Nordisk Film & TV Fond’s supports during the first quarter of 2025

Nordisk Film & TV Fond granted NOK 30,425,000 for 13 fiction productions and 5 documentaries in the first quarter of 2025. In addition, NFTVF granted NOK 2,225,000 for 20 distribution & dubbing, and NOK 2,200,000 for 9 industry initiatives.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT

Feature films

The Excursion (Klasseturen)

Support: NOK 2,000,000
Country: Norway
Production company: Maipo Film
Director: Fanny Ovesen
Writers: Fanny Ovesen & Andreas Markusson
Pitch: When a school class embarks on an educational trip to Auschwitz, the intention is to offer them a firsthand understanding of one of history’s greatest tragedies. However, for the students, it’s primarily seen as a chance to escape nagging parents and dull routines, indulge in cheap booze, and get laid. Everyones expectations are swiftly shattered as they confront harsh realities.

Low Expectations (Lave Forventninger)

Support: NOK 1,300,000
Country: Norway
Production company: Maipo Film
Director: Eivind Landsvik
Writer: Eivind Landsvik
Pitch: How far will you go to achieve your dreams when everything you do to succeed only makes you unhappy? After the intense years following her breakthrough, Maja (29) collapses. The acclaimed artist is forced to put everything on hold. Depressed and broke, she moves back home. Her mother helps her land a job at a high school. Maja faces the harsh reality of everyday life, and must rediscover herself.

Woman, Unknown

Support: NOK 2,500,000
Country: Denmark
Production company: Nordisk Film Production
Director: May el-Toukhy
Writers: May el-Toukhy & Maren Louise Käehne
Pitch: 1945 as the Danes celebrate the liberation and hunt collaborators, a young country nanny, Marie, prepares for her marriage to the patriarch of a bourgeois household. The union allows her to solace as she carries a dark secret: she had a child with a German. But Marie is recognised by a past lover who knows this - so she must act fast to maintain her position and her future life in the face of mob rule.

Elion

Support: NOK 1,300,000
Country: Denmark
Production company: Toolbox film
Director: Nagieb Khaja
Writers: Jesper Fink & Nagieb Khaja
Pitch: Suspense drama about gang member Elion who, in his struggle to free himself from the underworld, discovers that breaking with the past is not only the loneliest journey, but also the only way to survive…

The Forest of Knowledge (Kunskapens skog)

Support: NOK 1,200,000
Country: Sweden
Production company: Bautafilm
Director: Oskar Östergren Njajta
Writer: Oskar Östergren Njajta
Pitch: The Forest of Knowledge is an adventure inspired by Sámi fairy tales. Through the northern lights, the siblings Bräjta & Aanta travel to the parallel world Saajve. Here the young heroes are given a mission: They must save Saajve by retrieving the Goddess Uksahka. Now, when she is not in place, a gap begins to form between the two worlds. But they must hurry, the giant Staaloe could destroy everything.

Drama series

The Uniform (Uniformen)

Support: NOK 2,600,00
Country: Denmark
Production company: Miso Film ApS
Director: Janus Metz
Writers: Anders August & Oscar Dyekjær Giese
Pitch: When a student from the Police Academy shoots and kills an aggressive young man during a violent arrest, pressure grows on the school's new principal, Sanne Hammerby. As Internal Affairs investigates the case, the truth seems increasingly unclear, and both students and staff are confronted with the difficult choices and great responsibility that come with wearing the uniform.

The Best of Families

Support: NOK 3,000,00
Country: Denmark
Production company: Apple Tree Productions
Director: Charlotte Sieling
Writer: Maja Jul Larsen
Pitch: The Best of Families is centred around Cheminova, a chemical factory responsible for the greatest pollution disaster in Danish history. We follow the people who built the factory and the people who worked there, got ill from the chemicals, but kept silent in order to keep their livelihood. The story explores the timeless dilemma of economic progress vs. environmental responsibility.

