I’m Óttar Þorbergsson, a cinematographer and director based in Reykjavík, Iceland. After graduating from the Icelandic Film School in 2018, I jumped into the Icelandic film industry, where I’ve been lucky enough to work on some amazing projects as both a cinematographer and director.

I’m really passionate about visual storytelling—I love capturing unique, emotional moments on camera and using visual cues and movements to bring stories to life. I’ve been fortunate to get some recognition along the way, like winning Best Short Film in my film school area of study and getting nominated for Best Cinematography at the Redline International Film Festival.

One of my recent projects, Bylur, which I co-produced, directed, and shot, dives into the topic of toxic masculinity and the pressures men face to fit certain societal expectations.

I’m all about creating beautiful, impactful images that tell meaningful stories. Moving forward, I’m excited to keep working on projects that push my artistic boundaries and to collaborate with other talented filmmakers.