Short Film

Stormur

Directed by Tómas Nói Emilsson

AFIN 2023 Finalist

  • 2023
  • 18m
  • Iceland
  • Icelandic
First-time filmmaker

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Synopsis

Kári is a 16 year old boy living in an isolated place close by the sea in Iceland with his mother and 5 year old brother. He recently lost his father and is dealing with a lot of unresolved emotion. His life is not moving forward but then a girl from work asks him on a date which gives him hope. But hope is a fragile thing that can easily be broken.

What makes this one special

Director's Biography

Tómas Nói Emilsson, filmmaker portrait provided to AFIN. Tómas Nói Emilsson Director

Tómas Nói Emilsson is a 21-year-old director from Iceland who has had a passion for filmmaking from a young age. He started making short films at just 8 years old and has been creating short films, commercials, and music videos ever since.

Placings

Recognised in these categories at AFIN 2023, as announced that season.

  • Best Director Finalist
  • Best Film Editing Finalist
  • Best Live Action Short Film Honorable Mention
  • Best Actress Finalist
  • Best Produced Screenplay Finalist
  • Best Original Score Honorable Mention

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