Hazelight Studios is behind games like “It Takes Two” and “Split Fiction.” The latter was nominated for four awards at last year’s Game Awards.
Josef Fares first made his name as a film director with films such as "Jalla! Jalla!" and "Kopps", but he founded his own studio, Hazelight, in 2014.
Also nominated for the award were actor and film director Josephine Bornebusch, Green Furniture Concept and designer Gustaf Westman.
The award for this year's upstart goes to the fashion brand Hodakova, founded by Ellen Hodakova Larsson.
The Export Prize is awarded to recognize efforts in Swedish exports and the “promotion of Sweden as an innovative and creative country.” This year, in addition to the honor, it includes a diploma and a vase designed by glass artist Hanna Hansdotter.
