Private Project

A Thunderbolt for Michelle

Entirely shot on Super 8mm film and inspired by real events. A young woman is on the verge of committing suicide when things take an unexpected turn.

  • Knútur Haukstein Ólafsson
    Director
  • Knútur Haukstein Ólafsson
    Writer
  • Knútur Haukstein Ólafsson
    Producer
  • Sara Rut Jóhannsdóttir
    Key Cast
    "Michelle"
  • Ívar Skúli Logason
    Key Cast
    "Perpetrator"
  • Ólafur Haukstein Knútsson
    Key Cast
    "Policeman"
  • Knútur Haukstein Ólafsson
    Director of Photography
  • Ólöf Birna Torfadóttir
    Special Effects Make-Up
    Hvernig á að vera klassa drusla (2021)
  • Heimir Snær Sveinsson
    Film Editing
    Skipaskagi (2018)
  • Atli Þór Einarsson
    Color Grade
    Thirst (2019)
  • Atli Þór Einarsson
    Visual Effects (VFX)
    Thirst (2019)
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Horror, Experimental, Short, Super8, Super8mm, Dark Drama, Super 8mm, Low Budget
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 25, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,700 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iceland
  • Country of Filming:
    Iceland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Super 8mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Fantafestival
    Rome
    Italy
    June 3, 2021
    European
    Short Film Selection
  • Frostbiter: Icelandic Horror Film Festival
    Akranes
    Iceland
    March 28, 2022
    European
    Official Selection
  • Oniros Film Awards
    New York
    United States
    Best Silent Film
  • Oniros Film Awards
    New York
    United States
    Best Acting Debut: Sara Rut Jóhannsdóttir
  • Oniros Film Awards
    New York
    United States
    Best Prosthetic Make-Up: Ólöf Birna Torfadóttir
  • Oniros Film Awards
    New York
    United States
    Finalist - Best Acting Debut: Ívar Skúli Logason
  • Best Actor Awards - New York
    New York
    United States
    Silver Award Winner: Best Actor in a Silent Film - Ívar Skúli Logason
  • Best Actor Awards - New York
    New York
    United States
    Silver Award Winner: Best Actress in a Silent Film - Sara Rut Jóhannsdóttir
  • RED Movie Awards
    Reims
    France
    Best Microfilm
  • RED Movie Awards
    Reims
    France
    Best Horror
  • RED Movie Awards
    Reims
    France
    Best Actress Nomination: Sara Rut Jóhannsdóttir
  • RED Movie Awards
    Reims
    France
    Best Actor Nomination: Ívar Skúli Logason
  • Roma Short Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    European
    Winner: Best Horror
  • Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    Official Selection
Director - Knútur Haukstein Ólafsson