Sogn Murders (Mord i Sogn)

Support: NOK 1,500,000
Country: Norway
Production company: Nordisk Film Production
Director: Kristoffer Metcalfe
Writers: Kathrine Valen Zeiner & Kristoffer Metcalfe
Pitch: At a police station in Sogn facing the threat of closure, Ole Vik leads a vibrant and dynamic team solving everyday crimes, murder mysteries, and personal challenges. One day, a police intern arrives, and it quickly becomes evident that her reasons for being there extend far beyond just learning.

By the Grace of God (Af Guds nåde)

Support: NOK 4,000,000
Country: Denmark
Production company: SAM Productions
Director: Mikkel Serup
Writer: Thor Bjørn Krebs
Pitch: By the Grace of God is a captivating series that portrays the life of Queen Margrethe. From her birth in 1940, just a week after the occupation of Denmark, until the change of the Act of Succession in 1953. It is a tale of duty, identity, and love that unfolds Denmark's history through the royal house, told with warmth and empathy, showing us how to face our destiny as the people we truly are.

Till Death Do Us Part (Tills döden skiljer oss)

Support: NOK 2,500,000
Country: Sweden
Production company: Harmonica Films
Director: Julia Lindström
Writer: Veronica Zacco
Pitch: When Malin’s husband Tobias is suspected of murder, their love is put to the test. Convinced of her husband’s innocence, she chooses to stand by his side as his wife, and defend him as a lawyer. The decision will have unforeseen consequences for her and for her marriage, as secrets come to the surface, past truths turn out to be lies, and the spouses' true selves are revealed.

Couples Therapy in Gagnef (Parterapi i Gagnef)

Support: NOK 1,300,000
Country: Sweden
Production company: Miso Film Sverige
Director: Lisa James Larsson
Writer: Wilhelm Behrman
Pitch: Rule number one: Don’t fall in love with your clients. That goes for all psychologists, especially for couples therapists. But that’s exactly what happens to Nisse Stenhammar in the beautiful small town Gagnef, where he has been banished to after making a mess of his life in Stockholm. Gradually he realises that his client Rebecka is probably the love of his life.

Henki

Support: NOK 2,500,00
Country: Norway
Production company: KLYNGE
Director: Erica Calmeyer
Writer: Jan Trygve Røyneland
Pitch: Henki Hauge Karlsen is fired in 1985 when he chooses to tell his employer that he has tested positive for HIV. Henki refuses to settle for this, and decides to take legal action. Quickly he becomes the face of the "gay plague". Henki spends the last years of his life fighting for his job, for those who would come after, but most importantly; for dignity.

Tulipop Seasons series (Árstíðir Tulipop)

Support: NOK 1,700,000
Country: Iceland
Production company: Tulipop Studios
Directors: Selina Wagner, Sigvaldi J. Kárason, Signý Kolbeinsdóttir & Evgenia Golubeva
Writer: Sean Carson
Pitch: Tulipop Seasons is a 2D animated mini-series (3x30 minutes) for children aged 4–6, created by Tulipop Studios. Set on the enchanting Tulipop island and inspired by Nordic landscapes and folklore, it stars Fred, Bubble, Gloomy, Maddy, and Mr. Tree. Each seasonal episode teaches lessons on friendship, harmony, and nature's wonders in a whimsical, magical world.

Documentaries

Meet the Little Great One (Den Lille Store)

Support: 600,000
Country: Denmark
Production Company: Plus Pictures
Director: Ulla Søe
Pitch: All famous people were children once. They played, laughed, teased - and like others, had their share of bad luck. The road through life is rarely smooth without bumps and setbacks, and even the greatest of the great often get into difficulties. Meet the Little Great One is a series for children between 5-10 years old that combines animation and documentary footage.

Amongst the Birds (Meðal fugla)

Support: NOK 600,000
Country: Iceland
Production company: Neutrinos Productions Ice ehf.
Directors: Ingvar Thordarson, Mika Kaurismäki & Ragnar Axelsson (RAX)
Pitch: Ólafur and Jóhanna, a husband and wife, embody a rare connection to nature. Ólafur finds solace and purpose in his avian companions within the remote confines of Loðmundarfjörður, Iceland. The narrative unfolds with the arrival of the eider birds, and concludes upon their departure, encapsulating the cycle of life within the avian community. This symbiosis between the couple and the birds is unique.

