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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

Northern European broadcasters launch Northern Star Project for children’s drama

Industry / Market - UK/Belgium/Denmark/Netherlands/Norway

Northern European broadcasters launch Northern Star Project for children’s drama

Five public service broadcasters have joined forces to develop scripted series for children aged 7+, with the initiative opening its first call for projects across Northern Europe  

18 August 2026

REPORT: Match Me! @ Locarno Pro 2026

Locarno 2026 – Locarno Pro

REPORT: Match Me! @ Locarno Pro 2026

Cineuropa profiles seven emerging producers presenting internationally orientated companies and projects spanning Brazilian survival drama, Nordic paranoia and European family cinema  

07 August 2026

The Munich Film Festival sees Alli Haapasalo and Christian Bonke discussing vulnerability, trust and risk-taking in Nordic cinema

Munich 2026

The Munich Film Festival sees Alli Haapasalo and Christian Bonke discussing vulnerability, trust and risk-taking in Nordic cinema

The helmers unpacked the creative processes behind Tell Everyone and Hercules Falling, two island-set dramas shaped by trauma, community and a search for freedom  

09 July 2026

REPORT: CineCoPro Conference @ Munich International Film Festival 2026

Munich 2026

REPORT: CineCoPro Conference @ Munich International Film Festival 2026

We take a closer look at the projects presented at the German event, which this year spotlighted co-productions between Germany and the Nordic countries  

03 July 2026

DOGMA 25 expands to Germany, led by Kurdwin Ayub, İlker Çatak, Nora Fingscheidt, Helene Hegemann and Tom Tykwer

Cannes 2026 – Marché du Film

DOGMA 25 expands to Germany, led by Kurdwin Ayub, İlker Çatak, Nora Fingscheidt, Helene Hegemann and Tom Tykwer

CANNES 2026: Danish sales outfit TrustNordisk is set to handle international sales on the upcoming films made as part of the initiative  

17 May 2026

LevelK unveils a Marché du Film slate spanning multiple genres

Cannes 2026 – Marché du Film

LevelK unveils a Marché du Film slate spanning multiple genres

The Danish international sales and aggregation house will present a broad selection of dramas, comedies, thrillers and family titles at this year’s market  

12 May 2026

TrustNordisk’s Cannes slate spans prestige drama, Nordic genre and DOGMA25

Cannes 2026 - Marché du Film

TrustNordisk’s Cannes slate spans prestige drama, Nordic genre and DOGMA25

The Danish sales agent presents a broad line-up spanning market screenings, genre titles and socially driven dramas, alongside key projects in post-production  

06 May 2026

Stockfish uplifts emerging collaborations between Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands

Stockfish 2026

Stockfish uplifts emerging collaborations between Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands

The festival’s “Future of the North Atlantic Film Landscape” panel explored opportunities for regional cooperation focused on community-led storytelling  

10 April 2026

CPH:DOX addresses the shifting documentary ecosystem

CPH:DOX 2026 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:DOX addresses the shifting documentary ecosystem

Producers, broadcasters and private funders from Europe and the USA discussed possible new combinations of models for financing and distributing documentaries  

23 March 2026

At CPH:DOX, Nordic broadcasters and film institutes launch joint documentary call

CPH:DOX 2026

At CPH:DOX, Nordic broadcasters and film institutes launch joint documentary call

A new initiative bringing together the region’s major pubcasters and national film institutes aims to support the development of high-quality non-fiction projects  

23 March 2026

CPH:INDUSTRY reveals its award winners

CPH:DOX 2026 – CPH:DOX Industry/Awards

CPH:INDUSTRY reveals its award winners

More than €100,000 in prizes have gone to projects from France, Morocco, the USA, Poland, Ukraine and beyond  

20 March 2026

CPH:INDUSTRY unveils line-ups for CPH:DOX SUMMIT and CPH:CONFERENCE

CPH:DOX 2026 - CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:INDUSTRY unveils line-ups for CPH:DOX SUMMIT and CPH:CONFERENCE

Media sovereignty, AI disruption and the “infrastructure of truth” take centre stage as this year’s industry programme calls for new alliances and safe havens for independent voices  

17 February 2026

REPORT: Spotlight on the Nordics – WIP Selection of Feature Films @ EFM

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

REPORT: Spotlight on the Nordics – WIP Selection of Feature Films @ EFM

BERLINALE 2026: We take a closer look at the feature-length projects showcased at the inaugural Spotlight on the Nordics works-in-progress event at the EFM  

13 February 2026

LevelK brings Dust to Berlin

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

LevelK brings Dust to Berlin

The Danish sales agent presents a diverse EFM slate led by Anke Blondé’s film, alongside Everyone’s Sorry Nowadays by Frederike Migom in Generation Kplus and several market titles  

05 February 2026

TrustNordisk unveils a strong and varied slate for the EFM

Berlinale 2026 – EFM

TrustNordisk unveils a strong and varied slate for the EFM

The Danish sales agent will be seeking deals for everything from Petra Volpe’s Sundance-screened prison drama Frank & Louis to Nordic genre, animation and drama fare  

