Northern Perspectives

We are proud to continue our collaboration with TIFF, where each year we feature a curated selection of short films from across the Arctic. Through visually captivating imagery, intense and intimate performances, character-driven dramas, or honest documentary storytelling, these programs explore the contrast between how we present ourselves and what is happening beneath the surface. Whether action-packed, humorous, surprising, or poetic, these films are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The film and video game industries share many common threads: engaging stories, excitement, and unforgettable experiences. Even during production, there are numerous talents required for both great films and games—musicians, editors, actors, directors, sound designers, visual effects artists, animators, and more.

We warmly invite you to a relaxed gathering for professionals in the film or video game industries. Enjoy a complimentary wrap and drink, and take advantage of a pop-up bar available for the evening!

**Free of charge, but registration is required!** Sign up here!
**Registration deadline:** Friday, November 22
**Location:** House Be, Tullkammaren (formerly FilmCentrum Tornet, for those familiar with Västerbotten’s film history).

There are many exciting film projects happening in Västerbotten! During the evening, a selection of current productions will be presented.

Scraped Knees
Director: Manna Bergström | Producer: Yuliya Antonova, Moineau Productions

Scraped Knees is about a mischievous group of boys who, on a quiet summer evening, venture into the darkness to cause some trouble. However, things go wrong, and the boys are forced into a conversation where, for the first time, they must be honest with each other.

More projects will be announced soon!

We are proud to continue our collaboration with TIFF, where each year we feature a curated selection of short films from across the Arctic. Through visually captivating imagery, intense and intimate performances, character-driven dramas, or honest documentary storytelling, these programs explore the contrast between how we present ourselves and what is happening beneath the surface. Whether action-packed, humorous, surprising, or poetic, these films are sure to leave a lasting impression.

At the screening, several directors and producers from the films will be present to answer questions afterward.

Industry Day is organized by Film i Västerbotten and is aimed at those who work with film, study film, or are simply interested in filmmaking. Here, you can attend talks and lectures about film. As usual, the moderator for the day is Andrea Reuter. The Industry Day will take place from 10:00 to 16:00 on Vävenscenen, and participation is free of charge. You can register on the Film i Västerbotten website later this fall. More guests and the full program will be announced soon.

William Spetz
William Spetz is an actor, comedian, and screenwriter, born and raised in Umeå. He is currently known as the creator, screenwriter, and lead actor of the Netflix series Tore, which won the Kristallen award for Best Comedy and Humor, as well as Best Male Lead. At the age of 11, he started his own blog, Lillabloggen, which later evolved into a YouTube channel and marked his breakthrough

Film director Johannes Persson will be present to answer questions after the screening. There will also be a live music performance in the cinema following the screening.

The screening is a collaboration with the cultural center Väven, Lampray AB, and Umeå Film Festival. Together, we offer an evening featuring five music acts from the hardcore scene, with the film Attentat kicking off the festivities.

If you’d like to participate in the entire evening and see all the music acts, you can purchase your ticket via Tickster.

If you only want to watch the short film *Attentat*, you can buy your ticket directly from us – just click “Buy Ticket” in the top corner.

During the screening – actors and directors form the film will be present.

At the screening the director of the film will be present and answer questions.

To industry:

Come and join us for a WIFT breakfast at Hotel U&Me at 9:00 AM, together with WIFT Sweden’s two presidents, Grace Maharaj and Helene Granqvist, who are in Umeå to explore the interest in an active WIFT North.

RSVP to info@wift.se by November 26!