Scandinavian Films in Cannes

With the Cannes Marché moving online this year, Scandinavian Films is going digital, too.

We will be hosting five exciting webinars on pandemic production, new ways to make your film production more sustainable, innovative approaches to reach audiences, Nordic genre talents and how to move on to your first feature, all moderated by Wendy Mitchell.
 
At the Scandinavian Films pavilion in the virtual Marché, you can learn more about the Nordic films that received the prestigious Cannes Label, get the latest updates about upcoming titles and gather practical information about film finance, production, co-production and promotion across the Nordic countries.
 
We are looking forward to meeting you online from June 22-26.

SCANDINAVIAN FILMS WEBINARS, JUNE 22-26

JUNE
22
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2020-06-22 15:00

Pandemic Production: Lessons Learned in the Nordics

In the midst of the Coronavirus global pandemic, film and TV productions restarted (safely) earlier in the Nordic countries than the rest of the world. Learn from top directors and producers how their shoots have resumed safely, as they discuss case studies of how exactly they have met the challenge of new health, safety and social distancing measures, as well as new insurance and financing challenges.

JUNE
23
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2020-06-23 10:00

Going Green

The film industry shares the globe’s growing concern about sustainability. There are many positive steps that film productions and the film ecosystem can take to make themselves more ‘green.’ Hear from Nordic experts about practical suggestions and new ways of thinking  to make your business and your films more sustainable.

JUNE
24
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2020-06-24 14:00

Reaching Audiences in 2020 and Beyond

Learn how Nordic distributors and exhibitors are adapting to the unprecedented times of 2020 both with cinema and VOD releases. What innovative approaches are helping films reach audiences, and how will distribution and exhibition adapt even when the world gets ”back to normal.” Experts from across the Nordic countries will present case studies from their own countries, offering lessons learned and thoughts about the future.

JUNE
25
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2020-06-25 17:00

Fresh Flesh: The Rising Nordic Genre Talents

Meet the new voices in Nordic genre filmmaking. We talk to rising genre talents about their upcoming projects, and also about trends in genre filmmaking. How are they exploring new ideas with genre and what’s so special about genre storytelling in the Nordic countries?

JUNE
26
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2020-06-26 10:00

Getting Your First Feature off the Ground

You’ve made great shorts, TV episodes, webseries or commercials, but want to take your career to the next level. Does it feel impossible to make that big leap to your first feature film? Filmmakers from across the Nordic countries discuss how they have moved onto their debut feature, and what they learned on their journey.

SCANDINAVIAN FILMS CONTACT

Lizette Gram Mygind
Festival Consultant, Feature Films

Danish Film Institute

Jenni Domingo
International Promotion Coordinator / Feature Films

Finnish Film Foundation

Christof Wehmeier
Head of Festival Promotion
 

Icelandic Film Centre

Stine Oppegaard
Manager International Relations Feature Films

Norwegian Film Institute

Petter Mattsson
Festival Manager
 

Swedish Film Institute