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Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the Danish audiovisual sector.

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Country profile: Denmark

Country profile: Denmark

27 December 2020

Five Nordic composers unpack scoring, collaborating with directors and unleashing creativity at the EFM

Berlinale 2024 – EFM

Five Nordic composers unpack scoring, collaborating with directors and unleashing creativity at the EFM

BERLINALE 2024: The HARPA-nominated professionals explored their work on recent hits such as Apolonia, Apolonia and Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  

21 February 2024

The roster for CPH:CONFERENCE 2024 is unveiled

CPH:DOX 2024 – CPH:DOX Industry

The roster for CPH:CONFERENCE 2024 is unveiled

Filmmakers Alex Gibney, Johan Grimonprez and Laura Huertas Millan, along with industry figures Jessica Harrop and Marie Nelson, will be prominent participants in the upcoming conferences  

15 February 2024

CPH:FORUM reveals its 2024 selection

CPH:DOX 2024 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:FORUM reveals its 2024 selection

In March, a total of 32 projects will be vying for the CPH:DOX industry section’s awards, which include two new Eurimages prizes, among other trophies  

08 February 2024

The Nordic box office kept on growing in 2023, despite mixed fortunes

Box Office - Iceland/Sweden/Finland/Denmark/Norway

The Nordic box office kept on growing in 2023, despite mixed fortunes

Iceland had its best year since 2018, Denmark witnessed a slight decline in admissions, whilst Norway, Sweden and Finland’s theatres are filling up but are still emptier than in 2019  

23 January 2024

Nordisk Film Cinemas rolls out new Bioplus Unlimited subscription service

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Denmark

Nordisk Film Cinemas rolls out new Bioplus Unlimited subscription service

By paying a €30 monthly fee, users gain unlimited access to all regular screenings in Denmark’s 23 Nordisk Film Cinemas theatres  

27 December 2023

The producers of the Cannes hit The Settlers explore its complex co-production journey

London 2023

The producers of the Cannes hit The Settlers explore its complex co-production journey

At a BFI London Industry Talk, Giancarlo Nasi and Emily Morgan unveiled how the film was brought to the screen courtesy of nine co-production countries and the UK Global Screen Fund  

13 October 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

MIA 2023

Eight pubcasters launch New8, the biggest drama collaboration in Europe

The group of Northern and Western European broadcasters will share their best drama shows with each other  

11 October 2023

CPH:DOX announces the projects selected for CPH:LAB

CPH:DOX 2024 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:DOX announces the projects selected for CPH:LAB

The teams behind nine international immersive documentary projects will take part in the talent development and training programme, and will present them at the 2024 edition of the festival  

21 September 2023

Vuelta Group continues its rapid expansion

Industry / Market - Europe

Vuelta Group continues its rapid expansion

Launched in July upon the incorporation of Playtime, Scanbox and SquareOne under its umbrella, the European studio has added Italian outfit Indiana and is taking a stake in French group Pan  

21 September 2023

Piracy is on the rise in all Nordic countries, according to Mediavision

Industry / Market - Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Norway

Piracy is on the rise in all Nordic countries, according to Mediavision

The illicit activity is most prevalent in Sweden, at 25% among users aged 15-74, but Denmark, Finland and Norway are catching up at an alarming rate  

11 July 2023

Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research project

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research project

CANNES 2023: The ambitious three-year initiative, backed by Horizon Europe, aims to empower and transform the film industries of seven small European countries  

25 May 2023

Film i Väst flaunts Anders Thomas Jensen’s Back to Reality

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Film i Väst flaunts Anders Thomas Jensen’s Back to Reality

CANNES 2023: Fanny Ovesen, John Skoog and Magnus von Horn have also been revealed to be preparing new works, some of them involving lots of stolen Danish money  

21 May 2023

Only on Earth wins at CPH:FORUM

CPH:DOX 2023 – CPH:DOX Industry/Awards

Only on Earth wins at CPH:FORUM

The project by Robin Petréiljana Tutorov has received the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, while Red Zone by Iryna Tsilyk snagged the Special Eurimages Development Award  

24 March 2023

CPH:FORUM reveals its selection

CPH:DOX 2023 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:FORUM reveals its selection

A total of 33 projects in development, eight works in progress and eight projects from Eastern Europe have been selected for CPH:DOX’s industry event  

14 February 2023

CPH:CONFERENCE focuses on the “Future at Our Fingertips”

CPH:DOX 2023 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:CONFERENCE focuses on the “Future at Our Fingertips”

The component of the CPH:DOX Industry programme includes meetings with filmmakers, producers, gatekeepers and organisations that envision the future of the non-fiction community  

08 February 2023

The business side of animation schools takes centre stage at Cartoon Business

Cartoon 2022 – Cartoon Business

The business side of animation schools takes centre stage at Cartoon Business

Three representatives from Gobelins, École de Condé and The Animation Workshop spoke about how they aim to expand their reach and form solid connections with the industry  

22 November 2022

Six Danish studios call for compromise to bring Denmark’s streaming crisis to an end; Viaplay seals short-term agreement with Create Denmark

Industry / Market - Denmark

Six Danish studios call for compromise to bring Denmark’s streaming crisis to an end; Viaplay seals short-term agreement with Create Denmark

Cineuropa spoke to producer Peter Bose, one of the signatories of the open letter urging the parties to find a solution, and Roberta Alenius, of Viaplay  

07 October 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Série Series 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Backed by the EU and launched at this year’s Série Series, the effort aims to increase collaboration on high-end series projects across the continent  

07 July 2022

Cineuropa asks the experts: “Why is piracy increasing in the Nordic countries?”

