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Festivals·Stockholm·From Stockholms filmfestival’s press release
Stockholm Film Festival’s 2026 VIP gala set for November 10
For accredited press, the gala offers a chance to cover the festival’s red carpet and official inauguration.
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The gala opens the 37th Stockholm International Film Festival with Sweden’s film and television industry in attendance. Anna Croneman, chief executive of the Swedish Film Institute, will lead the official inauguration in collaboration with the festival. The programme includes a red-carpet arrival and reception for industry guests, plus an exclusive preview of Johan Stavsjö’s short film Grab Them by the Balls, winner of 1 KM FILM 2025. The festival’s opening feature is Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy Wild Horse Nine.
This is a press invitation. Accredited journalists may cover the red carpet and inauguration if they register with the press office by Monday, but cannot attend the film screening because the auditorium is sold out. The gala starts a 12-day festival programme, which organisers say includes 130 premieres from around the world. The official public opening is scheduled for the following evening.
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