Born in Iceland in 1982. Graduated from the Icelandic Art Academy and studied screenwriting in Denmark. He directed the short films Jeffrey & Beth (2009), Whale Valley (2013), which received a special mention at Cannes Film Festival, and Ártún (2014). Heartstone (2016, 40th Mostra), his first feature, was developed and written during a residency in the program Cannes Cinéfondation and presented at Venice Film Festival. Beautiful Beings is his second feature film.