27th Nordic Film Market Line-Up Unveiled
Over 70 films, works in progress, and development projects will be showcased during the market, taking place January 28–30, 2026.
As the leading marketplace in the region, Göteborg Film Festival’s Nordic Film Market offers a curated selection of new and upcoming Nordic films and talents. This year, we are thrilled to welcome 600+ market delegates, including buyers, distributors, sales agents, producers, festival programmers, fund representatives, and other key delegates, from 35 countries to Göteborg.
This year’s main market line-up features 19 completed Nordic market screenings, 19 Works in Progress, and 16 films in development presented through the market’s co-production platform, Discovery, alongside 6 high-potential international titles showcased in the Nordic Gateway.
In 2026, Hotel Draken will serve as the central hub of the Nordic Film Market, hosting a broad programme of talks, case studies, film school pitches, and more.
The complete market programme and schedule will be announced next week.
Nordic Film Market Delegates as of Jan 9
Works in Progress 2026
19 Nordic films in post-production will be presented at this year's Nordic Film Market.
Almost There (NO), directed by Rikke Gregersen, produced by Ingvil Sæther Berger, Motlys (Sales: TBA)
Beloved (NO), directed by Erik Poppe, produced by Finn Gjerdrum, Paradox (Sales: Reinvent Yellow)
Bloodsuckers (SE), directed by Elin Grönblom, produced by Patrik Andersson, Jakob Abrahamsson, Mylla Films (Sales: TBA)
Brace Your Heart (SE), directed by Amanda Kernell, produced by Eva Åkergren, Nordisk Film (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Candy Kings (DK), directed by Ulaa Salim, produced by Daniel Mühlendorph, Hyæne (Sales: Reinvent Yellow)
Halima (FI), directed by Naima Mohamud, produced by Anita Hyppönen, Jani Pösö, Hannu Aukia, It's Alive Films (Sales: TBA)
Lionheart (DK), directed by Nagieb Khaja, produced by Signe Leick Jensen, Morten Kaufmann, Toolbox Film (Sales: TBA)
Low Expectations (NO), directed by Eivind Landsvik, produced by Synnøve Hørsdal, Lotte Sandbu, Maipo (Sales: TBA)
Maia Against the World (DK), directed by Hannah Elbke, produced by Maria Møller Christoffersen, Frau Film (Sales: TBA)
Once in The Archipelago (SE), directed by Alex Schulman, produced by Christina Legkova, Sofie Palage, Warner Bros (Sales: TBA)
Push The Button (SE), directed by Anton Källrot, produced by Ylva Olaison, Madeleine Ekman, Ögat Film (Sales: Picture Tree international)
Red Snow (FI), directed by Ilja Rautsi, produced by Misha Jaari, Mark Lwoff, Bufo (Sales: Charades)
Saturn Return (SE), directed by Agnes Skonare, produced by Joel Rostmark, Adam Meinking, Saturnus Films (Sales: TBA)
Sāp (SE), directed by Alecio Araci, produced by Stina Ikovic, Alicia Hansen, Prolaps Produktion (Sales: TBA)
Transfer Window (DK), directed by Caroline Sasha Cogez, produced by Jesper Morthorst, Lise Orheim Stender, Motor (Sales: TBA)
Vampyr (NO), directed by Arild Fröhlich, produced by Petter Onstad Løkke, Cornelia Boysen, Maipo (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Weird Elliot (SE), directed by Johannes Nyholm, produced by Nima Yousefi, Peter Krupenin, HOBAB (Sales: TBA)
Will You Care If I Die? (SE), directed by Rojda Sekersöz, produced by Helen Ahlsson, Sandra Harms, Nordic Drama Queens (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Woman, Unknown (DK), directed by May el-Toukhy, produced by Mikael Rieks, Nordisk Film Production (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Discovery Co-Production Platform
16 Nordic films in development will be presented at Discovery 2026.
Discovery is Nordic Film Market’s platform for promoting feature films in development, facilitating opportunities to discover new Nordic talents and for the projects to connect with co-production and financing partners.
Presenting partner: Film i Väst.
A Root of Evil (SE), directed by Henrik Björn, produced by Emma Nyberg, Johanna Bergenstråhle, Nordisk Film Sweden (Sales: TBA)
Beautiful Misfits (SE), directed by André Vaara, produced by Erika Malmgren, Annika Hellström, Cinenic Film (Sales: TBA)
Bitte Leben (SE), directed by Elsa Rosengren, produced by Peter Krupenin, Christopher Zitterbart, Margarita Amineva, HOBAB (Sales: TBA)
Cartas (SE), directed by Juan Pablo Libossart, produced by Anna-Maria Kantarius, Mimmi Spång, Garagefilm International (Sales: TBA)
Labour Day (FI), directed by Joel Karppanen, produced by Pasi Hakkio, Wacky Tie Films (Sales: TBA)
Light and Shadows (NO), directed by Dag Johan Haugerud, produced by Yngve Sæther, Motlys (Sales: TBA)
Medicated (DK), directed by Las Dyhrcrone, produced by Daniel Mühlendorph, Hyæne Film (Sales: TBA)
Ghosts (DK), directed by Milad Alami, produced by Stinna Lassen, Uma Film (Sales: TBA)
Neela (DK), directed by Nivetha Balasubramaniam, produced by Matilda Appelin, New Day Productions (Sales: TBA)
Out of Athens (NO), directed by Badrudin Ga'ur, produced by Vibeke Ringen, Nordisk Film Production (Sales: TBA)
Racer (SE), directed by Johan Storm, produced by Per Janérus, Björn Carlström, Harmonica Films (Sales: TBA)
Swine (SE), directed by Frida Kempff, produced by Erik Andersson, David Herdies, Läsk (Sales: TBA)
The Silver of Egill (IS), directed by Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, produced by Grímar Jónsson, Netop Films (Sales: TBA)
This Body Is My Final Address (FI), directed by August Joensalo, produced by Emilia Haukka, Aamu Film Company (Sales: TBA)
Tiger (NO), directed by Rikke Gregersen, produced by Rebekka Rognøy, Gary Cranner, Bacon (Sales: TBA)
Worldbuilding (SE), directed by Balder Ljunggren, produced by Stina Ikovic, Alicia Hansen, Prolaps produktion (Sales: TBA)
Nordic Gateway: international projects in financing
Nordic Gateway is our new section connecting international feature films with Nordic partners. Highlighting six high-potential projects from renowned creators and production companies, the initiative sparks opportunities for co-production and financing.