04 February 2026

Wonderful Things That Work: Why courage, trust and collaboration still move audiences

Göteborg 2026 – Göteborg Industry

Wonderful Things That Work: Why courage, trust and collaboration still move audiences

A panel of producers and decision makers came to TV Drama Vision to reflect on why some projects still break through creatively and commercially, despite shrinking markets  

29 January 2026

New8 – The Next Chapter: Public broadcasters double down on trust-based European drama alliances

Göteborg 2026 – Göteborg Industry

New8 – The Next Chapter: Public broadcasters double down on trust-based European drama alliances

At TV Drama Vision, representatives from the New8 alliance outlined how deeper collaboration, shared editorial criteria and intensified coordination aim to strengthen European public service drama  

29 January 2026

The Eastern Denmark Film Fund launches

Industry / Market - Denmark

The Eastern Denmark Film Fund launches

The new, government-backed initiative will support Danish and international film and TV productions in the region  

26 January 2026

CPH:DOX announces its FORUM selection and new prizes

CPH:DOX 2026 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:DOX announces its FORUM selection and new prizes

The line-up includes new projects by Beniamino Barrese, Radu Ciorniciuc, Diana El Jeiroudi, Lea Glob, Göran Hugo Olsson and Verena Paravel, with a total of over €100,000 in awards available  

22 January 2026

The 2025 Nordic box office shows how local strength cushions a fragile recovery amid uneven supply

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

The 2025 Nordic box office shows how local strength cushions a fragile recovery amid uneven supply

While admissions trends across the Nordics remained uneven, high local market shares and resilient family fare suggest cinemas are holding ground, provided supply and price does not erode demand  

14 January 2026

CresCine maps the challenges of “small markets”

Industry / Market - Europe

CresCine maps the challenges of “small markets”

In its conclusions, the report reiterates that a theatrical release remains the backbone of the exhibition cycle, yet more flexible windows and a genuinely film-by-film approach are vital  

14 November 2025

Samsung and LevelK ink deal to launch RomCom TV

Industry / Market - Denmark/Sweden/Norway/Finland

Samsung and LevelK ink deal to launch RomCom TV

The international sales and aggregation house enters the growing FAST market with the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming channel, now live on Samsung Smart TV  

30 October 2025

Anders Thomas Jensen’s The Last Viking enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend

Box Office - Denmark

Anders Thomas Jensen’s The Last Viking enjoys a record-breaking opening weekend

The film starring Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas marks the biggest Danish live-action opening since 2018, with a total of over 127,000 admissions  

16 October 2025

The Nordic industry unites to adhere to ecological standard for film and TV productions

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

The Nordic industry unites to adhere to ecological standard for film and TV productions

From 2026, all five Nordic film institutes will adopt the Nordic Ecological Standard (NES), a cross-border sustainability framework supported by 34 organisations across the region  

12 September 2025

MOIN Film Fund launches Nordic NEST

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

MOIN Film Fund launches Nordic NEST

The fund is expanding its development scheme through German-Nordic collaboration thanks to a new programme involving five Nordic film institutes  

05 August 2025

Denmark greenlights a 25% production rebate scheme set to launch in 2026

Industry / Market - Denmark

Denmark greenlights a 25% production rebate scheme set to launch in 2026

The initiative will allocate around €17 million annually to attract international shoots and retain larger-scale domestic productions  

12 June 2025

The National Film School of Denmark probes the future of filmmaking at Cannes

Cannes 2025 – Marché du Film

The National Film School of Denmark probes the future of filmmaking at Cannes

CANNES 2025: The panel explored collaboration, education, storytelling gaps and the industry’s resistance to change when it comes to new technologies  

22 May 2025

Five Danish filmmakers open a bold new chapter for Danish cinema with DOGMA 25

Cannes 2025

Five Danish filmmakers open a bold new chapter for Danish cinema with DOGMA 25

CANNES 2025: Thirty years after DOGMA 95 shook the foundations of the seventh art, a new generation of directors is reigniting its spirit; their pics will be sold by TrustNordisk  

18 May 2025

TrustNordisk's Cannes Marché du Film slate highlights impactful stories

Cannes 2025 - Marché du Film

TrustNordisk's Cannes Marché du Film slate highlights impactful stories

The Danish sales agent will introduce to the market a varied slate that includes the new films by Petra Volpe, Amanda Kernell and Paprika Steen, among others  

07 May 2025

LevelK unveils a diverse slate for Cannes’ Marché du Film

Cannes 2025 - Marché du Film

LevelK unveils a diverse slate for Cannes’ Marché du Film

The Danish sales agent presents a mix of dramas, comedies and animation films, including David Verbeek's The Wolf, the Fox and the Leopard, Anke Blondé's Dust and Checkered Ninja 3  

07 May 2025

Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOX

CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry

Europa Distribution explores the release of documentaries at CPH:DOX

The network has held a case study workshop as part of its brand-new partnership with the Copenhagen-based festival  

