Einar Siggi Bjarnason

Approach.

As a director, cinematographer and photographer, I'm driven by ambitious projects and authentic storytelling.

Over the past decade, I've worked across Iceland, Norway and Denmark on productions ranging from feature films to commercials and branded content. Along the way, I've collaborated on projects for companies including Netflix, NRK, Universal Music and LEGO.

Whether joining a larger crew or leading a production independently, I adapt my role to the needs of each project. I can seamlessly move between directing, cinematography, photography and post-production, delivering everything from concept development and production through editing, colour grading and final delivery.

I believe the best productions are built on collaboration, trust and a shared ambition to create work that leaves a lasting impression.

Work experience.

SIGGI (2023—)

  • Freelance shooting director, photographer & editor.

GENERAXION (2022-’23) - Creative Studio.

  • Full time position as a shooting director, photographer & editor.

M2 Film (2020-’22) - A full-service production company.

  • Internship and later a part-time position in the visual production team.

GotFat (2019-’20) - A full-service production company.

  • Part-time editor.

Montgomery (2019-’20) - Communication bureau.

  • Part-time editor.

Freelance 2nd AC and technician (2014-’18)

  • See a selection of projects listed further below

Education.

VIA Multiplatform Storytelling & Production (2018-’22) - Aarhus, Denmark.

  • Bachelor’s degree in film production. Courses in screenwriting, visual storytelling, transmedia and new screen technologies such as VR, AR, projection mapping and experience design.

European Film College (2015-’16) - Ebeltoft, Denmark.

  • Practical course in screenwriting, cinematography, directing fiction & documentary.

Assistant work.

Børnene fra Sølvgade 2, feature film. Nordisk Film (2025) - 2nd AC

Grenseland (Borderliner), tv-series. Netflix (2017) - 2nd AC

Kongens Nei, feature film. Nordisk Film (2016) - Lighting assistant

Nobel, tv-series. Netflix (2015) - Grip

Dag, tv-series. TV2 (2015) - Lighting assistant

Frikjent, tv-series. Miso Film (2014) - 2nd AC

Lilyhammer, tv-series. Netflix (2014) - Lighting assistant