‘Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest’ is the feel-good documentary of the year. We meet Danish director Mads Hedegaard

Mads Hedegaard’s Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest is, without doubt, our feel-good documentary of the year. Up there with the brilliant and also Danish documentary, Dark Blossom. Where Frigge Fi’s Dark Blossom introduced us to the tight-knit friendship of … Continue reading ‘Cannon Arm and the Arcade Quest’ is the feel-good documentary of the year. We meet Danish director Mads Hedegaard

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Connecting cultures through film with the Swedish Korean Film Festival 26-29 August

You might think that Sweden and Korea have little in common, but the organisers of the Swedish Korean Film Festival are seeking commonality and understanding, bringing these two cultures together through art. This year, the Swedish Korean Film Festival offers … Continue reading Connecting cultures through film with the Swedish Korean Film Festival 26-29 August

SPOTLIGHT: Asgeir Sigurdsson’s ‘Come To Harm’ Screens at Nordic International Film Festival

About the Nordic International Film Festival Back in July we spoke with one of the founders and Creative Director of the Nordic International Film Festival in the United States, Linnea Larsdotter. The annual event is the largest Nordic film festival … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT: Asgeir Sigurdsson’s ‘Come To Harm’ Screens at Nordic International Film Festival

Actress Seidi Haarla tells us about her Cannes experience with film Compartment No.6

Actress Seidi Haarla gives us a quick run down of her time at Cannes Film Festival last week where her film Compartment No.6 had it’s premiere! You have come back from Cannes – how did you find the whole experience … Continue reading Actress Seidi Haarla tells us about her Cannes experience with film Compartment No.6

The powerhouse behind Panorama: Lene Seested is educating and championing Denmark’s aspiring actors and filmmakers

Lene Seested has been working in the TV and film industry for more than 25 years, starting with founding Panorama Agency talent management in Copenhagen. The Panorama brand now encompasses a production house – Panorama Productions – and Panorama Academy, … Continue reading The powerhouse behind Panorama: Lene Seested is educating and championing Denmark’s aspiring actors and filmmakers

Our hot Nordic takes from the Hot Docs Canadian Documentary Film Festival

Hot Docs festival in Canada seemed to fly by – we managed to catch only a handful of films from the Nordic region, but they were, without doubt, some really interesting pieces of work. We picked out our favourites and … Continue reading Our hot Nordic takes from the Hot Docs Canadian Documentary Film Festival