Industry / Market - Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Norway

Cineuropa asks the experts: “Why is piracy increasing in the Nordic countries?”

According to the latest figures published by Mediavision, 17% of all people aged 15-74 in the region illegally streamed or downloaded films and TV episodes last month  

28 June 2022

Studiocanal seals a film output deal with Scanbox Entertainment

Industry / Market - France/Finland/Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Iceland

Studiocanal seals a film output deal with Scanbox Entertainment

The agreement will see Studiocanal’s slate of movies released in the Nordic countries, including the likes of Cédric Klapisch’s Rise and Eric Lartigau’s This One Summer  

23 June 2022

Denmark approves a 6% levy on streaming services, sparks debate and chaos among the industry

Industry / Market - Denmark

Denmark approves a 6% levy on streaming services, sparks debate and chaos among the industry

Cineuropa caught up with Viaplay reps and the Danish Producers’ Association to get their insights into the divisive provision recently approved by the Danish government  

16 June 2022

REinvent International Sales is ready to scare Cannes senseless with Dark Windows

Cannes 2022 – Marché du Film

REinvent International Sales is ready to scare Cannes senseless with Dark Windows

The Copenhagen-based company is bringing a varied selection of projects to France, from horror movies to Erik Poppe’s The Emigrants  

18 May 2022

TrustNordisk boasts an ambitious line-up for this year’s Marché du Film

Cannes 2022 – Marché du Film

TrustNordisk boasts an ambitious line-up for this year’s Marché du Film

The Danish sales agent is bringing a total of 16 new titles to the Croisette, including three drama series and 13 features  

10 May 2022

The UK's BritBox set to launch in Scandinavia on 28 April

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Sweden/Norway/Finland/Denmark/UK

The UK's BritBox set to launch in Scandinavia on 28 April

The streaming service’s rich slate of audiovisual productions will include Britbox Originals, exclusive new series and TV classics  

25 April 2022

REPORT: CPH:DOX Forum 2022

CPH:DOX 2022 - CPH:DOX Industry

REPORT: CPH:DOX Forum 2022

We profile ten outstanding projects presented at last week's CPH:DOX Forum and Works in Progress  

05 April 2022

The Last Nomads wins at CPH:FORUM

CPH:DOX 2022 – CPH:DOX Industry

The Last Nomads wins at CPH:FORUM

The project by Biljana Tutorov and Petar Glomazić has received the Eurimages Co-production Development Award in Copenhagen  

01 April 2022

Viaplay and NBCUniversal Global Distribution ink a multi-year content deal

Industry / Market - Sweden/Finland/Denmark/ Norway/Iceland/Netherlands/Poland/USA

Viaplay and NBCUniversal Global Distribution ink a multi-year content deal

The new partnership, covering more than 400 titles, will make Viaplay the exclusive streaming home of DreamWorks Animation series in all five Nordic countries, the Netherlands and Poland  

24 February 2022

CPH:FORUM reveals the selection for its 2022 edition

CPH:DOX 2022 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:FORUM reveals the selection for its 2022 edition

A total of 30 projects and six Nordic works in progress have been selected for the industry event, which will run physically in Copenhagen  

11 February 2022

TrustNordisk revs its engines for this year’s European Film Market

Berlinale 2022 - EFM

TrustNordisk revs its engines for this year’s European Film Market

The Danish sales agent will present its rich slate, including features such as Speak No Evil as well as some much-anticipated series such as Lars von Trier’s The Kingdom Exodus  

07 February 2022

The Nordisk Film and TV Fond asks, “What future awaits Nordic features?”

Industry / Market - Finland/Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Iceland

The Nordisk Film and TV Fond asks, “What future awaits Nordic features?”

The debate covered several key topics, including content, production volumes, and flexible funding models and distribution windows  

01 February 2022

HBO enjoys major growth in the Nordics and adds over 635,000 subscribing households following Max launch

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Sweden/Denmark/Finland/Norway/USA

HBO enjoys major growth in the Nordics and adds over 635,000 subscribing households following Max launch

The new figures disclosed by Mediavision show that the streaming giant is now back in the region’s top three, with an average household penetration of just below 20%  

17 January 2022

Industry experts analyse the opportunities and the challenges brought about by the surge in VoD services in the Nordic countries

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Sweden/Norway/Denmark/Finland

Industry experts analyse the opportunities and the challenges brought about by the surge in VoD services in the Nordic countries

The NAGRA Kudelski webinar saw five panellists discussing audience engagement strategies, growth drivers, consumption trends and marketing content within the regional and international context  

02 December 2021

NENT Group sells 12 production labels to Fremantle

Distribution / Releases / Exhibitors - Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden/USA

NENT Group sells 12 production labels to Fremantle

The agreement covers one studio based in Denmark, three in Finland, six in Norway and two in Sweden  

04 October 2021

CPH:DOX to launch its Big Digital Live Platform

CPH:DOX 2021

CPH:DOX to launch its Big Digital Live Platform

David Byrne, Seyran Ates and Marina Abramovic are among the participants in the digital events; the festival is preparing a programme for the opening of Danish cinemas on 6 May  

26 March 2021

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