26th Nordic Film Market Line-Up Unveiled
Over 60 Nordic films, Works in Progress, and development projects will be showcased at the market, held January 29–31, 2025.
As the premier marketplace in the region, Göteborg Film Festival’s Nordic Film Market presents a curated selection of new and upcoming Nordic films and talents. This year, close to 500 invited industry professionals— buyers, distributors, sales agents, producers, festival programmers, and fund representatives—from 38 countries will gather to take part of the market.
The 2025 line-up includes 21 completed feature films, 15 Works in Progress, and 14 projects in development, presented at the co-production platform Discovery. Nordic Gateway, a new section featuring five standout international projects seeking Nordic partners, will also make its debut in the programme.
Additional programme highlights will be presented in the coming weeks.
Works in Progress 2025
15 Nordic films in post-production will be presented in this year’s Works in Progress selection.
The Works in Progress will be moderated by Wendy Mitchell, journalist and filmfestival consultant.
A Light That Never Goes Out (FI), directed by Lauri-Matti Parppei, produced by Ilona Tolmunen and Vincent Saunders, Made and Goodtime Pictures
A Sweetness From Nowhere (SE), directed by Ester Martin Bergsmark, produced by Anna-Maria Kantarius, Garagefilm
Árru (NO), directed by Elle Sofe Sara, produced by Elisa Fernanda Pirir and Court Ropp, Stær
Biodlaren (SE), directed by Marcus Carlsson, produced by Lovisa Charlier Ginday, Mariedamfilm
The Dance Club (SE), directed by Lisa Langseth, produced by Maria Walter Dahlin and Veronika Öhnedal, Meta Film
Hana Korea (DK), directed by Frederik Sølberg, produced by Sara Stockmann and Heejung Oh, Sonntag
Home (DK), directed by Marijana Janković, produced by Mads-August Grarup Hertz, Nordisk Film
The Love That Remains (IS), directed by Hlynur Pálmason, produced by Anton Máni Svansson and Katrin Pors, STILL VIVID and Snowglobe
My First Love (NO), directed by Mari Storstein, produced by Tøri Gjendal and Thomas Robsahm, Nordisk Film
No Good Men (DE/DK/NO/FR), directed by Shahrbanoo Sadat, produced by Katja Adomeit, Adomeit Film
No Rest for the Wicked (DK), directed by Kasper Kalle, produced by Lars Bredo Rahbek, SF Studios
Solo mama (NO), directed by Janicke Askevold, produced by Rebekka Rognøy, Magne Lyngner, Magnus Albertsen, and Gary Cranner, Bacon Pictures Oslo
The Squirrel (FI), directed by Markus Lehmusruusu, produced by Mark Lwoff and Misha Jaari, Bufo
Weightless (DK), directed by Emilie Thalund, produced by Anna Dammegaard Søllested and Clara Jantzen Kreinøe, Snowglobe
Ø (working title) (DK/NO), directed by Maria Sødahl, produced by Thomas Robsahm and Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen, Nordisk Film
Discovery Co-production Platform
14 Nordic films in development will be presented at Discovery 2025.
Discovery is Nordic Film Market’s platform for promoting feature films in development, facilitating opportunities to discover Nordic creators and talents and for the projects to connect with co-production and financing partners. Presenting partner: Film i Väst.
The Discovery will be moderated by Jonas Pedersen Hardebrant.
A Certain Type (NO), directed by Christoffer Lossius, produced by Louise Beyer and Jonas Bruun, Skala - Storm Films
Bloodsuckers (SE), directed by Elin Grönblom, produced by Patrik Andersson and Jakob Abrahamsson, Mylla Films
Colossus of Tenderness (DK), directed by Søren Peter Langkjær Bojsen, produced by Mads-August Grarup Hertz, Nordisk Film
Elion (working title) (DK), directed by Nagieb Khaja, produced by Morten Kaufmann and Signe Leick Jensen, Toolbox Film
Flowers of Farewell (FI), directed by Pavel Andonov, produced by Inka Hietala
Girl Beast (DK), directed by Selma Sunniva, produced by Maria Møller Kjeldgaard and Ann-Sofie Grøndal, Manna Film
Idrix (SE), directed by Theresa Traore Dahlberg, produced by Mirjam Gelhorn, Mantaray
Low Expectations (NO), directed by Eivind Landsvik, produced by Lotte Sandbu and Synnøve Hørsdal, Maipo and Snowglobe
Like There is No Tomorrow (SE/NO), directed by Tess Quatri, produced by Elisa Pirir, Stær
When Johan Johanaš Disappeared to the Mountains (FI), directed by Suvi West, produced by Julia Elomäki, Tekele
Siri, Police (SE), directed by Maria von Hausswolff, produced by Sigrid Helleday, New Land
Whale (IS), directed by Helga Rakel Rafnsdóttir, produced by Heather Millard, Compass Films
You Crazy Thing (FI), directed by Miia Tervo, produced by Marko Talli, Yellow Film
Nordic Gateway – international projects in financing
In 2025, Göteborg Film Festival’s Nordic Film Market launches the Nordic Gateway, a new section connecting international feature films with Nordic partners.
Highlighting five high-potential projects from renowned creators and production companies, the initiative sparks opportunities for co-production and financing.
Bleach (XK), directed by Kaltrina Krasniqi, produced by Ares Shporta, Vera Films
Dance Me to the End of Love (QC, CA), directed by Philippe Lesage, produced by Galilé Marion-Gauvin, Productions L'unité Centrale
Grammatik (DE), directed by Popo Fan, produced by Julia Cöllen, Karsten Krauise, and Frank Scheuffele, Fünferfilm
Honor of Persia (DE), directed by Zar Amir Ebrahimi, produced by Mohammad Farokhmanesh, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, and Jacob Jarek, Brave New Work, Alambic Production and Profile Pictures
Torpor (BE), directed by Meltse Van Coillie, produced by Hans Everaert, Menuetto
Nordic Film Market Awards
Film Finances Scandinavia Award
All projects in the Discovery co-production platform are eligible for the new Film Finances Scandinavia Award. The award celebrates a Nordic feature project that demonstrates artistic excellence and international potential. The award includes €15,000 in development support. Presented by Film Finances Scandinavia.
Jury:
Goran Kapetanović (SE) – Director
Katrin Mersmann (DE) – Head of Funding and International Co-production, MOIN Film Fund
Paolo Bertolin (IT) – Senior programmer, Artistic Director, New Zealand International Film Festival
Tint Post-Production Award
The Tint Post-Production Award, valued at 400,000 SEK (€35,000), is presented by Göteborg-based post-production company Tint. The award recognizes one exceptional project from the Nordic Gateway section, providing high-quality post-production services to support the winning project’s artistic vision. Presented by Tint Post.
Jury:
Claus Ladegaard (DE) – Film Consultant, former Danish Film Institute CEO
Jacobine van der Vloed (NL) – Managing Director, ACE Producers
Maria Ekerhovd (NO) – Producer, MER Film
2025 Nordic Market Screenings
15 new Nordic feature fiction films and 6 highlighted documentaries 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, exclusively accessible to accredited programmers, buyers and sales agents. No press allowed.
The screening schedule will be presented Thursday, January 16. Additional market screenings may be announced.