08/04/2003

For the third year running, the Swedish Film Institute is hosting a meeting place for both established and aspiring Swedish filmmakers. The event will run from 24-26 April during which a series of seminars, screenings, exhibitions will be attended by Swedish and international industry representatives. This year’s keynote speakers include US screenwriter, Philip LaZebnik (Pocahontas, The Prince of Egypt), the French distributors of Lilja 4-Ever [+see also:
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Some 800 people attended the 2002 event that included 43 screenings and 44 international guests and speakers.

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