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Country profile: Sweden

Country profile: Sweden

27 December 2020

Denmark’s Medicated garners unanimous acclaim at the m:brane financing forum

M:brane 2024 – Awards

Denmark’s Medicated garners unanimous acclaim at the m:brane financing forum

The project, which is the planned debut feature by Danish Film School graduate Las Dyhrcrone, stood out among the many ambitious presentations  

15 March 2024

25 youth projects in development to be pitched at the m:brane financing forum

M:brane 2024

25 youth projects in development to be pitched at the m:brane financing forum

The coming days provide some lively pitching sessions for projects hailing from 18 countries, with the age of their intended target audiences ranging from 3-18  

12 March 2024

Sweden’s m:brane youth project platform kicks off a jam-packed 2024 edition

M:brane 2024

Sweden’s m:brane youth project platform kicks off a jam-packed 2024 edition

The 18th iteration of the event runs from 12-14 March in Malmö, spotlighting reshaped media creation, AI, Germany and human rights  

11 March 2024

Five Nordic composers unpack scoring, collaborating with directors and unleashing creativity at the EFM

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Five Nordic composers unpack scoring, collaborating with directors and unleashing creativity at the EFM

BERLINALE 2024: The HARPA-nominated professionals explored their work on recent hits such as Apolonia, Apolonia and Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  

21 February 2024

Power Play wins the Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize at Göteborg

Göteborg 2024 – Göteborg Industry/Awards

Power Play wins the Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize at Göteborg

The writers of the Norwegian series, Johan Fasting, Silje Storstein and Kristin Grue, picked up the €20,000 award in the TV Drama Vision industry strand  

31 January 2024

The Nordic box office kept on growing in 2023, despite mixed fortunes

Box Office - Iceland/Sweden/Finland/Denmark/Norway

The Nordic box office kept on growing in 2023, despite mixed fortunes

Iceland had its best year since 2018, Denmark witnessed a slight decline in admissions, whilst Norway, Sweden and Finland’s theatres are filling up but are still emptier than in 2019  

23 January 2024

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision reveals its schedule of events and participating projects

Göteborg 2024 – Göteborg Industry

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision reveals its schedule of events and participating projects

The platform features sessions outlining pathways towards a sustainable future, where passion and persistence are fundamental principles, while there is a particular emphasis on AI  

19 January 2024

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

Göteborg 2024 – Göteborg Industry

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

The leading Scandinavian market is gearing up for its 25th edition, and will welcome new projects by Frida Kempff, Magnus von Horn, Charlotte Sieling and Klaus Härö, among others  

18 January 2024

Stockholm gears up for its industry activities

Stockholm 2023 – Stockholm Industry Days

Stockholm gears up for its industry activities

Taking place from 14-16 November, the Stockholm Industry Days offers lively panels, spotlight sessions, master classes and 18 works-in-progress presentations  

13 November 2023

The producers of the Cannes hit The Settlers explore its complex co-production journey

London 2023

The producers of the Cannes hit The Settlers explore its complex co-production journey

At a BFI London Industry Talk, Giancarlo Nasi and Emily Morgan unveiled how the film was brought to the screen courtesy of nine co-production countries and the UK Global Screen Fund  

13 October 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

MIA 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

The group of Northern and Western European broadcasters will share their best drama shows with each other  

11 October 2023

REPORT: Forum @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

Nordisk Panorama 2023

REPORT: Forum @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

We take an in-depth look at four of the non-fiction projects pitched recently at the Malmö-based gathering  

28 September 2023

REPORT: Work-in-Progress @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

Nordisk Panorama 2023

REPORT: Work-in-Progress @ Nordisk Panorama 2023

We discover more details about three of the projects close to completion that were showcased at this year’s gathering in Sweden  

27 September 2023

Nordisk Panorama shines a spotlight on ground-breaking tool for documentarians ShareDoc

Nordisk Panorama 2023

Nordisk Panorama shines a spotlight on ground-breaking tool for documentarians ShareDoc

Through a simple QR code, viewers can join calls to action and fund the protagonists of the documentaries they have just watched  

26 September 2023

Vuelta Group continues its rapid expansion

Industry / Market - Europe

Vuelta Group continues its rapid expansion

Launched in July upon the incorporation of Playtime, Scanbox and SquareOne under its umbrella, the European studio has added Italian outfit Indiana and is taking a stake in French group Pan  

21 September 2023

Piracy is on the rise in all Nordic countries, according to Mediavision

Industry / Market - Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Norway

Piracy is on the rise in all Nordic countries, according to Mediavision

The illicit activity is most prevalent in Sweden, at 25% among users aged 15-74, but Denmark, Finland and Norway are catching up at an alarming rate  

