Senior executive has been appointed Head of Production and Administration-TV Drama at Bonnier Broadcasting’s CMore/TV4.
She will work closely with the group’s Head of Drama Josefine Tengblad starting in September.
Börjeson is a highly-experienced and respected executive, having worked for several years as Head of film funding at the Swedish Film Institute and Swedish representative of Eurimages. Previous jobs include marketing manager at Triangelfilm, communication manager at the publishing group Natur & Kultur and programme coordinator at the Göteborg Film Festival.
Börjeson said: “It's great to be able to come to a TV outfit where lots of exciting things happen and content is created continuously. This role gives me the opportunity to both participate and create the best conditions for my employees and therefore for the productions, and to be involved in planning content and strategies.”
Åsa Sjöberg, content director at C More/TV4 said: “We feel very happy and privileged to have recruited Kristina. With her long experience in Swedish film, she will greatly contribute to our drama team. This represents an important part of our continued effort to raise the volume and production of major films and dramas, to make sure we offer our viewers and users an increased range of quality and emotionally-driven content.”
The most recent original show launched on CMore August 19, is the financial thriller Fartblinda (Blinded) based on a best-selling book by Carolina Neurath. The 8-part drama starring Julia Ragnarsson and Matias Varela will premiere on TV4 and TV4 Play September 2.
Upcoming high-end series include season 6 of the cult series Solsidan (October 6, C More premiere) and season 4 of Gåsmamman/Mother Goose starring Alexandra Rapaport season 4.
Meanwhile Colin Nutley’s mini-series Bröllop, begravning och dop/A Wedding, Funeral & A Christening which posted nearly 1.5m per episode last spring on TV4 (best premiere in seven years for the channel), has just been confirmed for a returning season, set to start filming next week.