last, we are excited to announce that yours truly is soon to present her first feature-film proposal at "Nordic Talents" in Copenhagen.   The event in question is a "pitch competition" amongst recent film graduates of the Nordic Countries.   (yours truly qualified, in light of having just received her MFA in writing/directing from Columbia University.)  

We have been advised to rehearse our pitches in front of mirrors and videocameras, so that's where you'll find me for the next few weeks;  Rehearsing the art of seduction in front of whatever mirror makes it into my path.   In September, you will find out how I fared.  

More soon ---

Wishing you well from our new office in the Arctic.
       

Clean wins Best Icelandic Short at Northern Wave

We have received the exciting news that CLEAN was honored with the award for Best Icelandic Short Film at the Northern Wave Film Festival recently.

The jury, consisting of Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, Kristín Jóhannesdóttir and Romain Gavras had the following to say about Clean: 

"The film is a merciless view of the auto destruction of a human being. We witness the downfall of the protagonist and the unmasking of the spiraling deception of addiction.   A tour de force performance supported by rough mise en scene and harsh frontal camerawork, create an energetic and consistent piece of film."

Thank you, Northern Wave !    -- Takk fyrir okkur. 

Revolution Reykjavik to premiere at IFC Center in late April

Friends of No 9 Productions are encouraged to stick around New York City in late April, for the premiere of "Revolution Reykjavik" - our latest installment.   Dates to be confirmed but we are scheduled to play at the IFC Center in Manhattan's West Village between April 25 and 28.   Stay tuned for details !

Official selection of the Sarasota Film Festival

Clean was been selected for the Sarasota Film Festival in Florida and will screen on April 13 and 14 at the Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 in downtown Sarasota (1993 Main Street)..  Check it out, you Floridians !

Clean plays at Northern Wave Film Festival

This sunday "Clean" will screen at the Northern Wave Film Festival in Iceland's Grundarfjörður.  Check out this happening fest, which includes films by Romain Gavras and Matthew Barney, as well the great short "Cigarette Candy" by our friend, Lauren Wolkstein.

Clean wins best short film at the Icelandic Academy Awards 2011

Cleans wins Best Short Film of the year, at the Icelandic Academy Awards (Eddan) last weekend.  The broadcast, which aired on Iceland's Channel 2 is available for viewing online.    -- Above, actress Lauren and director Isold ramble into the microphone.

Clean nominated for the Icelandic Academy Awards 2011. ( two nominations, to be exact !)

Our film Clean, starring the very talented Lauren Hennessy, has been nominated as Best Short Film at the Icelandic Film and Television Academy Awards 2011.  -- AND our very own Lauren has been nominated as Best Actress of the year, for her portrayal of Natalie in said film.  (the only short film in the category)
-- We know how to spot talent !  (we are modest, too)
Congratulations to Lauren, and to all who worked their ass off on our crazy little film.

The Icelandic Film Centre promotes Revolution Reykjavik

The latest catalog is out from the Icelandic Film Centre.  REVOLUTION REYKJAVIK is included.  Now we just have to finish the film !

Clean plays at Reykjavik Shorts & Docs

Check out CLEAN at Reykjavik Shorts & Docs this coming weekend.  Bíó Paradís in downtown Reykjavik will host the festival this year.    Screening times are Friday Jan28th at 6pm and Monday Jan 31st at 8pm.  Be there or be ferhyrndur.

Committed (Njálsgata) invited to play at the Prague Short Film Festival

Check out our film Committed, Njálsgata, if happen to find yourself in Prague at the moment.  http://www.pragueshorts.com/film-detail/?id=3215

Clean plays at Göteborg Film Fest as a part of "Nordic Favorites"

Clean is slated to screen at Scandinavia's leading film festival, Göteborg International FF in Sweden on February 2nd and 5th.  Check it out, if you happen to be the neighborhood.   

Revolution Reykjavik currently in post. Release expected by spring/summer 2011.

We are in the midst of editing our 4th short film, "Revolution Reykjavik."  It tells the story of Gudfinna Olafsdottir, 58, who grapples with retaining her dignity in the face of the Icelandic economic collapse.   Stay tuned for a teaser next month.