Graduation Spring 2022 - Jónatan Leó Þráinsson, Creative Technology

Jónatan Leó will be graduating from Creative Technology on June 4th with his film "Heartstrings"

A musician loses her hearing and rediscovers her passion for music when she begins to experience sounds as colors and light displays

What is your first memory related to films?

 

When I was about 4-5 years old, watching all the Star Wars film in one sitting, more than once

 

What fascinates you about film making?

What fascinates me about film making is what a wonderful way it is to tell stories. The possibilities are almost endless, one story can be told in a million ways

 

Why did you choose Creative Technology?

 

I have always been attracted to technology. I did a lot of recording and editing little shortfilms with my friends when I was younger. It was really never any question about it, I would choose Creative Technology

 

Anything that surprised you?

 

What surprised me the most was the social aspect. Everyone are really like a very large family and you can make truly good friends here.

 

And what does the future look like?

 The future is an enigma. I will probably stay in Iceland and sniff out projects to keep me occupied.