MY FATHERS´DAUGHTER selected by the EUROPEAN FILM ACADEMY

THE EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS 2024: My Father´s Daughter in the FEATURE FILM SELECTION

The European Film Academy (EFA) has selected Egil Pedersen’s My Father’s Daughter for its list of films eligible for nomination to the prestigious European Film Awards.

We are so proud that Egil Pedersen’s My Fathers Daughter has been recognized by the European Film Academy. This selection highlights the growing visibility and importance of Sámi stories in Europe and on the global stage. We are so happy to have talented and dedicated Sámi filmmakers making beautiful films that resonates to audiences internationally, says Managing Director Anne Lajla Utsi.

There are now 45 Feature Films in the selection that the Academy Board recommends to all Academy members for nomination for the European Film Awards 2024.

In the upcoming weeks, the 5,000 members of the European Film Academy will begin watching and voting on the selected films. The voting results will determine the nominations in several feature film categories, including ‘European Film’, ‘Director’, ‘Actor’, ‘Actress’, ‘Screenwriter’.

The official nominations will be announced on 5 November 2024, and this second voting round, the Academy Members will vote for the winners. The winners will be revealed at the European Film Awards ceremony, taking place in Lucerne, in Switzerland, on 7 December 2024.

With this selection, My Father’s Daughter joins the ranks of other well-known Sámi films recognized by the European Film Awards, including Nils Gaup’s Pathfinder – Ofelaš and Amanda Kernell’s Sámi Blood.

In addition to voting, the selected films will be considered for the Excellence Awards in the categories ‘European Cinematography,’ ‘Editing,’ ‘Production Design,’ ‘Costume Design,’ ‘Make-up & Hair,’ ‘Original Score,’ ‘Sound’ and ‘Visual Effects’ which will be determined by an eight-member jury consisting of representatives of the different arts and crafts. There will be no nominations in these categories.

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More about the BIRU UNJÁRGA / MY FATHERS´DAUGHTER

Elvira, a confident Sámi teenager, firmly believes that her mother conceived her at a Danish fertility clinic. She often daydreams about her father, envisioning him as a charismatic movie star. However, her world is turned upside down when her real biological father unexpectedly steps into her life.

Director: Egil Pedersen Genre: Drama Original title: Biru Unjárga English title: My Fathers’ Daughter Norwegian title: Biru Unjárga – Føkkings Nesseby Country of production: Norway, Sweden, Finland Year of production: 2024 Length: 78 Original language: Sámi, Norwegian, English, Danish Subtitles: English, Norwegian Cast: Sarah Olaussen Eira, Ingá Elisá Påve Idivuoma, Aslat Mahtte Gaup, Sara Sofia Mienna, Amund Lode, Ánne Mággá Wigelius, Sverre Porsanger, Mikkel Gaup, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Scriptwriter: Egil Pedersen Director of photography: Anna Myking Production designer: Emma Skoog Editor: Thomas Grotmol, Toril Strøm, Geir Ørnholt Sound design: Johannes Dekko Sound mixing: Johannes Dekko, Nils Viken Music: Remi Semshaug Langseth, Mathis Ståle Mathisen Producers: Mathis Ståle Mathisen, Pål Røed, Aleksander Olai Korsnes Co-producers: Joonas Berghäll, Svante Tidholm, Sandra Warg Production company: Rein Film, Paasan Co-production company: Oktober, Bautafilm, Filmpool Nord

Supported by: International Sámi Film Institute, Norwegian Film Institute, Nordic Film & TV Fond, Filmfond Nord, Filmpool Nord, Sámi Parliament of Norway, Sami Council, YLE

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About The European Film Awards

The European Film Awards, presented annually by the European Film Academy (EFA), recognize excellence in European cinema, celebrating achievements in categories such as Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress. The European Film Academy (EFA) is an organization that promotes European filmmaking and supports the interests of the European film industry. There are 5,000 members from across Europe who work in various areas of the film industry, including directors, actors, and producers. They are the ones who eventually will select the final films nominated to the European Film Awards.