Torfason wrote and directed Mobile (Gemsar) in 2002. The film reciewed a few nominations. Best Picture and Best Cinematography at The Gothenburg Film Festival, Best Picture at The Digital Film Festival in Berlin, Best picture at The International Film Festival in Sao Paulo (in Sao Paulo the film was in the group: First Time Directors).

“A handful of Reykjavik youths party hard and generally seek the meaning of life in the chaotic "Gemsar," a familiar portrait of rootless young people but with an interesting twist. Blurring the line between fiction and reality, debuting writer-director Mikael Torfason also lets his actors speak about their real-life experiences and dreams for the future. Technically rough pic (fitting its subject matter) could find festival berths. ”
- Gunnar Rehlin, The Variety