Gunnar Heidar
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |
Motion control technician/Motion control operator.
Film |
Missing Link Chris Butler / LAIKA Entertainment |
|
| 2016 |
Motion control technician
Film |
Kubo and the Two Strings Travis Knight / LAIKA Entertainment |
|
| 2012 |
Head Camera Assistant
Film |
ParaNorman Chris Butler and Sam Fell / Laika |
|
| 2010 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Borgriki-"Citystate" Olaf de Fleur / Poppoli Pictures |
|
| 2010 |
Cinematographer
Commercials & Industrials |
Icelandic Savings and loans Freymar Thorbergsson / Midstraeti |
|
| 2009 |
Head camera assistant
Film |
Fantastic Mr. Fox Wes Anderson / 20th century fox |
|
| 2007 |
Camera Assistant
Television |
Creature Comforts USA Kit Boss / Aardman Animations |
|
| 2007 |
Cinematographer
Film |
Braedrabylta Grimur Hakonarson / Hark films |
|
| 2005 |
Junior Camera Assistant
Film |
Wallace and gromit Nick Park and Steve Box / Aaardman Animations |
|
| 2005 |
Junior Camera Assistant
Film |
Wallace and gromit The curse of the were-rabbitt Nick Park and Steve Box / Aaardman Animations |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Film and Animation Production-Cinematography | The Arts University College at Bournemouth |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
Like many I started out as a production assistant. In the 15 years since I have done many different jobs on film sets.I quickly became very interested in cinematography and worked as a spark and gaffer on small jobs for a while. I then studied and got some 16mm experience shooting many short films in college.
From there I went to start a career in stop motion animation camera assisting alongside pursuing my career as a cinematographer in Iceland.
With a career in both stop motion and live action, I bring organization, speed and experience to the table. My aim is to constantly improve at my job and become more efficient on each production. The bulk of my career has been spent on film sets/studios in three different countries. This has made me into an adaptable problem solver.
Referees:
Mark Gustafson - Director
Tristan Oliver - Director of Photography
Olaf de Fleur- Director
Claire Jennings - Producer
Nelson Lowry - Production Designer
Bryan Garver - Stage Manager and Gaffer
Daniel Pascal - First Assistant Director
Contact details are available upon request
Additional information:
Experienced in using DSLR, digital, 16mm and 35 mm cameras
Lighting techniques and lighting design
Color correcting/grading
Using studio equipment
Optics/lenses
Visualizing a script into images that tell and move the story forward
Filming stop motion animation
Using motion control software and equipment
Training people to become camera assistants and lighting technicians
Using a machine shop to create rigs, attachments and other useful tools often used in the film industry
Shooting with multiple cameras for broadcast, live television operating
Working with creative people in a high pressure time sensitive environment
Photography
Nominations and Awards:
City State" received 9 nominations at the 2011 "EDDA" (Icelandic Academy Awards), which included a nomination for best cinematography. "City State" was also recently picked up for an American remake by New Regency Pictures with James Mangold to direct.
“City State 2” received 4 nominations at the 2015 “EDDA”(Icelandic Academy Awards), which included a nomination for best cinematography.
"Wrestling" won the Icelandic Academy Award in 2007 for best short film. The film has screened at festivals all over the world including Sundance, Locarno and Karlovy Vary.
Languages
I am fluent in Icelandic and English. I speak very good German and I can speak Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Faroese to a certain degree. I am currently learning Spanish.
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Camera Assistant |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Camera Operator, Cinematographer, Camera Supervisor, Camera Assistant, Gaffer / Lighting Director |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |