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INDUSTRY DAYS
26-28 NOV
Welcome to three exciting days focused on filmmaking and networking! All events are free of charge, but registration is required via the form you’ll find here.
FILM + GAMES
Location: House Be, Tullkammaren
Date: Wednesday, November 26, 16:30–20:00
A relaxed gathering for filmmakers, game developers, freelancers, screenwriters, animators, film and game students, or anyone interested in storytelling. The lecture will be held in English.
Tatjana Samopjan
Tatjana is a lecturer who explores the relationship between storytelling, science, technology, music, spirituality, social dynamics, philosophy, and real-life experiences.
FILM PEOPLE
Location: Micklagård, Umeå Folkets Hus
Date: Thursday, November 27, 13:00–16:00
Filmmakers and film workers talk about themselves, their work, and their projects. Film i Västerbotten and Filmpool Nord’s Talent AC/BD project will provide us with coffee!
WORK IN PROGRESS
Location: Mingla, Väven
Date: Thursday, November 27, 19:00
There are many exciting film projects in the works! During the evening, both short and feature films will be presented, and there will be time to mingle with the filmmakers.
FILMS BEING PRESENTED:
Arne Goes to Space
Presented by director Lars Vega and editor Cecilie Marie Damsgård
An alien crash-lands in Älvsbyn, Norrbotten, and ends up in the home of two brothers. Starring Rolf Lassgård and Lennart Jähkel.
The Watchmaker
Presented by director Jonas Lawes
Two young thieves seek help from a reluctant watchmaker to repair a stolen pocket watch. The Watchmaker is a tense psychological chamber piece filmed in Skellefteå, featuring Olle Sarri and Otto Fahlgren in leading roles.
No One Owns You (Dig Äger Ingen)
Presented by director Agnes Koskinen and producer Sofie Häkkinen
A coming-of-age story filmed in Ostrobothnia, following 18-year-old Alicia, a competitive swimmer. The film takes place over a single day in the Finnish archipelago.
SPOTLIGHT
Location: Vävenscenen, Väven
Date: Friday, November 28, 10:00–16:00
Spotlight is aimed at those who work with film, study film, or are interested in filmmaking. The program features talks and lectures. As always, the day’s moderator is Andrea Reuter.
Program for the day:
10:00 Welcome!
10:15 Panel: Film in Västerbotten 30 Years – A Look Back
Janne Widmark, Lill Casslind, Anna Svensson, and Mathias Fjellström know (almost) everything about film life in Västerbotten over the past 30 years!
10:55 Talk: Rose-Marie Strand, Folkets Bio
“My film education comes from Folkets Bio in Umeå. From all the films we screened, all the coffee we brewed, all the tickets we tore, and the ‘hangouts’ created in the yellow house in Haga where conversations flowed.”
11:00 Film screening
11:15 Guest: Viktor Johansson, director
Viktor Johansson, winner of Startsladden and one of Sweden’s most unique filmmaking voices!
11:45 Kvarken Film Hub offers lunch
13:00 Kvarken Film Hub – Kickoff
Introduction: Fredric Larsson – Head of Film i Västerbotten
About the project: Johan Lundkvist, Simon Staffans, Sofia Sundholm, Andreas Westerberg
Kvarken Council: Sarah Väre – Head of Growth
Region Västerbotten: Nina Björby – Chair of the Cultural Committee
13:20 Guest: Oskar Östergren Njajta
Oskar from Tärnaby is part of the production company Bautafilm. He will talk about the ongoing work on the animated family film SAAJVE, the first Sámi animation made for theatrical distribution.
14:00 Talk: Anna Svensson, SVT
A beating heart for Västerbotten’s film scene, through her work at Film i Västerbotten, Umeå International Film Festival, and SVT Umeå.
14:05 Talk: Per Holm, former Head of Film i Västerbotten
Started the EU project Växthus Film, which represented a major step forward for film production in Västerbotten.
14:10 CAKE! – Film i Västerbotten celebrates 30 years
14:40 Guest: Jason T. Clark – Production Designer
Jason is an art director and production designer with a career spanning both major blockbusters and indie productions. Among his most acclaimed works are visually groundbreaking films such as Black Panther, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth.
15:30 Panel: Film in Västerbotten 30 Years – The Future
Linus Andersson, Johan Linder, Anna Brodin, Fredric Larsson
What does the future of film in Västerbotten look like? In 10 years, or in 30? Our future panel shares their insights!
16:00 Thank you for today!
The day is free of charge, but registration is required. See the link further up on the page.
FILM I VÄSTERBOTTEN 30 YEARS!
Location: Kajen, Väven
Date: Friday, November 28, 20:00 – after midnight
Dear film lovers, colleagues, and friends,
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate Film i Västerbotten’s 30th anniversary! For three decades, we have together helped to develop filmmaking and film culture in Västerbotten. Now it’s time to celebrate, remember the journey, and look to the future. Take the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, share memories, and create new ones!
The evening will feature a welcome mingle with bubbly and snacks, the Umeå Film Festival Short Film Award Storspoven, the School Cinema Audience Award, the Film Hero Grant, a toast to film life in Västerbotten, and of course, great company!
The party is open to everyone over 18 who wants to celebrate!