Nordic Co-Production Market

THE 21ST

NORDIC CO-PRODUCTION MARKET 

TIME: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 09:00 - 17:30  

VENUE: Maritim Hall, Quality Maritim Hotel, Haugesund, Norway

At the Nordic Co-Production Market, curated film projects seeking co-financing and/or co-production partnerships are presented. The project presentations are followed by personalized one-on-one meetings between filmmakers and industry experts. The aim is to promote Nordic creators and talents and foster connections with co-production and financing partners across Europe.

The Finnish director Naima Mohamud and producer Anita Hyppönen presenting HALIMA at the Nordic Co-Production Market in 2024. Photo: Grethe Nygaard

TARGET AUDIENCE

The target audience for the Nordic Co-Production Market includes co-producers, film funds, film commissions, international sales agents, and other potential collaboration partners with a vested interest in co-producing and distributing Nordic film.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Nordic Co-Production Market offers a unique platform for:

• Discovering New Talents and Projects
• Finding Co-Producers
• Networking 
• Engaging Panels and Workshops 
• Personalized Meetings with Industry Experts
• Social Events 

Join us at the Nordic Co-Production Market and immerse yourself in this 3-day event conducive to creativity, collaboration, and professional growth!

New Nordic Films offers various panel discussions and events. Here at a distribution seminar in collaboration with Europa Distribution. Photo: Grethe Nygaard

THE STORYLINE PRODUCTION AWARD

Storyline Production Award, a prize of NOK 250 000 (approx. € 21 000) to be used for camera equipment rental and grading service goes to the best project at the Nordic Co-Production Market.

In  2025 the award went to “The Greatest Illusion” directed by Benjamin Ree, produced by Ingvil Giske, Medieoperatørene, Norway and in the jury were Casey Baron from Tribeca Film Festival, Marge Liiske from Industry@Talents & Baltic Events, and Josef Kullengaard from Göteborg FF. 

PROFILE

New Nordic Films offers vital support to producers of feature-length film projects with connections to the Nordic regions. Our curated showcase highlights films produced or co-produced in a Nordic country or films with compelling story elements rooted in the Nordic region.