11 July 2023

“Everything Changing All at Once,” according to the Nostradamus report

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

“Everything Changing All at Once,” according to the Nostradamus report

CANNES 2023: The paper was presented at the special ImpACT x Cannes NEXT session, emphasising the impact of AI technologies and the ongoing transformation resulting from the pandemic  

24 May 2023

Film i Väst flaunts Anders Thomas Jensen’s Back to Reality

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Film i Väst flaunts Anders Thomas Jensen’s Back to Reality

CANNES 2023: Fanny Ovesen, John Skoog and Magnus von Horn have also been revealed to be preparing new works, some of them involving lots of stolen Danish money  

21 May 2023

The Swedish audiovisual industry launches jointly developed guidelines for filming intimate scenes

Industry / Market - Sweden

The Swedish audiovisual industry launches jointly developed guidelines for filming intimate scenes

The 12-page document covers a number of areas, including script breakdown, casting choices, rehearsals, contracts, risk assessment and consent  

07 April 2023

Europa Distribution presents its Case Studies at Cartoon Movie

Cartoon 2023 – Cartoon Movie

Europa Distribution presents its Case Studies at Cartoon Movie

The conference explored the challenge of how to find the right target audience and the most appropriate tools when promoting animated films  

23 March 2023

Lively talks and food for thought abound on m:brane’s Opening Industry Day

M:brane 2023

Lively talks and food for thought abound on m:brane’s Opening Industry Day

Articulate speakers, colourful experts, Norwegian pioneers and more… In all, it was a typically brimful affair on the first day of Malmö’s youth film financing forum  

15 March 2023

Teams behind 25 pitches ready to take the stage at the m:brane youth film financing forum

M:brane 2023

Teams behind 25 pitches ready to take the stage at the m:brane youth film financing forum

Taking in 18 territories and three continents, and targeting audiences aged between 2 and 99, the m:brane pitching sessions kick off today  

15 March 2023

Malmö’s m:brane youth content financing forum ready for its 2023 edition

M:brane 2023

Malmö’s m:brane youth content financing forum ready for its 2023 edition

The Swedish industry gathering is all set to unspool from 14-16 March, welcoming over 200 delegates from 26 countries and with 25 projects lined up to be pitched  

13 March 2023

Johanna Koljonen looks to the future at TV Drama Vision

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry

Johanna Koljonen looks to the future at TV Drama Vision

The face of the Nostradamus Report urged: “If young people are engaging in content you find ‘dumb’ and ‘weird’, keep asking them questions”  

08 February 2023

Industry players talk “Embracing Talent Sustainability for Success” at Göteborg

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry

Industry players talk “Embracing Talent Sustainability for Success” at Göteborg

During the Nostradamus x impACT seminar, media analyst Johanna Koljonen chatted with attendees about how to attract young talent  

07 February 2023

Kids in Crime wins the Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize at Göteborg

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry/Awards

Kids in Crime wins the Nordisk Film & TV Fond Prize at Göteborg

The director and main writer of the series, Kenneth Karlstad, was present to accept the €20,000 award  

02 February 2023

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision intends to navigate disruption and cultivate talent

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry

Göteborg’s TV Drama Vision intends to navigate disruption and cultivate talent

The platform includes a series of sessions focusing on the overhaul of business and financing models, plus the quest to engage the audience, among other topics  

30 January 2023

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry

Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection

The leading Scandinavian market is gearing up for its 24th edition, and will welcome new projects by Mikael Håfström, Ole Bornedal, Erik Poppe and Hisham Zaman, among others  

18 January 2023

Göteborg presents Talent to Watch

Göteborg 2023 – Göteborg Industry

Göteborg presents Talent to Watch

Ten Swedish feature films in development, directed by emerging filmmakers, will be presented at the Nordic Film Market on 2 February  

17 January 2023

Stockholm’s industry programme trains the spotlight on Ukraine

Stockholm 2022 – Stockholm Industry Days

Stockholm’s industry programme trains the spotlight on Ukraine

A jam-packed, three-day roster of new projects, industry insights and networking will unspool at Sweden’s main autumnal festival  

09 November 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Forum 2022

Nordisk Panorama 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Forum 2022

We take a closer look at seven of the non-fiction projects pitched recently at the Malmö-based gathering  

30 September 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Work-in-Progress 2022

Nordisk Panorama 2022

REPORT: Nordisk Panorama Work-in-Progress 2022

We discover some more details about three of the projects close to completion that were showcased at this year’s gathering in Sweden  

29 September 2022

At Nordisk Panorama’s Town Hall, the industry hopes for the best but expects the worst for the future of Nordic documentaries

Nordisk Panorama 2022

At Nordisk Panorama’s Town Hall, the industry hopes for the best but expects the worst for the future of Nordic documentaries

While young filmmakers demand more support from streamers and broadcasters, the industry decision makers are split between envisioning a bright 2032 and a gloomy, ten-year winter  

