Talks & Seminars
Again this year we are putting on a variety of talks and seminars touching upon some of the exciting, challenging and inspiring corners of the short and documentary industries. Join us and join the conversation.
Filmarträff with Emily Norling
Friday 20 Sept / 17:00–18:30 / Brogatan
Nordisk Panorama and Filmcentrum Syd invite you to Brogatan for an afternoon of drinks, networking and an intimate talk by Emily Norling, director of Megaheartz.
Reframing Documentary
Monday 23 Sept / 16:00–17:30 / Scandic Triangeln
Constantly reinventing and repositioning himself as an artist and a storyteller, it feels impossible to fit Göran Hugo Olsson’s body of work into one headline.
Join us for this unique opportunity to hear from Göran Hugo Olsson himself.
Patricia Bbaale Bandak: Expressions and Expectations
Saturday 21 Sept / 17:00–18:00 / Cinema Panora Foyer
Nordisk Panorama and WIFT – Women in Film and Television invite you to a talk with director Patricia Bbaale Bandak about her new film Death of a Saint, touching on topics related to trauma, identity and motherhood.
An Industry or Forum accreditation is required to attend the talks and seminars below.
10 Things I Hate about Shorts
Saturday 21 Sept / 15:00–16:00 / Scandic Triangeln
Festivals are looking for new, innovative, touching and provocative films. That is what programmers select among the thousands of submissions they receive.
In this session we ask them what they’re not looking for.
How to Co-produce a Short Film
Sunday 22 Sept / 11:00–12:00 / Scandic Triangeln
Join us for a case study of Duty Free in our How to Session where we look into co-production of short films.
What are the benefits and challenges and how do you remain in control of your artistic vision and balance the regulations from different countries?
Beyond the Usual Suspects
Sunday 22 Sept / 14:30–15:30 / Scandic Triangeln
VOD expert and former lawyer Wendy Bernfeld of Rights Stuff will give an overview of the current evolving landscape, and various platforms to possibly sell to, and how to reach them, directly or indirectly.
What is the new normal?
Sunday 22 Sept / 16:00–17:00 / Scandic Triangeln
How do you plan a successful launch of your documentary in a landscape that seems to erupt with new opportunities, and problems, every six months?
Town Hall: Confronting the Echo Chambers
Sunday 22 Sept / 18:00–19:30 / Scandic Triangeln
We have invited speakers who strive to think outside the box and will share their experiences on how to break down the echo chambers and appeal to audiences beyond the usual suspects.
Would You Buy This? w. Quickfire
Monday 23 Sept / 14:00–15:30 / Scandic Triangeln
Put your film to the test and discover its distribution potential from the people who know.
Nordic Documentary Producer Award
Tuesday 24 Sept / 16:30–17:30 / Scandic Triangeln
What does it mean to be a good documentary producer?
Come and join us in celebrating the invaluable work done by producers in general – and in particular the five nominated for the producers’ award.
