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is a Finnish producer and media entrepreneur, founder of IPR.VC and Blind Spot Pictures. He produced the cult sci-fi hit Iron Sky and has backed numerous Nordic and international films. Argillander focuses on innovative financing models connecting creative content with global investment strategies.

is a Finnish-Tunisian producer and journalist. She has run her own production company for over 20 years and produces content both in the US and internationally. In addition to producing, she works as an entertainment journalist and holds an active role with the Critics Choice Association.

Laura Birn is an award-winning Finnish actress best known internationally for her role as Eto Demerzel in Foundation. She has appeared in The Crow (2024), The Ones Below, and A Walk Among the Tombstones. In Finland, she is acclaimed for Purge, Void, and Heart of a Lion, with recent work including Operation Napoleon, Father's Day, and Blue Baby.

began acting at nine at the Icelandic National Theatre and trained at RADA before performing at London's National Theatre and West End. She has starred in Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Tudors, and Doctor Who. An Edda-winning actor, she created and wrote As Long as You Live.

Klaus Clemmens is the founder of Clemmens Design, a Copenhagen-based design and architecture firm specializing in transportation hubs, public spaces, and hospitality projects across Europe. He is CEO of AKUART USA, a startup advisor, board member, and LA28 Ambassador for DIF and Team Denmark, supporting Danish initiatives surrounding the 2028 Olympics.

is a Faroese writer, musician, and filmmaker known for wild, unpredictable performances. He has written four books, directed a feature film, and released ten albums, earning awards nationally and internationally. He tours Europe with his bands AGGRASOPPAR and Silvurdrongur, building a distinctive cross-disciplinary body of work across literature, music, and cinema.

is an Emmy- and Peabody-winning Danish producer with more than 60 documentaries to her credit. Her films include Oscar-nominated The Cave and The Territory, both widely awarded internationally. Founder of Real Lava, she is a member of the Academy and serves on the Executive Committee of its Documentary Branch.

Lena Endre is an award-winning Swedish actress and director with a distinguished career in film and theatre. Known for roles in The Best Intentions, Faithless, and the Stieg Larsson trilogy, she has worked with Ingmar Bergman, Bille August, and Liv Ullmann, and performed extensively at the Royal Dramatic Theatre.

holds a degree in Film and Media Studies from the University of Copenhagen. She co-founded CPH:DOX in 2003, building it into one of the world's leading documentary festivals. Former Director of Copenhagen Film Festivals and Rector of the National Film School of Denmark, she now serves as CEO of the Danish Film Institute.

is a Finnish film director and screenwriter. Her work has premiered and screened at major international festivals, including the Berlinale, Toronto, and Tribeca. Moving between documentary and fiction features, her work draws on Sámi storytelling traditions explored through a personal and human perspective. Gauriloff is one of the leading voices in Sámi cinema.

is an Icelandic director and producer born in Reykjavík. After studying visual art, he trained in screenwriting in Denmark. His films have screened and won awards at Cannes, Venice, and Berlinale, and earned a European Film Award nomination. He founded Join Motion Pictures, producing director- driven features with strong artistic vision.

is an Academy Award–nominated Icelandic director and artist working in animation and film. She earned an Oscar nomination for directing the animated short My Year of Dicks (2023). Her work includes animation for The Diary of a Teenage Girl and HBO's The Case Against Adnan Syed, and producing animation for Jeff Buckley, It's Never Over.

is the founder of CL Agency, a strategic advisory platform working at the intersection of film, culture, and premium lifestyle. She advises festivals, filmmakers, and international brands on partnerships, positioning, and cross-border collaboration, with a strong focus on the American and European creative landscape.

Klaus is a producer and founder of KGH Productions. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology and planning specialised in the colonial history of Greenland. Since 2019, Klaus has chaired Film.gl, the association of filmmakers in Greenland. Klaus was line producer on Qaqqat Alanngui (2011) and he has collaborated as the Greenlandic partner on Czechish, Slovakian, English, and German productions.

is co-founder and CEO of Gigglebug Entertainment, a leading Nordic studio creating original children's content with global reach. He has executive produced projects for Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, and Amazon, and co-created multiple series. In 2023, he launched In Stitches, expanding into adult animation. Harlin previously co-founded Anima Boutique and is active internationally.

is a Bali-based film producer and founder of Viking Sunset Studios. He works across international film, documentary, and branded content, collaborating globally. Holmgren is also a strategic investor in Northern Lights Studios, supporting cross-cultural storytelling and productions that connect talent, distinctive locations, and international audiences.

