When I’m unsure of what to do next, when I feel procrastination rising in me, I do this: I ask myself clean, open questions — the kind that don’t push for an answer but let the right next step emerge on its own. It happened again today. I was
Filmmaking
Being a film director often means handling a mix of different tasks.
Writing Tools
If you’re a writer or any kind of creative, your attention is your fuel.
Biography
Interview: A hallmark of de Fleur’s work is his seamless merging of documentary authenticity with narrative invention.
I’m excited to announce The 10 Second Filmmaker Competition — a creative challenge to tell bold, original stories in just ten seconds. In a world of fleeting attention, this competition invites filmmakers of all levels to explore a format that rewards clarity, imagination, and precision. Whether you’re experienced or
Cinematography
The Sigma fp is a mid-range powerhouse disguised in a small, unassuming body. If cameras were cars, the Sigma fp would be a Ferrari pretending to be a bicycle—light, minimalistic, and deceptively simple, yet capable of incredible performance.
Documentary
My documentary Self-Defence is one of the most personal and challenging films I’ve ever directed. From the start, I wanted to create something simple—but not simplistic. A film that says clearly and without hesitation: everyone can learn to defend themselves.
Film Class
Learn Documentary Filmmaking and demystify the documentary process, but it'll also illuminate your creative strengths and help you identify areas of improvement and opportunities. After you have completed this class you'll be able to make a documentary film project.
Film Class
If you want to become a filmmaker, this class will guide you through the process of mastering the art of creating a short film. I believe in the principle of learning big by starting with something doable. By the end of this class, you will have independently created and completed a short film.
Film Class
If you aspire to write for film and TV, this screenwriting class is perfect for you. By focusing on mastering just one scene, you'll learn to write in screenplay format effectively. I believe in the principle of learning big by learning small.
Film Class
To make a film, where to begin? How about starting with with 10 seconds.
Olaf de Fleur Indie Film School
I’m excited to announce my new class The 10-Second Filmmaker launches on Skillshare later this week — but it’s available now, exclusively on my website, at a special early price. This week only, you can get full access to the complete class for just $34.49 USD. It’s
This is from my new class, The 10 Second Filmmaker. In this video, I walk you through the process of creating a 10-second short film—from concept to completion.
Testing movements with the Lumix S9 Camera in Icelandic nature.
A 4-minute guide to writing in screenplay format.
Chicken & Egg Films has supported a diverse array of filmmakers whose work has garnered critical acclaim and prestigious awards.
In this video, I explore Dehancer, the leading film emulation software for DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Premiere.
We are thrilled to announce that our film, "King Of The Butterflies," has won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Film at the Los Angeles Film Invasion Film Festival!
I’m happy to announce that my film class "How To Make A Pitch Document To Finance Your Film Project," is now available for purchase and download here on my personal website. This means you can watch it offline anytime, anywhere, and own it forever.
There is no Nike commercial that can orchestrate your inner music. There is no "just do it" for the complex strings that compose us.
With the miscarriage came the raw reality of existence, accompanied by the physical and mental vulnerability of being a leaf on life's tree.
This blog post is a meditative journaling entry. A flowing of words. I delve into the introspective journey of how simple changes in my daily writing tools, in this case typing slower on my keyboard, impacts my thoughts.
Recently, I had the opportunity to view two films: "Napoleon" and "Ferrari," wanted to share a brief thought about the importance of using symbolism and metaphors in filmmaking.