Gísli is an award winning Icelandic actor, writer, director, and producer, and a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Vesturport Theatre. Renowned for his creative vision and boundary pushing storytelling, Gísli has directed, written, and performed in theatre productions around the world. His innovative work has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious European Theatre Award with Vesturport, a Shooting Star Award at the Berlinale as an actor, Best Direction awards in Boston and Toront o, and the Best Writing award at the Nordic Film and TV Awards for Blackport/ Verbúðin. He has also received five Edda Awards, Iceland’s highest honor in film and television. Gísli has collaborated multiple times with the legendary Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, whose music has underscored several of his groundbreaking theatre productions, adding an unforgettable layer of atmosphere to his work. In cinema and television, Gísli has built an impressive career, both in Iceland and internationally. He has appea red in major productions such as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, The Oath, One Night, Greenland 2, Against the Ice, and Netflix’s global hit series Ragnarok, where he plays one of the leading roles. Gísli made his television directorial debut with the critically acclaimed series Blackport (Verbúðin), a gripping drama about Iceland’s fishing quota system in the 1980s. The series has garnered international acclaim, winning the Grand Prix Award at Series Mania in France, the Main Jury Award at Serielizados in Spain, and the Nordic Film and TV Prize for Best Writing. These accolades have firmly cemented Gísli’s reputation as one of Iceland’s most dynamic and influential storytellers. With a career that spans stage, film, and television, Gísli Örn Garðarsson has consistently pushed the boundaries of Icelandic storytelling, earning a global reputation as a creative force to be reckoned with. His ability to craft compelling narratives and his innovative approach to both acting and directing have established him as one of Iceland’s foremost artists.

Nína Dögg is a multi award winning Icelandic actress, writer, and producer, as well as a co founder of the internationally renowned Vesturport Theatre. Known for her extraordinary versatility and emotional depth, Nína has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Young Vic Theatre, the Barbican Theatre in London, BAM in New York, and numerous acclaimed international tours. She has delivered powerful portrayals of iconic roles, including Juliet in Romeo and Juliet , Marie in Woyzeck, Greta in Kafka’s Metamorphosis ,Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, and Iago in Othello at Iceland’s National Theatre. Her stage work has set a benchmark for theatrical excellence, combining innovation with timeless storytelling. In film and television, Nína has been a part of some of Iceland’s most celebrated productions. Her credits include The Sea and Trapped (Ófærð) by Baltasar Kormákur, Children (Börn) by Ragnar Bragason (which she co wrote and produced), Brim (Undercurrent) by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, Heartstone ( Hjartasteinn ) by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson, A Girl in the Café by Richard Curtis and David Yates, Wild Game by Elsa María Jakobsdóttir, and the Norwegian hit series Exit. Most recently, Nína took on the role of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, Iceland’s beloved former president, in a mini series that captivated the nation. Nína is not only a gifted performer but also a trailblazing creator. She wrote and produced the critically acclaimed six part drama Fangar ( Prisoners ), a series praised for its daring and thought provoking storytelling. Additionally, she co created and produced Blackport ( Verbúðin ), which won the Grand Prix Award at Series Mania in France and multiple other prestigious accolades, solidifying its place as one of Iceland’s most celebrated TV dramas. With four Icelandic Edda Awards, a Berlinale Shooting Star award, and numerous Icelandic theatre awards ( Gríman ), Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir is one of Iceland’s most influential and celebrated artists. Her work continues to bridge the local and global, shining a spotlight on Icelandic culture and storytelling while captivating audiences worldwide

Ingvar E. is an Icelandic actor who has worked extensively in Icelandic cinema, television and stage productions. With multiple awards for his astonishing performances and the dedication to his roles. Ingvar continues to be an inspiration to newcomers and holds his place as one of Icelands biggest talent. Click the link to learn more about our beloved Ingvar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingvar_Eggert_Sigurðsson

Nanna Kristín is an Icelandic writer director, producer and actress. She is the owner of CUBS Productions. In 2013 Nanna Kristín graduated from the Vancouver Film School in scriptwriting for film and television. Her debut short Playing with Balls premiered at TIFF. Cubs her second short film won Best Short Film at RIFF, the Icelandic Edda, Flickerfest, ÉCU and many more. Nanna Kristín has been nominated two times for The Nordisk Film and TV Fund Prize for outstanding writing. As an actress Nanna Kristín has won numerous awards. She directed episodes in the TV series The Minister and wrote/directed the feature musical 12 hours to destruction . The TV series sequal Happily Never Ever After will premiere 2025/2026