Alex Schulman's drama "Archipelago," which was selected as Sweden's Oscar submission, is not among the films eligible for an award at next year's European Film Awards.
EntertainmentBetween 2024 and 2025, interest in Swedish cinemas plummeted. A new survey shows that the number of visits was cut in half, from around 2.3 million to around 1.1 million.
EntertainmentDirector Amanda Kernell and actor Asta Kamma August have each received an award at the San Sebastián Film Festival, according to a press release from the Swedish Film Institute.
EntertainmentFinnish films attract a much larger domestic cinema audience than Swedish films do in Sweden.
EntertainmentAxel Arnö becomes the new consultant for documentary films at the Swedish Film Institute.
EntertainmentHans Petter Moland's film "The Crop of the Field" has been selected as Norway's Oscar entry, the Norwegian Film Institute announced.
EntertainmentAlex Schulman's directorial debut "Archipelago" is one of three films that could become Sweden's Oscar entry.
EntertainmentThe new state film policy is receiving harsh criticism and is described by the film industry as both watered-down and inadequate. "This is probably one of the most substanceless proposals in Swedish history," said Eva Hamilton, chairwoman of the Film & TV Producers Association, to TT.
EntertainmentFewer film targets, a stronger audience focus and increased commercial impact are some of the proposals in the government's new film policy bill. But there will be no so-called Netflix tax.
EntertainmentOn Monday, the government will present its proposal for a new Swedish film policy. However, the film industry will most likely leave its champagne unopened.
EntertainmentLast year was challenging for Swedish cinemas - and, according to statistics from the Swedish Film Institute, the range of Swedish films is absolutely crucial to attracting audiences across the country.
EntertainmentThe government is abolishing the first-come, first-served principle for the so-called production incentives for the film industry.
EntertainmentComedy star Eddie Murphy received a standing ovation when he was awarded the American Film Institute's AFI Life Achievement Award.
EntertainmentShe was a versatile actor who worked in both drama and comedy and became a favorite with children. But Jan Göransson at the Film Institute especially remembers when Birgitta Andersson was awarded an honorary gold badge in 2016. The jubilation seemed never to end.
EntertainmentMinister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) has turned down not only the Gothenburg Film Festival but also the Guldbagge Awards, writes Dagens Nyheter.
EntertainmentThe moviegoers have had their say - "Bert sabbar allt", "Filmen om Siw" and "Gröna linjen" have a chance to win the Guldbagge Audience Award. The winner will be revealed at the Guldbagge Gala on January 19.
EntertainmentThe average Swede visits the cinema once a year. In large cities and municipalities near large cities, cinema visits are slightly higher – 1.3 per year – while residents of rural municipalities make 0.6 visits.
EntertainmentPresident Donald Trump repeats his threat to introduce 100-percent tariffs on films made outside the USA. According to Trump, the American film industry's business is being stolen "like candy from a baby".
EntertainmentFilm producer Peter Hald has passed away, 84 years old. He was among other things so-called technical director for several of Lasse Åberg's major films and for many years vice CEO for the Swedish Film Institute.
EntertainmentAn updated film policy is crucial, says Anna Croneman, CEO of the Swedish Film Institute (SFI), which has now submitted its consultation response to the Ministry of Culture on the film inquiry Publiken i fokus.
EntertainmentThe number of visits to Swedish cinemas fell by 8 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year, shows new statistics from the Film Institute.
EntertainmentDonald Trump's statement about tariffs on all films produced outside the USA is being torn apart by Eva Hamilton, Chair of the Film and TV Producers. It sounds just incredibly stupid and I have a hard time seeing it can be implemented.
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