Uncovering the Drama Co-Production Landscape: Swedish Case Study, Early Days to Today
This panel explores the unique aspects of Sweden’s approach to drama co-productions and its global positioning in this field. Featuring insights from industry leaders, the discussion aims to highlight Sweden’s frontrunner status in European creativity for drama series, examining its rise in the 2010s and its ongoing relevance today. Producers of renowned Swedish series, including THE BRIDGE (2011-2018), share insight into the Nordic drama boom. The discussion features previews of the upcoming series A LIFE’S WORTH and FALLEN, providing an overview of Sweden’s innovative strategies, early successes, and the continued appeal of Swedish drama series. The evolution of financing in Swedish drama co-productions is also examined, offering a comprehensive understanding of the landscape.
SPEAKERS
KRISTINA BORJESON
Head of Production, Film i Väst / SE
MAIDA KRAK
Producer, Yellowbird / SE
PETER NADERMANN
Producer, Nadcon Film / DE
HANNE PALMQUIST
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Filmlance International AB / BA
MODERATED BY
ALEX TRAILA
Programme Manager, Pilot Programme for Series Co-productions, Council of Europe / FR
TIME
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
11:00 – 12:00 (CET)
LOCATION
Swissotel Sarajevo / CineLink Talks Conference Room
Maida Krak
Maida Krak is a film producer, has a background in running her own company, and is now associated with Yellowbird, where she most recently produced the Swedish-French series A Lifes Worth. Maida has a background as a producer of drama and documentary film and tv series and is educated at the University of Gothenburg, Academy Valand. As a producer, Maida has participated in several international producer networks such as Berlinale Talents and YNPC in Cannes.
Hanne Palmquist
Hanne Palmquist is the CEO of Filmlance International AB since 2021. She has held influential positions such as Commissioning Editor & VP of Original Programming at HBO Nordic (2016-2021), Commissioning Editor for Fiction at the Danish Film Institute (2015-2016), and Commissioning Editor for Film & TV Drama at SVT (2013-2015). She was also the CEO of Nordisk Film & TV Fond (2007-2013). Palmquist holds a Master's degree in Culture and Aesthetics from Aarhus University.
Alex Traila
Alex Traila is Programme Manager for the Pilot Programme for Series Co-Productions at the Council of Europe, the Strasbourg-based human rights organization, and the home of Eurimages.
With over 15 years of experience in the film industry and governmental affairs, he holds a Ph.D. in Film and Media Policy Studies.
In this role, Alex is actively involved in the organization’s initiatives to enhance cultural and creative contributions within international independent series co-productions.