In Cod We Trust

Support: NOK 425,000
Country: Norway
Production company: FX PRODUKSJONER AS FILM OG TV
Director: Guro Saniola Bjerk
Pitch: Welcome to the small fishing village of Båtsfjord, where Cod is more important than God. In Cod We Trust is a portrait of a town, and a meditation on home and belonging. It reveals that in the coldest places on earth, you find the warmest and funniest people.

The Accounters of War (Putin på anklagebænken)

Support: NOK 800,000
Country: Denmark
Production company: Koncern TV og filmproduktion
Directors: Camilla Pedersen & Nikolaj Viborg
Pitch: A team of Ukrainian investigators – supervised by international experts - investigates war crimes and prepares trials against the perpetrators. For the first time in European history, war crimes are investigated in an active war zone.

The Smuggler (Smugglaren)

Support: 600,000
Country: Sweden
Production company: Ballad Film
Director: Sylvelin Måkestad
Pitch: An adventurous elderly lady embarks on a journey through Finland in search of a long-lost gun - a weapon that carries her life story. With warmth and humour, we get to know The Smuggler, a woman who harbours a longing to be reconciled with her dead father. This leads to a series of absurd events during a bus trip through the Finnish countryside, with the goal of bringing home her father’s pistol.

DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT

Super Charlie

Support: NOK 60,000
Distribution country: Iceland
Distribution company: Smarabio

Super Charlie

Support: NOK 200,000
Distribution country: Norway
Distribution company: Nordisk Film Distribution

Defiance (Uhma)

Support: NOK 50,000
Distribution country: Sweden
Distribution company: Stiftelsen Finlands kulturinstitut i Sverige

Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel (Kaptein Sabeltann og Grevinnen av Gral)

Support: NOK 90,000
Distribution country: Sweden
Distribution company: Nordisk Film Distribution

The Children of Silver Street (Børnene fra Sølvgade)

Support: NOK 40,000
Distribution country: Sweden
Distribution company: Smorgasbord Picture House (SPH Creatives AB)

Lotte & Totte: My Frist Friendship(Lotte & Totte: Min første ven)

Support: NOK 160,000
Distribution country: Norway
Distribution company: SF NORGE

When the Light Breaks (Ljósbrot)

Support: NOK 145,000
Distribution country: Finland
Distribution company: Cinemanse

Armand

Support: NOK 115,000
Distribution country: Finland
Distribution company: Cinema Mondo Ltd

The Swedish Torpedo (Den svenska torpeden)

Support: NOK 125,000
Distribution country: Finland
Distribution company: Cinemanse

Way Home (Vejen hjem)

Support: NOK 130,000
Distribution country: Norway
Distribution company: Ymer Media

Long Good Thursday (Mielensäpahoittajan rakkaustarina)

Support: NOK 90,000
Distribution country: Iceland
Distribution company: Neutrinos Productions Ice ehf.

Spermageddon

Support: NOK 150,000
Distribution country: Denmark
Distribution company: SF Studios

Ski

Support: NOK 50,000
Distribution country: Sweden
Distribution company: Lucky Dogs

The Summer Book (Kesäkirja)

Support: NOK 100,000
Distribution country: Sweden
Distribution company: Svensk Filmindustri

Way Home (Vejen hjem)

Support: NOK 130,000
Distribution country: Norway
Distribution company: Ymer Media

Loveable (Elskling)

Support: NOK 130,000
Distribution country: Sweden
Distribution company: Studio Show Entertainment

Loveable (Elskling)

Support: NOK 150,000
Distribution country: Finland
Distribution company: Oy Cinema Mondo Ltd

Loveable (Elskling)

Support: NOK 30,000
Distribution country: Denmark
Distribution company: Angel Distribution

DUBBING SUPPORT

Lotte & Totte: My Frist Friendship

Support: NOK 220,000
Language: Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Distribution company: Svensk Filmindustri

Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel

Support: NOK 90,000
Language: Norwegian
Distribution company: Nordisk Film Distribution

Super Charlie

Support: NOK 100,000
Language: Icelandic
Distribution company: Smarabios

INDUSTRY INITIATIVES SUPPORT

European Writers Club Bridging Generations / Connecting audiences

Support: NOK 125,000
Country: Sweden
Organiser: Film i Skåne
Pitch: Bridging Generations boost collaboration between experienced younger and older writers aiming for co-creating and accelerating impactful stories for TV series and other audiovisual formats relevant for a large audience in Europe and beyond. We nourish a network of industry creatives (writers, producers, broadcasters, and sales), and have an outreach to the European ecosystem through Open Clubs.

