Jonny von Wallström

Self shooting director, human rights advocate, farmer and world exploring artist. //

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Every shot is a story NOT yet told.

Don't rush to understand things.

Some things take more time than your brain can imagine.

What you think is meaningless today might later become critical for your story.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

The trend to glamorize the ‘hustle’ in the creative industry makes me wonder…

My best ideas come in stillness or chaos.

Yet I often work too much.

If the goal is to make cool stuff, we should probably try to strive for a balance,right?

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

The fear of failure can prevent filmmakers from starting their first project.

But failing is want make you progress.

You need to fail more often.

At least if you want to make interesting stuff.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

How much is too much passion?

I know for me burnout is more connected to doing stuff you don't want to do.

So work with people you like.
Tell stories you want to tell.
Don't get hypnotized by the money.

Make with less.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

What gear helps you tell your stories?

For me, the camera is an extension of insight, capturing what we value.

Nobody cares about how your film looks.

Not really.

It's all about story.

What story are you trying to tell?

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Technology is advancing rapidly, changing the way we approach documentary filmmaking.

While I embrace new tools, I hold onto the belief that they should serve the story, not overshadow it.

How has technology influenced your storytelling?

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Tomorrow!
Livestream about filmmaking gear.

Ask me anything.

THURDAY: 12pm ET – 7am PT – 4pm CET

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Nobody's will to pay you to make a film before you've made a film.

No funding.
No clients.
No dinner.

Everything changes once you make your first feature film.

But only if you finish it...

It's not something you want to do.

It's something you have to do.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Many filmmakers fear the saturation of content will drown unique voices.

I feel that authentic stories will always find their audience, regardless of noise. The battle is to keep making when nobody’s watching.

How do you ensure your voice stands out?

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Live scriptwriting session with Q&A in 2h.

What do you want to know?

Come develop your story!

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Filmmakers often burn out from the pressure to continuously create.

Balance rest and recovery.

Sleep better.
Think better.
Act better.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

In filmmaking, we often find ourselves at a crossroads

The allure of cutting-edge gear on one side
And the raw power of storytelling on the other.

The problem?

Technological seduction.

The latest cameras overshadow the essence of what truly connects: the story.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

My most meaningful work is done in the shadows. ⏬

It’s not glamorous.

Yet that’s where most progress is made.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

In today’s world, we often mistake busy for productive in filmmaking.

I believe true productivity in our craft comes from meaningful creations, not just the volume of work.

What does productivity in filmmaking mean to you?

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

The Art of Low-Budget Filmmaking AMA ⏬ ⏬ ⏬

What do you want to know about making your film?

⏰ Live Q&A: Thursdays - 10am EST, 7am PST, 4pm CET.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

Great stories are told using the language of film.
Explain less.
Trust humans ability to understand life.

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

@diamondmofallon Thanks mate! Just recently discovered parts unknown, love food, love the series!👌👌👌

[The Pearl Of Africa @pearlofafricatv]

We made a new documentary https://t.co/0Yl9Y8xUI6

[Jonny von Wallström @vonwallstrom]

So awesome to finally release this! Shot it while making @pearlofafricatv. They were meant to be part of a tv-series with five different perspectives or Uganda. We ran out of money... But now we’ve finished one more story! TRAILER: https://t.co/WmL3SorD0t

[jonny von wallstrom @CreativeNorthTV]

Made a little intro video about what's coming up this year! Let me know what you think about our plans! https://t.co/DliRpBVI6T