06 May 2025

REPORT: CPH:FORUM 2025

CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry

REPORT: CPH:FORUM 2025

We take a close look at the award-winning European projects and the other most interesting works presented in the industry strands of CPH:DOX  

07 April 2025

Mediavision reports a huge increase in piracy in the Nordics

Industry / Market - Sweden/Norway/Denmark/Finland

Mediavision reports a huge increase in piracy in the Nordics

Illegal IPTV use is rising sharply in the region, particularly in Sweden, prompting lawsuits and government action  

07 April 2025

Mark Cousins speaks about AI and creativity at CPH:DOX

CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry

Mark Cousins speaks about AI and creativity at CPH:DOX

The revered Northern Irish helmer's conversation with Toronto programmer Thom Powers sparked a broader reflection on tech and imagination  

31 March 2025

CPH:INDUSTRY reveals its award winners

CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry/Awards

CPH:INDUSTRY reveals its award winners

Almost €100,000 in prizes have gone to projects from Denmark, Syria, France, India, the USA, Tunisia and Ukraine  

28 March 2025

Europa Distribution to explore case studies on documentary releases at CPH:DOX

CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry

Europa Distribution to explore case studies on documentary releases at CPH:DOX

The members of the network will delve into the theatrical run of Becoming Led Zepellin, Black Box Diaries, Ernest Cole: Lost & Found and No Other Land  

13 March 2025

Paris is ready to welcome Visions Nordiques – French Nordic Film Days

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

Paris is ready to welcome Visions Nordiques – French Nordic Film Days

The event will unfold from 5 to 9 March with screenings of films from northern Europe and industry days including a very attractive co-production workshop  

27 February 2025

Industry players navigate global uncertainty and mixed sentiments amidst a breath of fresh air from new EFM management

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

Industry players navigate global uncertainty and mixed sentiments amidst a breath of fresh air from new EFM management

BERLINALE 2025: The climate for sales and acquisitions still seems to be fairly upbeat, but industry professionals have noted shifting buyer behaviour and emerging challenges  

24 February 2025

LevelK unveils a dynamic selection of films for Berlin

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

LevelK unveils a dynamic selection of films for Berlin

The Danish sales agent presents a mix of dramas, comedies and genre flicks, including Dancing Queen in Hollywood, The Home and the Göteborg-premiered Live a Little  

05 February 2025

CPH:FORUM reveals its selection, adds new strand and prizes

CPH:DOX 2025 – CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:FORUM reveals its selection, adds new strand and prizes

The line-up includes new projects by Mark Cousins, Tamara Kotevska, Peter Middleton, Margreth Olin, Pieter-Jan De Pue, Camilla Nielsson, Anabel Rodriguez and Agnieszka Zwiefka  

30 January 2025

TrustNordisk showcases an exciting slate at the EFM

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

TrustNordisk showcases an exciting slate at the EFM

Seven films, including the world premieres of Late Shift and Home Sweet Home, highlight the Danish sales agent's presence at the Berlinale and its accompanying market  

30 January 2025

The 2024 Nordic box office sees mixed results

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

The 2024 Nordic box office sees mixed results

The region suffered declines in admissions, but local films thrived, with Denmark remaining the most stable market and Finland experiencing the steepest drop  

27 January 2025

REinvent sets sail to the EFM with one Panorama title, ten features and six series

Berlinale 2025 – EFM

REinvent sets sail to the EFM with one Panorama title, ten features and six series

The Danish sales agent’s line-up is led by Jeanette Nordahl's Beginnings and boasts a variety of productions from every Nordic country  

27 January 2025

Greenland set to launch its own film institute in 2026

Institutions / Legislation - Greenland/Denmark

Greenland set to launch its own film institute in 2026

The Greenland Parliament passed a new law to establish the body, tasked to fund and promote production and offering a 25% cash rebate scheme  

26 November 2024

CPH:LAB reveals nine selected international immersive documentary projects

CPH:DOX 2025 - CPH:DOX Industry

CPH:LAB reveals nine selected international immersive documentary projects

The curated line-up showcases a wide range of topics, genres and artistic approaches as well as a diverse representation among the storytellers  

20 September 2024

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

Karlovy Vary 2024 - KVIFF Eastern Promises

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

The region's untapped potential and growth need to be exploited to the fullest but controlled in order to avoid past mistakes, warns European Producers Club managing director Alexandra Lebret  

03 July 2024

Piracy keeps growing in the Nordic countries, the latest Mediavision survey finds

Industry / Market - Sweden/Norway/Denmark/Finland

Piracy keeps growing in the Nordic countries, the latest Mediavision survey finds

A total of 5 million users in the region now access pirated content, 400,000 more than in 2023  

04 June 2024

REPORT: CPH:FORUM 2024

CPH:DOX 2024 – CPH:DOX Industry

REPORT: CPH:FORUM 2024

We profile the most intriguing projects presented across the CPH:FORUM, CHANGE and WIP sections at this year’s edition of the Danish industry event  

29 March 2024