Hi, I’m Simon Rajala
Actor, filmmaker & creative writer.
On this site, I share articles related to acting, filmmaking, and storytelling — for creatives who want to grow.
You’ll also find my showreel & resumé here.
– Live lightly, create deeply!
Why You’re Not Too Old to Become a Filmmaker
You’ve been sitting on a story. Or a dream. To become a filmmaker. But time has gone by. Other things…
Direct Actors in a Short Film (Without Killing the Mood)
As an actor, I’ve been on sets where the director made me want to leave the entire project.I’ve worked with…
Writing for What You Can Shoot – Short Film Production Tips
When I was in film school, I tried making a short film that required a subway ride, a rain machine,…
Writing Exposition in Film: Without Killing Your story
If you’ve ever written a short film and thought, “How do I explain what the audience needs to know?” —…