Denmark in the spotligh at Stockfish SFIF 2024

DENMARK IN THE SPOTLIGHT

For 2024, SFIF would be delighted to present Denmark as the Industry in Focus in light of the prominent number of Danish co-production films at SFIF program, “Tove's Room (Toves værelse)” by Martin Zandvliet, “Kalak” by Isabella Eklof and “Eternal” by Ulaa Salim.

SFIF is hosting the national premiere and proposed “Eternal” as our Opening Film.

The filmmakers representing the films in the program will partake and engage in the SFIF Open Talks; a slate of industry talks in conjunction with the industry program, held after film screenings.

MASTERCLASS BY HELLE HANSEN

Every year Stockfish offers a selection of events, seminars, workshops and masterclasses led by industry experts. Among them this year is a masterclass about developing a documentary film through a life scenario, led by Danish documentary filmmaker and journalist Helle Hansen. With the use of a case study, a Nordic-backed film project, this masterclass provides an analysis where the challenges of navigating diverse perspectives among decision-makers are depicted, highlighting the

filmmakers' struggle to balance the satisfaction of all stakeholders while staying true to the original story. The narrative delves into the complexities of understanding that initial decisions may not always align with the film's ultimate best interest.

Additionally, the discussion encompasses the role of film institutes in supporting the filmmaking process and explores how film commissioners can better assist filmmakers.

Audience participation is actively encouraged in this discourse.

After directing numerous Documentaries for TV, supported by TV and/ or the Danish Film Institute (DFI), Helle became a film commissioner for documentaries for four years at DFI  and five years in Norway at NFI. She is currently freelancing for a Film Foundation in Northern Norway (FFN). Helle has also been a pitching mentor at Sunny Side of the Docss.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at Stockfish!

Save the date: 4.-14. April 2024!