DEG Roadshow Nordics 2025

Support: NOK 75,000
Country: United Kingdom
Organiser: Digital Entertainment Group International
Pitch: On 8th of May 2025, the Nordic Digital Entertainment Tradeshow will take place at the Swedish Film Institute’s Filmhuset. This annual event brings together the entire home entertainment film industry for a full day seminar of keynotes, panel discussions, local content, case studies and data insights focusing on the development of the Nordic film market, in order to strengthen competencies within the industry.

Nordic Film Commissions 2025

Support: NOK 220,000
Country: Norway
Organiser: MIDTNORSK FILMSENTER
Pitch: Nordic Film Commissions is a network of 19 regional and national offices which connect producers with local industry, with service providers and producers. We guide producers through incentives and co-production funds, and set up productions for a smooth shoot. We get together at targeted markets and festivals to promote the Nordics, and to share knowledge and facilitate meetings between producers.

Stockfish Film and Industry Festival

Support: NOK 100,000
Country: Iceland
Organiser: Kvikmyndahátíð í Reykjavík
Pitch: Stockfish Film & Industry Festival is Iceland's premier platform for Nordic and international cinema, fostering collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange. Held annually in Reykjavík, it showcases award-winning films, supports emerging talent, and features vibrant industry days. New in 2025, it merges with the Icelandic Secondary School Film Festival to amplify young voices.

YOUNG NORDIC PRODUCERS CLUB IN CANNES

Support: NOK 70,000
Country: Denmark
Organiser: Filmgreb
Pitch: For the 14th time, we organise Young Producers Club in Cannes. The event takes place in Cannes May 15–18, 2025. So far, more than 300 Nordic producers have attended our programme, and we strongly believe that we have created a solid concept aimed at “young” Nordic producers at the film festival in Cannes. The concept meets some of the previously overlooked needs of young producers.

CPH:INDUSTRY 2025

Support: NOK 420,000
Country: Denmark
Organiser: CPH:DOX
Pitch: As part of CPH:DOX, one of the leading documentary film festivals in the world, CPH:INDUSTRY comprises an umbrella of B2B activities, with a strong focus on creative crossovers between film, journalism, art, science, new technology, and social change. We support risk-taking, innovative non fiction media, spanning from feature films, series, to new media productions.

Northern Animation Network - N.A.N.

Support: NOK 300,000
Country: Denmark
Organiser: VIA University College
Pitch: N.A.N. is a network of Northern Animation Festivals aiming to promote the animation industry in the Scandinavian countries through 2 initiatives: First, a joint digital platform hosting original interviews with talents and artists from and relevant to the region; and second, a series of network activities supporting knowledge-sharing and best practice across the region.

Nordic Film Market / Göteborg Film Festival Industry 2025

Support: NOK 575,000
Country: Sweden
Organiser: Göteborg Film Festiva
Pitch: Nordic Film Market is the leading market in the Nordics featuring a lineup of new films available for distribution, works in progress, projects in development, spotting talent and trends from the region. Held in parallell with the Göteborg Film Festival, the Industry programme also includes the conference and marketplace TV Drama Vision, focusing on drama series, and the Nostradamus initiative.

M:brane 2025 Forum

Support: NOK 315,000
Country: Norway
Organiser: M:brane
Pitch: Annual international forum for audiovisual content, with a young audience as its target group. All genres and all formats. All projects in development stage. The forum contains documentary workshop REALYOUNG©, The Opening Industry Conference, 2 pitching sessions, One to One Meeting, and Panel Science for Senses (NEW).

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