STOCKHOLM DEBUT & GOTLAND 
DEBUT

FILM STOCKHOLM
FILMHUSET
NOVEMBER 11
15:30–17:30

What lies ahead for the industry in a cultural landscape increasingly dependent on private funding? How can Swedish film break the downward trend and define a new direction for the years to come?

As of recurring industry talk we are again taking an initiative at a time of Swedish cinema being marked by financial strain, cuts, and limited resources. Where will be in Swedish filmmaking in 10 years from now?

For this significant discussion, we’ve gathered some of the most influential and outspoken voices in the industry — filmmakers and professionals offering sharp perspectives on the present and future of Swedish cinema.

ford

DIRECTOR: MALIN INGRID JOHANSSON, ORIGINAL TITLE: FORD, PRODUCER: JOEL ROSTMARK, COUNTRY: SWEDEN, GENRE: COMING-OF-AGE/DRAMA, LANGUAGE: SWEDISH,  PRODUCTION COMPANY:  PINE, PROJECT STATUS: IN EARLY DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION BUDGET: TBD, FINANCING IN PLACE (%): DEVELOPMENT FOUNDING, LOOKING FOR: PRODUCTION FOUNDING, WORLD SALE: N/A

FORD is a coming-of-age drama set in the snow-covered Swedish countryside, exploring what it means to be a young man of great sensitivity searching for his place in the world. We meet two brothers who stay silent out of care for each other, their futures tied to how they handle an impending inheritance.

Jonas (20), our protagonist, graduated a year ago and drifts aimlessly. Deeply attuned to sound and nature, he hears music where others hear roaring machines. His older brother Simon (25) is tone-deaf but business-minded, determined to continue the family farm.

Everything Jonas loves is bound to the land soon belonging to Simon. When we first meet him, Jonas can only express what he doesn’t want. Over the course of the story, he must find his voice, reconnect with his brother, and discover his place in the world.

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contact
MAIL@PINE.SE

he is cat

DIRECTOR: ANETTE SIDOR, ORIGINAL TITLE: HAN ÄR EN KATT PRODUCER: FRIDA MÅRTENSSON, COUNTRY: SWEDEN, GENRE: DRAMA, PRODUCTION COMPANY: VERKET PRODUKTION, PROJECT STATUS: IN DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTION BUDGET: 1 365 000 €, FINANCING IN PLACE (%): 36 500 €, LOOKING FOR: SALES AGENT, DISTRIBUTION, CO-PRODUCTION WORLD SALE: NA

Ian (26), a former playboy, falls in love with Sarah (27), an art student who wants to make him her muse. Their relationship begins intensely – with sex, fantasies, playfulness, and the promise that they’ll never get bored. But when Sarah introduces a dildo into their sex life, Ian starts feeling inadequate. Sarah is thrilled by the idea of discovering new things together, but Ian pulls away.

When Sarah seeks intimacy she only gets sex. Both sense that something is wrong, but neither says anything. Sarah escapes into her art, while Ian seeks validation from others. Their sex life turns into provocations and loneliness.

After a failed threesome, they both believe the relationship is over but none of them wants to break up. The silence forces them to confront themselves, and together they dare to try something new. The dynamic between them shifts and they get a chance to start over.

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contact
frida@verketproduktion.com

obsession

TITLe: BESATT, GENRE: THRILLER/COMEDY, DIRECTOR: THEODOR SOLIN, c PRODUCER: DANIEL SANDBERG, PRODUCTION COUNTRY: SWEDEN, FINANCING IN PLACE (%): NO, PROJECT STATUS: IN DEVELOPMENT  

Eero and Jasmine have long struggled to have children. When they discover that Eero is infertile, their world begins to crumble.

Suddenly Eero's cousing Dante moves in  and the balance between Eero and Jasmine shifts in unexpected ways. Their home is suddenly filled with the presence of a charismatic man with motives of his own.

As Dante settles in, Eero begins to secretly wonder whether his cousin might be the answer to their problem, a thought that will have devastating consequences.

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contact
daniel sandberg
+46 70 749 74 76

the community

DIRECTOR: TINNA BJÖRK INDIGODÓTTIR, ORIGINAL TITLE: KOLLEKTIVET / THE COMMUNITY, COUNTRY: SWEDEN, GENRE: PSYCHOLOGICAL THILLER, LANGUAGE: SWEDISH, PRODUCTION COMPANY:  TRIANGLEDRAMA, UNLIMITED STORIES, PROJECT STATUS: DEVELOPING SCRIP

After years of isolation, the passionate artist Sunna joins a commune of spiritual seekers and artists. When Tiffany, a charismatic American woman with a child, moves into the last available room, the group believes she’s the perfect addition to elevate their community. What begins as an inspiring, almost magical time slowly turns unsettling as tension builds.

Tiffany manipulates each of them, creating false intimacy before playing the victim and fracturing Sunna’s bond with the founders. Craving adoration and control, she drives the group into chaos, destroying the harmony she once seemed to offer.

Years later, still carrying the wounds of betrayal, Sunna unexpectedly meets Tiffany again at a plant medicine retreat. Amidst fire, chanting, and visions, their confrontation transforms — and Tiffany finally sees in Sunna the radiant truth she once tried to possess.

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CONTACT
TINNADOULA@GMAIL.COM

8 celcius

When Örjan, Lars, and Percy discover a hidden cave near Visby, their secret explorations spark courage, wonder, and a powerful bond. Their loyalty is tested when Percy falls for Sonja, who unwittingly draws ambitious cave researcher Leander Tell into their world.

Tell, haunted by past failure and desperate for recognition, seizes the chance to claim their discovery as his own. A media storm erupts, pitting youthful idealism against adult ambition. Years later, the boys reunite to reclaim their story.

A dangerous joint expedition forces everyone to confront pride, risk, and the meaning of loyalty. Inspired by real events, 8° Celsius blends historical drama with the raw energy of youthful rebellion, courage and friendship.

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CONTACT
lisa@lisaengardt.se