JUNE
22

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

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

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

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

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 Nordics discuss how they have moved onto their debut feature, and what they learned on their journey.

Wendy Mitchell is the moderator of Scandinavian Films' webinars

Moderator: Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell is a contributing editor and the Nordic correspondent for Screen International and is the editor of the European Film Academy’s Close-up magazine. She is also the Nordic and UK delegate for the San Sebastian International Film Festival and a consultant for the International Film Festival Rotterdam and Zurich Film Festival and Zurich Summit.

SCANDINAVIAN FILMS CONTACTS

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