The Deposit is a drama with a social-political edge and deals with the sensitivities and difficulties that arise when immigrants and locals mix. The story takes place in Iceland where immigration is a relatively new phenomenon. The film is based on Auður Jónsdóttir’s novel The Deposit (Tryggðarpantur) which received a nomination to the Icelandic Book Prize in 2006 and has been translated for the Scandinavian market. The film has received production funding from the Icelandic Film Centre and will start principal photography in September 2017. When Gisella becomes bankrupt, she decides to rent out her spare bedrooms to two immigrant women. The arrangement begins well for all parties but gradually the foreign influences in the home begin to threaten Gisella's control of the house, her morals and her sanity.
Exciting times! We at Askja Films are now half way through the filming of our first feature film 'Tryggð' by Ásthildur Kjartansdóttir. Also great to be featured in #Klapptre with an article READ: https://klapptre.is/2017/10/17/ymsar-nyjungar-kynntar-vid-tokur-a-tryggd/ … #TheDeposit #AskjaFilms #RebellaFilms
... as time is running out, the instalments of CREW MEMBER OF THE DAY will now include two people each time... Today features: Aggi Friðbertsson, our sound mixer. Just in case you didn't already know, Aggi has been a musician for as long as he can remember, and he recently released a track with Thorunn Antonia called 'Ég Ætla Upp'. Our script supervisor Helga Rakel Rafnsdóttir is one talented lady. Not only is she one of Iceland's most in-demand script supervisors, but she is also an established documentary producer with titles like 'Kjötborg', 'Keep Frozen' and 'Salome' under her belt, as well as she is writing her first fiction feature as director!
Today's crew member of the day is our amazing Hair and Make Up Designer, the Queen herself - Ragna Fossberg! Random Fact: Ragna is one of Iceland's most celebrated filmmakers - in 2016 she received the Honorary Award at the Eddan (Icelandic Academy Awards) for her contribution in film! Talk about having a legend in our midst!
Happy Birthday to our Director Ásthildur!
Today's instalment features our Third AD Eyjólfur Ásberg Ámundason! Random Fact: Eyjo's beard is 13 years old.
First day of shoot today - busy week ahead! All the best to all the crew.
“Virgin Mountain” editor, Andri Steinn has now boarded “The Deposit” team late last week - Velkominn! (Welcome!)
New addition to our camera department! Welcome to Elva Sara (1st AC) and Eva Rut (2nd AC)!
We are so glad that the sound team is complete! Welcome to Aggi and Skúli!
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