GÖTEBORG 2026 Göteborg Industry
Göteborg’s Nordic Film Market unveils its selection
- The leading Scandinavian market is preparing for its 27th edition, and will present new projects by Dag Johan Haugerud, Amanda Kernell, May el-Toukhy, Johannes Nyholm and Erik Poppe
The Göteborg Film Festival’s Nordic Film Market is set to return from 28-30 January for its 27th edition, showcasing over 70 films and projects that highlight the strength, diversity and international reach of contemporary Nordic cinema. Recognised as the world-leading marketplace for Nordic films, the event will once again serve as a key meeting point for the international industry, welcoming more than 600 accredited delegates from 35 countries, including buyers, distributors, sales agents, producers, festival programmers, fund representatives and other key decision-makers.
This year’s line-up comprises 19 completed Nordic market screenings, 19 works in progress and 16 films in development presented through the Discovery co-production platform. In parallel, the Nordic Gateway initiative returns with six high-potential international projects in financing, seeking Nordic co-production partners. The new projects by Dag Johan Haugerud (winner of the Berlinale Golden Bear for the third installment of his Oslo trilogy, Dreams (Sex Love) [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Dag Johan Haugerud
film profile]), Amanda Kernell (Sámi Blood [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Amanda Kernell
interview: Lars Lindstrom
film profile], Charter [+see also:
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trailer
interview: Amanda Kernell
film profile]), May el-Toukhy (Queen of Hearts [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Gustav Lindh
interview: May el-Toukhy
film profile]), Johannes Nyholm (The Giant [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Johannes Nyholm
film profile], Koko-di Koko-da [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Johannes Nyholm
film profile]) and Erik Poppe (The King's Choice [+see also:
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trailer
interview: Erik Poppe
film profile], U - July 22 [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Erik Poppe
film profile]), among others, have been selected.
In 2026, the Nordic Film Market moves its main hub to Hotel Draken, which will host an expanded programme of talks, case studies, film school pitches and industry sessions. Among the highlights of the programme is an exclusive on-stage conversation with Ruben Östlund, the two-time Palme d’Or-winning director and honorary president of the Göteborg Film Festival, who will offer insights into his upcoming feature The Entertainment System Is Down.
Two major awards will once again be presented during the market. The Film Finances Scandinavia Award, offering €15,000 in cash development support, will be granted to an outstanding Nordic project from the Discovery section, recognising artistic excellence and international potential. The jury comprises Thomas Rosso, programme manager at Cannes’ Critics’ Week; Emilie Szemraj, creative executive at Protagonist Pictures; and Max Malka, executive producer at Banijay Finland.
The Tint Post-Production Award, valued at 400,000 SEK (€37,200), will be awarded to a standout international project from the Nordic Gateway selection. Offered by Göteborg-based post-production company Tint, the prize provides high-end post-production services aimed at supporting the artistic realisation of the selected film. The jury includes Filmfest Hamburg director Malika Rabahallah; Charades festivals manager Léonard Altmann and producer Thomas Robsahm (Nordisk Film).
Here is the selection:
Works in Progress
Sãt – Alecio Araci (Sweden)
Producers: Stina Ikovic, Alicia Hansen (Prolaps Produktion)
Transfer Window – Caroline Sasha Cogez (Denmark)
Producers: Jesper Morthorst, Lise Orheim Stender (Motor)
Woman, Unknown – May el-Toukhy (Denmark)
Producer: Mikael Rieks (Nordisk Film Denmark)
