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New Nordic Films Finalizes Industry Market Slate for Haugesund Festival

The market’s finalized slate features Benjamin Ree’s new documentary, a Baltic-focused co-production lineup, a works-in-progress showcase that addresses regional funding pressures.

New Nordic Films lifts the veil on its Nordic Co-Production Market line-up
New Nordic Films reveals its latest batch of works in progress
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Overview

  • Organizers confirmed a 21-project development lineup for the Nordic Co-Production Market alongside 16 works-in-progress screenings.
  • Primetime Emmy–winner Benjamin Ree will present his documentary “The Greatest Illusion” as the flagship Co-Production entry.
  • A Baltic Focus brings six selected films from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the co-production fold.
  • Works in Progress highlights include Linda Hambäck’s animation “Dante” and Pål Øie’s Norwegian horror “Kraken,” among a dozen other post-production features.
  • The market’s expert panels on Sámi cinema, animation, marketing and distribution, reinforced by European Film Club producers, aim to tackle regional funding challenges.