NEW NORDIC FILMS

THE 31st NEW NORDIC FILMS,

 19 – 22 AUGUST 2025

New Nordic Films is an annual Film Market and Nordic Co-Production Market showcasing a unique selection of 50+ forthcoming Nordic feature-length films. It is a key player in promoting Nordic cinema internationally, attracting the entire film industry. The market is a central hub for networking, financing, and collaboration opportunities among the most essential players in the Nordic and global film industry. 

Set during The Norwegian International Film Festival in the charming coastal town of Haugesund, this year's film market takes place from 19–22 August, bringing together 300+ invited industry professionals from around 30 countries.  

New Nordic Films has been the unmissable marketplace for anyone interested in upcoming Nordic feature films for over 30 years. Every year, sales agents, festival programmers, industry insiders, and producers come to Haugesund to enjoy the latest Nordic films, discover new talents, and meet international collaboration partners. This year, we will have a special focus on the Baltic countries. 

Film projects featured at New Nordic Films span various genres and are selected based on their artistic merit and potential for international appeal. Each participating project aims to make a mark in both the Nordic and International markets.

Smedasundet by night. Photo: Haakon Nordvik

Here's what awaits you at New Nordic Films:

• International Co-Production and Finance Market 
• One-to-one meetings with industry professionals and filmmakers
• Exclusive Work-in-Progress Presentations 
• Intimate Networking Hub 
• Festival Screenings 
• Meet Nordic Producers and Directors 
• Market Screenings at the Edda Cinema Centre 
• Insightful Seminars 
• Exclusive Meeting Venues 
• Unforgettable Social Events 

Who attends New Nordic Films?

 The participants represent a broad range of professional categories, including:

• Festival programmers curating film programs for festivals worldwide.
• International and Nordic sales agents, buyers and distributors, connecting filmmakers with distribution opportunities worldwide.
• Producers, screenwriters and directors eager to collaborate, innovate, and bring their cinematic visions to life.
• Nordic Film Institutes, film funds, organizations and investors dedicated to supporting and promoting the vibrant Nordic film landscape.
• Industry-related international press, journalists, and media personalities covering the film industry and reporting on new trends and events.
  
• Literary agents working to license film rights for literary works.
  
• Representatives from leading streaming services looking for quality content for their platforms.
  

The broad participation of these professional categories helps create a dynamic and fruitful environment for networking, collaboration, and exchanging ideas and knowledge within the film industry. 

Seminar at Bedehuset. Photo: Grethe Nygaard

Map of Haugesund