Hi, I’m Simon Rajala
Swedish actor, filmmaker & creative writer.
This site is a thoughtful space for filmmakers, actors, and creatives — exploring the intersection of storytelling, tech, and the pursuit of meaningful creation.
Here, you’ll find pieces on AI For Creatives, Filmmaking, Writing, and Acting. As well as my showreel and résumé.
Live lightly, create deeply!
The Work You Avoid Is the Work That Matters
For filmmakers, actors, writers, and independent creatives. Avoidance rarely looks like laziness. It looks like preparation—learning, tweaking, staying busy. Waiting…
Should Creatives Have a Plan B?
1. The Creative Dilemma Throughout my career I’ve been torn between two voices. One says, “If you want to make…
The Self-Tape Guide: An Actor’s Guide to Truth on Camera
Making a good self-tape isn’t about recording the perfect scene. It’s about making the viewer believe you in a filmic…
Why Tilly Norwood Made Me Rethink My Acting Career
Last week, our Romeo & Juliet production premiered at Folkteatern. That first night reminded me why theatre exists at all…