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!

How to Make a Short Film on a Small Budget
If you’re wondering how to make a short film but have limited resources, you’re in the right place. Making a…
How I´m Rebuilding My Creative Life & Finding More Meaning
Have you ever experienced an ego death? I have – and for me, it usually begins with a slow, creeping…
How To Effortlessly Find Movie Ideas & Write Screenplays
You’re a writer or a filmmaker. Or someone who aspires to become one. You want to come up with an…
How to Use Generative Fill (Extend) in Premiere Pro
What Is Generative Fill (Extend) in Premiere Pro? Ever been stuck in your edit, because you are missing a few…