BOOKS AT HAUGESUND 

Wednesday 20.08 2025  | Haugesund Public Library 

Books at Haugesund, established by The Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund in 2017, is a dynamic platform fostering connections between publishers, literary agents, and the Nordic film industry. The primary goal is facilitating meaningful engagements between literary professionals and film producers.

This event is a unique opportunity for agents possessing film rights to books, inviting them to Haugesund to collaborate with Nordic producers in search of compelling narratives. Approximately ten carefully selected novels are presented to film producers, offering a curated selection of captivating literary material ripe for adaptation to the cinematic realm. 

Call for projects – Books at Haugesund  

In keeping with the success of the previous year, Books at Haugesund is set to maintain its effective one-on-one meeting format. Literary agents are encouraged to submit up to two projects published in 2024 or 2025, which will be shared with producers before the festival. These submissions will be the foundation for pre-scheduled private one-on-one meetings, ensuring a focused and productive exchange of ideas and opportunities. The call for projects is open until May 5, inviting agents and producers to participate in this vibrant intersection of literature and film at Books at Haugesund.

PROJECT SUBMISSION 2025 - SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT HERE!

The following Nordic agents attended Books at Haugesund in 2024: 

Johanna Lindborg, Bonnier Rights Agentur

Kirsti Kristoffersen, Gyldendal norsk forlag

Mira Mack Omdahl, Northern Stories Agency

Gustaf Bonde, Politiken Literary Agency

Thomas Winje Øijord, Winje Agency

Inga Semmingsen, Oslo Literary Agency

If you have any questions regarding Books at Haugesund, please get in touch with Line Halvorsen at line@filmfestivalen.no or Jasmine Lincy-Bianchi at jasmine@filmfestivalen.no