A Norwegian producer with more than three decades of experience in feature films, television, and documentary, she has worked extensively with both established and emerging filmmakers, often through international co-productions. She produced three seasons of the acclaimed political thriller Occupied and currently serves as Vice President of the European Producers Club.

is a Danish-born, Los Angeles–based film and television producer and executive. He began his U.S. career in New York working with Lee Daniels. His producing credits include the Academy Award– winning film Precious (2009), The Paperboy, and Five Fingers for Marseilles. He has worked across both independent film and studio/TV projects in the U.S. and internationally.

is a Norwegian film producer, born in Romania, and the founder of the production company Shoni. She works across international film and television, focusing on character- driven stories and emerging voices. Through Shoni, Høegh develops and produces distinctive projects, collaborating with global partners to bring original storytelling to international audiences.

is an internationally acclaimed Finnish director known for character-driven storytelling and commercial success. He directed Tolkien, the biographical drama about J.R.R. Tolkien, and acclaimed Finnish hits including Lapland Odyssey and The Grump. His work bridges Nordic cinema and international productions with emotional depth and visual style.

is an award-winning Norwegian- Canadian filmmaker, animator, and illustrator. Three of her films were nominated for Academy Awards®, with The Danish Poet winning in 2007. Her work blends humor and memory, often exploring family relationships. Recent films include Me and My Moulton, Threads*, and Maybe Elephants, which won major Canadian awards in 2025.

is a Danish Animation Producer with over 20 years experience and the CEO of Nørlum Entertainment. Co- producing films as the Oscar nominated 'Song of the Sea' and the award winning 'Long Way North' and "Calamity Jane". Credits also include work for Amazon Prime, FOX and Disney's first Season of 'Big Hero 6 - The Series'.

is a Helsinki-based talent and literary agent, producer, and publicist with over 15 years' experience in international film and cultural export. Holding Master's degrees in technology and screenwriting, she has led major Nordic festivals, worked in government, studied at USC and Stanford, and managed multiple Oscar and Golden Globe campaigns.

is an Academy Award–winning Danish film producer and founder of M&M Productions. His work spans internationally acclaimed films including Election Night and Helium, both Oscar winners for Best Live Action Short Film. Magnusson has produced numerous award- winning features and shorts recognized at major festivals worldwide.

is a Dublin-based writer-director. Her work spans short films and television, and she is currently completing her debut feature, Halima, set for 2026, co-funded by Screen Ireland and the Finnish Film Foundation. Her work often explores identity and belonging, grounded in warmth, humour and a sense of hope.

is a Finnish producer at Bufo, known for acclaimed international co-productions including The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki and Compartment No. 6. Her films have premiered at Cannes and other major festivals, reflecting her focus on distinctive Nordic storytelling with strong global resonance.

Marjun Niclasen is a Faroese film executive and cultural leader serving as Head of the Faroese Film Institute (Filmshúsið). She plays a central role in developing the Faroe Islands' film industry, fostering international co-productions, supporting emerging talent, and promoting the islands as a unique destination for film and television production.

is an internationally acclaimed Danish actress known for her work in both European and Hollywood films. She gained global recognition in Gladiator and later starred in Wonder Woman, The Devil's Advocate, and Justice League. Nielsen is celebrated for her versatility across historical epics, dramas, and thrillers.

is a Greenlandic singer, performer, and actor known for blending contemporary pop with Inuit cultural influences. She appeared in HBO's True Detective, bringing Arctic perspectives to international audiences through both music and film. She performs in Greenlandic and Danish and represents a new generation of Greenlandic artists.

is a Norwegian-Swedish actress and filmmaker who began acting at 16 and has appeared in numerous international films and series. She directed episodes of DAG and Lilyhammer, and wrote and directed Blindspot, Britt-Marie Was Here, and Diorama. She is currently developing her next feature, Home.

an internationally acclaimed Icelandic actor and producer known for his powerful screen presence and versatility. He gained global recognition for Trapped, True Detective, The Minister, and Severance, and has appeared in films including The Meg, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Fantastic Beasts. He is also a co-founder of Vesturport Theatre.

is an Annie Award–winning Swedish animator and director with 25+ years' experience, including Walt Disney, DreamWorks, and over a decade at Pixar. He contributed to films like Inside Out and Soul, and now develops original projects exploring the human condition through animation.

is an acclaimed Danish director and screenwriter associated with the Dogme 95 movement. She gained international recognition with Italian for Beginners and later directed An Education, nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award. She recently executive produced Oscar-nominated The Girl with the Needle.

is a Danish media executive. Former Regional CEO and Chief Content Officer of BBC Studios Nordic Production companies overseeing operations across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. He previously led the Danish indie STV Production His work spans scripted and unscripted, and he is a Danish TV Prize winner and International Emmy nominee. He serves as a board member of the National Danish Film School.

is a Finnish producer, creative consultant and global connector with a career spanning more than three decades across development, production, and international financing. She collaborates regularly with Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and Helsinki International Film Festival and runs her own festival in Finland, focused purely on feel-good films and happy endings.

graduated from the University of Oslo and studied acting in Bergen. A longtime theater actor and playwright, he has spent the past decade directing award-winning short films. His film Night Ride was Oscar-nominated in 2023 and won at Tribeca, while Camping in Paradise screened at major festivals worldwide.

is a producer and CEO of Chimney Pot AB, an international post-production company working across film and television. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in development, financing, and large-scale co-productions. He is also co-founder of 08Industries, producing Swedish features with an international focus and global reach.