Spotlight on Nordic Indigenous Cinema @ New Nordic Films

Spotlight on Nordic Indigenous Cinema @ New Nordic Films

In collaboration with the Norwegian International Film Festival, we invite you to Spotlight on Nordic Indigenous Cinema at New Nordic Films in Haugesund, August 20th.

In this seminar, you will get to know more about the work of leading Sámi filmmakers and learn more about our work at the International Sámi Film Institute.

This seminar features Anne Lajla Utsi, ISFI’s Managing Director, director and screenwriter Ann Holmgren Aurebekk, producer and activist Kati Eriksen, and director and producer Marja Bål Nango. The discussion will be moderated by international film journalist Wendy Mitchell.

About Spotlight on Nordic Indigenous Cinema

The International Sámi Film Institute (ISFI) is at the forefront of Indigenous storytelling, empowering Sámi filmmakers and nurturing a vibrant Sámi film industry across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. This showcase provides a unique opportunity to explore the richness of Sámi cinema, understand the vital role of ISFI, and examine the pathways for integrating Sámi voices into the broader Nordic film landscape. Read more here.

Time: Wednesday August 20th at 14:30 Venue: Quality Hotel Maritim, Maritim Hall, Haugesund, Norway. Entry: Free

Árru in the Work in Progress (WIP)

In addition to the seminar, the feature film Árru, by Elle Sofe Sara, will be presented in the New Nordic Films Work in progress program, Thursday 21. August. WIP showcases the best Nordic feature films currently in post-production. Selected scenes from each film and a 10-minute presentation by the producer will give the viewers an exclusive and unique preview of the upcoming movies. The audience at Works in Progress consists of Nordic and International buyers, festival programmers, film financiers, sales agents, and co-producers. Read more here.

Time: Thursday August 21th at 09:00-12:15 Venue: Edda Kino, Haugesund, Norway.

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MORE ABOUT NEW NORDIC FILMS

 

New Nordic Films is an annual Film Market and Nordic Co-Production Market that showcases a unique selection of 50+ forthcoming Nordic feature-length films. It is a key player in promoting Nordic cinema and is a central hub for networking, financing, and collaboration opportunities among the most essential players in the Nordic and global film industry.

This year’s film market, which takes place from 19 to 22 August during the Norwegian International Film Festival in the charming coastal town of Haugesund, will bring together almost 350 invited industry professionals from around 30 countries. For over thirty years, New Nordic Films has been the unmissable marketplace for anyone interested in upcoming Nordic feature films. Every year, sales agents, festival programmers, industry insiders, and producers come to Haugesund to enjoy the latest Nordic films, discover new talents, and meet international collaboration partners.

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First photo: From the film PORSLIN by Ann Holmgren Aurebekk.
Second photo: Haakon Nordvik, Smedasundet by night.