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Industry Days: Filmfolk
Meet filmmakers and film professionals as they share their stories, work, and current projects. The event will also include coffee, and networking opportunities.
Join us in Umeå for three days of inspiring talks, networking opportunities, and industry insights, open to everyone with an interest in filmmaking! Entry is free but registration is required – register here.

Meet filmmakers and film professionals as they share their stories, work, and current projects. The event will also include coffee, and networking opportunities.
Film + Games is a casual get-together for filmmakers, game developers, freelancers, screenwriters, animators, film and game students, and anyone who is passionate about film and games. Each event features a guest speaker working at the intersection of the two industries. A light meal will be served, and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar. Film + Games is organised through the Kvarken Film Hub project, with support from the EU programme Interreg Aurora.
A full day focused on film distribution, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with distributors and gain valuable insights from industry professionals. The Distribution Forum will be held completely in english. The Distribution Forum is organized by the Kvarken Film Hub project, with support from the EU programme Interreg Aurora.
Filmmakers will present and showcase material from projects they are currently working on. Grab a drink, connect with fellow filmmakers, and discover exciting new film projects in development.
New venue this year! See you at Kajen
A full-day event for film professionals, film students, and anyone interested in filmmaking. Enjoy an engaging programme of talks and presentations and take the opportunity to network and make new connections throughout the day.
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Foto: Clara Högberg
We close Umeå Film Festival Industry Days with a celebration. Join us to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones from the film community, network, and celebrate the film year 2026 together. During the evening, we will also present the winners of Filmhjälten and the Umeå Film Festival Film Award, Storspoven.