About us

STILL VIVID, an international film production company based in Reykjavík, Iceland, was founded in 2022 by renowned producer Anton Máni Svansson, who previously co-founded FRÆ Films in 2007 and Join Motion Pictures in 2014, earning acclaim for producing director-driven films of exceptional artistic quality and international recognition.

With a steadfast commitment to continuing the journey initiated in 2007, STILL VIVID is poised to build upon the foundation laid by Anton’s previous companies. Anton’s productions, including notable titles like HEARTSTONE, A WHITE, WHITE DAY, BEAUTIFUL BEINGS, and GODLAND, have so far garnered over 230 awards along with widespread acclaim at esteemed festivals like Cannes, Berlin, and Venice. Moreover, his films represent 40% of the total international awards for Icelandic film & TV productions over the last decade and have been Iceland’s submission for the International Feature Award at the Oscars in 2020, 2022, and 2024, with GODLAND shortlisted in 2024.

Throughout his career, Anton has meticulously cultivated a robust network of co-producers and collaborators across Europe. He is a member of the European Film Academy and an alumnus of programs such as EAVE (2014), EFP Producers on the Move (2017), EAVE+ (2019), and ACE 33 (2023). His contribution to the Icelandic film industry extends beyond his productions, encompassing board roles for various associations and festivals, as well as chairing SÍK – Association of Icelandic Film Producers and ÍKSA – the Icelandic Film and TV Academy.

Selected filmography of producer

2022 GODLAND
by Hlynur Pálmason (143 min)
Produced by Snowglobe (DK) in collaboration with Join Motion Pictures (IS), and in co-prod with Maneki Films (FR), Film I Vast & Garage Films (SE)
World Premiere:
75th Cannes Film Festival – Un Certain Regard
2022 BEAUTIFUL BEINGS
by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson (123 min)
Produced by Join Motion Pictures (IS) in co-prod with Motor Productions (DK), Film I Vast & Hob ab (SE), Bastide Films (NL), Negativ (CZ)
World Premiere:
63rd Berlinale Film Festival – Panorama section
2022 NEST
by Hlynur Pálmason (22 min)
Produced by Snowglobe (DK) and Join Motion Pictures (IS)
World Premiere:
63rd Berlinale Film Festival – Berlinale Special section
2020 SEALSKIN
by Ugla Hauksdóttir (13 min)
Produced by Join Motion Pictures (IS)
World Premiere:
48th Huesca International Film Festival – International Short Film Competition
2019 A WHITE, WHITE DAY
by Hlynur Pálmason (109 min)
Produced by Join Motion Pictures (IS) in co-prod with Snowglobe (DK), Film I Vast & Hob ab (SE)
World Premiere:
72nd Cannes Film Festival – Critics’ Week Competition
2018 IN TOUCH
by Pawel Ziemilski (60 min)
Produced by NUR (PL) in Co-production with Join Motion Pictures (IS)
World Premiere:
31st IDFA International Documentary Film Festival – Mid-Length Competition
2017 WINTER BROTHERS
by Hlynur Pálmason (93 min)
Produced by Masterplan Pictures (DK) in Co-production with Join Motion Pictures (IS)
World Premiere:
70th Locarno Film Festival – Official Competition
2016 HEARTSTONE
by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson (129 min)
Produced by Join Motion Pictures (IS) and SF Studios Productions (DK)
World Premiere:
73rd Venice Film Festival – Venice Days Competition
2014 ÁRTÚN
by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson (20 min)
Produced by Join Motion Pictures (IS) in Co-prod. with Fourhands film (DK)
World Premiere:
50th Chicago International Film Festival – Official Competition
2014 SEVEN BOATS
by Hlynur Pálmason (10 min)
Produced by Masterplan Pictures (DK) in Co-production with Join Motion Pictures (IS)
World Premiere:
39th Toronto International Film Festival – Official Competition
2013 WHALE VALLEY
by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson (15 min)
Produced by Join Motion Pictures (IS) in Co-prod. with Fourhands film (DK)
World Premiere:
66th Cannes Film Festival – Official Competition