Sales: TrustNordisk
Maia Against the World – Hannah Elbke (Denmark)
Producer: Maria Møller Christoffersen (Frau Film)
Vampyre – Arild Fröhlich (Norway)
Producers: Petter Onstad Løkke, Cornelia Boysen (Maipo)
Sales: TrustNordisk
Almost There – Rikke Gregersen (Norway)
Producer: Ingvil Sæther Berger (Motlys)
Bloodsuckers – Elin Grönblom (Sweden)
Producers: Patrik Andersson, Jakob Abrahamsson (Mylla Films)
Push the Button – Anton Källrot (Sweden)
Producers: Ylva Olaison, Madeleine Ekman (Ögat Film)
Brace Your Heart – Amanda Kernell (Sweden)
Producer: Eva Åkergren (Nordisk Film Sweden)
Sales: TrustNordisk
Lionheart – Nagieb Khaja (Denmark)
Producers: Signe Leick Jensen, Morten Kaufmann (Toolbox Film)
Low Expectations – Eivind Landsvik (Norway)
Producers: Synnøve Hørsdal, Lotte Sandbu (Maipo)
Halima – Naima Mohamud (Finland)
Producers: Anita Hyppönen, Jani Pösö, Hannu Aukia (It’s Alive Films)
Weird Elliot – Johannes Nyholm (Sweden)
Producers: Nima Yousefi, Peter Krupenin (HOBAB)
Beloved – Erik Poppe (Norway)
Producer: Finn Gjerdrum (Paradox)
Sales: Reinvent Yellow
Red Snow – Ilja Rautsi (Finland)
Producers: Misha Jaari, Mark Lwoff (Bufo)
Sales: Charades
Candy Kings – Ulaa Salim (Denmark)
Producer: Daniel Mühlendorph (Hyæne)
Sales: Reinvent Yellow
Once in the Archipelago – Alex Schulman (Sweden)
Producers: Christina Legkova, Sofie Palage (Warner Bros)
Will You Care If I Die? – Rojda Sekersöz (Sweden)
Producers: Helen Ahlsson, Sandra Harms (Nordic Drama Queens)
Sales: TrustNordisk
Saturn Return – Agnes Skonare (Sweden)
Producers: Joel Rostmark, Adam Meinking (Saturnus Films)
Discovery – Films in Development
Ghosts (working title) – Milad Alami (Denmark)
Producer: Stinna Lassen (Uma Film)
Neela – Nivetha Balasubramaniam (Denmark)
Producer: Matilda Appelin (New Day Productions)
A Root of Evil – Henrik Björn (Sweden)
Producers: Emma Nyberg, Johanna Bergenstråhle (Nordisk Film Sweden)
Medicated – Las Dyhrcrone (Denmark)
Producer: Daniel Mühlendorph (Hyæne)
Out of Athens – Badrudin Ga’ur (Norway)
Producer: Vibeke Ringen (Nordisk Film Norway)
Tiger – Rikke Gregersen (Norway)
Producers: Rebekka Rognøy, Gary Cranner (Bacon)
Light and Shadows – Dag Johan Haugerud (Norway)
Producer: Yngve Sæther (Motlys)
This Body Is My Final Address – August Joensalo (Finland)
Producer: Emilia Haukka (Aamu Film Company)
Labour Day – Joel Karppanen (Finland)
Producer: Pasi Hakkio (Wacky Tie Films)
Swine – Frida Kempff (Sweden)
Producers: Erik Andersson, David Herdies (Läsk)
Cartas – Juan Pablo Libossart (Sweden)
Producers: Anna-Maria Kantarius, Mimmi Spång (Garagefilm International)
Worldbuilding – Balder Ljunggren (Sweden)
Producers: Stina Ikovic, Alicia Hansen (Prolaps Produktion)
Bitte Leben – Elsa Rosengren (Sweden)
Producers: Peter Krupenin, Christopher Zitterbart, Margarita Amineva (HOBAB)
The Silver of Egill – Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson (Iceland)
Producer: Grímar Jónsson (Netop Films)
Racer – Johan Storm (Sweden)
Producers: Per Janérus, Björn Carlström (Harmonica Films)
Beautiful Misfits – André Vaara (Sweden)
Producers: Erika Malmgren, Annika Hellström (Cinenic Film)
Nordic Gateway
Chentian – Suha Arraf (Palestine)
Producer: May Odeh (Odeh Films)
Euro Pop Bubble – Grant Gulczynski (UK) - in partnership with MIDPOINT Institute
Producer: Harry Silverlock (Crystal Compass)
Our Sister Angela – Black Power in the GDR – Jascha Hannover, Katharina Warda (Germany) - in partnership with Film- und Medienstiftung NRW
Producer: Markus Augé (Florianfilm)
Element – Mariko Minoguchi (Germany) - in partnership with EAVE and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg
Producer: Jorgo Narjes (X-Filme)
Two Little Nightmares – Nebojša Slijepčević (Croatia) - in partnership with Cinelink Industry Days
Producers: Danijel Pek, Katarina Prpić (Antitalent)
Alors on Danse – Pieter Van Hees (Belgium) - in partnership with Flanders Image
Producer: Roxanne Sarkozi (A Private View)
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