Claus Ladegaard (pictured) who has been working as Head of Production and Development for the Danish Film Institute since 2006 has had his contract renewed until 2015. "Claus Ladegaard has played a pivotal role in the preparation of the current Film Agreement as well as in its implementation, now in full swing. Claus has been the initiator of many new initiatives for the benefit of both the film industry and employees at the DFI, and at a time where Danish film are achieving excellent results, it's important to make sure that this great energy can remain."