Baltic Focus at New Nordic Films in Haugesund

In 2025, New Nordic Films will focus on co-productions with the Baltics, aiming to promote collaboration and co-production opportunities between the Baltic and the Nordic countries.   

From August 19th – 22nd 2025, New Nordic Films, in partnership with the Estonian Film Institute, National Film Centre of Latvia and the Lithuanian Film Centre, will host a delegation from the Baltic film industry to participate in a Baltic Focus-program of activities. This will include discussion panels, networking events, and a recent case study on co-production between the Baltics and the Nordics.

– We are so excited about our Focus on the Baltic countries. Our aim is to unite the Baltic and Nordic film industries and contribute to a mutual discovery of the amazing talents in both areas. We believe our focus will lead to increased awareness, co-productions and collaboration in the years to come – Head of New Nordic Films Gyda Velvin Myklebust says.   

The following six Baltic projects and the Directors and Producers are selected to participate at the Nordic Co-production Market in Haugesund in 2025:   

• Beatrice, directed by Vallo Toomla, produced by Evelin Penttilä for Stellar Film (Estonia)
• Silverwhite, directed by Martti Helde, produced by Elina Litvinova for Three Brothers (Estonia)
• Flood, directed by Jorūnė Greičiūtė, produced by Ruta Petronyte and Justinas Pocius for Smart Casual (Lithuania)
• I'm Going to Change the World, directed by Inesa KURKLIETYTĖ, produced by Živilė GALLEGO for Fralita Films (Lithuania)
• Legato, directed by Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen, produced by Matiss Kaza for Trickster Pictures (Latvia)
• The Sourceres Eye, directed by Aik Karapetian, produced by Inese Boka-Grube and Gints Grube for Mistrus Media (Latvia)

Bridging the Nordic and Baltic industries

The goals of Baltic Focus are to build a stronger bridge between the Baltic and Nordic film industries, to facilitate and increase co-production opportunities, and to enhance industry knowledge and foster long-term collaborations.

We will welcome around of 30 professional industry delegates from the Baltic countries, representing production companies, festivals, film funds and distributors from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this year.

Roundtable on Co-Production Opportunities

The Baltic Focus will provide a discussion on co-production opportunities, funding, and creative partnerships with industry experts on Thursday, August 21st, in collaboration with Estonian Film Institute, National Film Centre of Latvia, and Lithuanian Film Centre, highlighting the strengths of their countries through case studies and practical insights. This is a unique chance to learn how to maximize the creative and financial advantages of co-producing with the Baltics. The session is ideal for producers, financiers, and creatives seeking new partnerships and production opportunities, led by moderator Wendy Mitchell.

New Nordic Films  

Established in 1995, New Nordic Films is a key meeting place for everyone with a professional interest in Nordic feature films. It is an annual film market for Nordic films, and an international co-production and finance market, taking place within the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund. The selected film projects represent a variety of genres and are chosen for their artistic quality and international potential.  

Contact: Gyda Velvin Myklebust | Head of New Nordic Films | + 47 936 69 420 | gyda@kino.no