Alors on Danse (BE), directed by Pieter Van Hees, produced by Roxanne Sarkozi, De Wereldvrede (Sales: TBA). Presented in partnership with Flanders Image.
Chentian (PS), directed by Suha Arraf, produced by May Odeh, Odeh Films (Sales: TBA)
Element (DE), directed by Mariko Minoguchi, produced by Jorgo Narjes, X-Filme (Sales: TBA). Presented in partnership with EAVE and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg.
Euro Pop Bubble (UK), directed by Grant Gulczynski, produced by Harry Silverlock, Crystal Compass (Sales: TBA). Presented in partnership with MIDPOINT Institute.
Our Sister Angela – Black Power in the GDR (DE), directed by Jascha Hannover, Katharina Warda, produced by Markus Augé, Florianfilm (Sales: TBA). Presented in partnership with Film- und Medienstiftung NRW.
Two Little Nightmares (HR), directed by Nebojša Slijepčević, produced by Danijel Pek, Katarina Prpić, Antitalent (Sales: TBA). Presented in partnership with Cinelink Industry Days.
Nordic Market Screenings
19 new Nordic feature fiction and documentary films will be presented as market screenings at this year’s market.
The screenings take place on-site in Göteborg, and a selection is available online at the Industry Platform. The screenings are exclusively accessible to accredited programmers, buyers and sales agents. No press allowed.
Additional market screenings may be announced. The market screening schedule will be available January 20.
Agnes Against the World (NO), directed by David B. Berget, produced by Annie Feldsott, aeronauts (Sales: TBA)
Butterfly (NO), directed by Itonje Søimer Guttormsen, produced by Maria Ekerhovd, Mer Film (Sales: Protagonist Pictures)
Drama Kings (SE), directed by Adi Omanovic, Mak Omanovic, produced by Adi Omanovic, Mak Omanovic, Omanovic Production (Sales: TBA)
Earth Song (FI), directed by Erol Mintaş, produced by Mete Sasioglu, Erol Mintaş, Sons of Lumière (Sales: TBA)
Home (DK), directed by Marijana Janković, produced by Mads-August Grarup Hertz, Nordisk Film A/S (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Kidnapping of a President (FI), directed by Samuli Valkama, produced by John Lundsten, Melli Maikkula, TACK Films (Sales: LevelK)
Kraken (NO), directed by Pål Øie, produced by Einar Loftesnes, Handmade Films in Norwegian Woods, Nordisk Film (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Lucky (DK), directed by Nitesh Anjaan, produced by Charlotte Hjordt, Zentropa Entertainments (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Man Up! (DK), directed by Frederikke Aspöck, produced by Senia Dremstrup, SF Studios (Sales: TBA)
Special Unit – The First Murder (DK), directed by Christoffer Boe, produced by Thomas Heinesen, Nordisk Film Production A/S (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Tell Everyone (FI), directed by Alli Haapasalo, produced by Teea Hyytiä, Helsinki-filmi (Sales: LevelK)
The Last Resort (DK), directed by Maria Sødahl, produced by Thomas Robsahm, Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen, Nordisk Film Production A/S (Sales: TrustNordisk)
The Patron (SE), directed by Julia Thelin, produced by Eliza Jones, Markus Waltå, Grand Slam Film (Sales: TBA)
The Quiet Beekeeper (SE), directed by Marcus Karlsson, produced by Lovisa Charlier Ginday, Mariedamfilm AB (Sales: TBA)
The Squirrel (FI), directed by Markus Lehmusruusu, produced by Mark Lwoff, Misha Jaari, Bufo Films (Sales: Reinvent Yellow)
Three of a Kind (DK), directed by Charlotte Brodthagen, produced by Sophie D'Souza, Anne Falkesgaard, Zentropa Entertainments (Sales: TrustNordisk)
Two spotlighted documentaries from Göteborg Film Festival’s Nordic Documentary Competition:
A Song for Love (SE), directed by Hogir Hirori, produced by Antonio Russo Merenda, Ginestra Film (Sales: TBA)
The Curse of Kane (NO), directed by Even G. Benestad, August Baugstø Hanssen, produced by Carsten Aanonsen, Indie Film (Sales: TBA)