28 September 2022

At Nordisk Panorama, Swedish film-fund representatives discuss their programmes for fostering new filmmaking talents

Nordisk Panorama 2022

At Nordisk Panorama, Swedish film-fund representatives discuss their programmes for fostering new filmmaking talents

What are “new voices”? How can talent programmes help them step into the professional arena? These were the two main questions tackled by the panellists at the event  

27 September 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Magnus Gertten’s documentary Nelly & Nadine sells to five new territories

Industry / Market - Sweden/Belgium/Norway

EXCLUSIVE: Magnus Gertten’s documentary Nelly & Nadine sells to five new territories

After premiering at the Berlinale and being selected for over 40 festivals, the picture will now be distributed theatrically in Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Austria and Israel  

29 August 2022

Sweden boasts more streaming subscriptions than ever, Mediavision reveals

Industry / Market - Sweden

Sweden boasts more streaming subscriptions than ever, Mediavision reveals

During the past quarter, Swedish household penetration for paid streaming services amounted to 61%, resulting in a significant 5% increase on 2021 figures  

26 August 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Série Series 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Backed by the EU and launched at this year’s Série Series, the effort aims to increase collaboration on high-end series projects across the continent  

07 July 2022

Cineuropa asks the experts: “Why is piracy increasing in the Nordic countries?”

Industry / Market - Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Norway

Cineuropa asks the experts: “Why is piracy increasing in the Nordic countries?”

According to the latest figures published by Mediavision, 17% of all people aged 15-74 in the region illegally streamed or downloaded films and TV episodes last month  

28 June 2022

Film i Väst publishes “Creative Overload”, a new report on writing and directing in the golden age of content

Industry / Market - Sweden/Europe/USA

Film i Väst publishes “Creative Overload”, a new report on writing and directing in the golden age of content

We take a look at Wendy Mitchell’s latest report on the challenges and opportunities of working in a world where the divide between theatrical features and episodic content for platforms is growing  

24 June 2022

Studiocanal seals a film output deal with Scanbox Entertainment

Industry / Market - France/Finland/Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Iceland

Studiocanal seals a film output deal with Scanbox Entertainment

The agreement will see Studiocanal’s slate of movies released in the Nordic countries, including the likes of Cédric Klapisch’s Rise and Eric Lartigau’s This One Summer  

23 June 2022

Nine European public funds launch New Dawn to increase diversity in film

Cannes 2022 – Marché du Film

Nine European public funds launch New Dawn to increase diversity in film

CANNES 2022: Due to be set in motion at the Marché du Film on 22 May, in its first year, the new joint effort will grant total bursaries of €900,000  

20 May 2022

12 European film funds join forces for Ukrainian Films Now

Cannes 2022 – Marché du Film

12 European film funds join forces for Ukrainian Films Now

The fundraising and networking event will unspool at Cannes and aims to back Ukrainian films currently in post-production  

16 May 2022

The Saudi Film Commission plans to attract foreign productions

Industry / Market - Sweden/Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Film Commission plans to attract foreign productions

Abdullah Al Eyya Al-Qahtani, the CEO of the Saudi Film Commission, presented the organisation’s initiatives and its future plans during the recent Malmö Arab Film Festival  

11 May 2022

The UK's BritBox set to launch in Scandinavia on 28 April

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Sweden/Norway/Finland/Denmark/UK

The UK's BritBox set to launch in Scandinavia on 28 April

The streaming service’s rich slate of audiovisual productions will include Britbox Originals, exclusive new series and TV classics  

25 April 2022

Norway’s Uncle Egg – Searching for Dad is the winning pitch at m:brane

M:brane 2022

Norway’s Uncle Egg – Searching for Dad is the winning pitch at m:brane

Dubbed an immediate “want to see”, the project by Torfinn Iversen was given the €2,500 Pitch Award, with Uganda’s Paparazzi granted a Special Honorary Mention  

18 March 2022

Getting to the heart of human nature – m:brane 2022 does science

M:brane 2022

Getting to the heart of human nature – m:brane 2022 does science

Found in films of all types, science is almost always present, as demonstrated during a day of exploration, providing a successful launch for a further chapter for m:brane  

17 March 2022

The 2022 m:brane financing forum gets ready for all things pitching

M:brane 2022

The 2022 m:brane financing forum gets ready for all things pitching

A total of 25 wildly varied projects, all aimed at youth audiences, are to be presented, assessed and, for the lucky ones, rewarded at the m:brane Pitch Days, kicking off today  

16 March 2022

The 16th edition of m:brane is ready for three brilliant, exquisite and inspiring days in Malmö

M:brane 2022

The 16th edition of m:brane is ready for three brilliant, exquisite and inspiring days in Malmö

Now ready to kick off, for both digital and physical attendees, Malmö’s financing forum for youth media presents a fully loaded edition from 15-17 March  

14 March 2022

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