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Lille, France – March 13 2025 – Audiovisual Producers Finland (APFI) and the Swedish Institute, in collaboration with Göteborg Film Festival’s TV Division and The Swedish Film & TV Producers Association, proudly present the ‘Coming Next from Sweden & Finland’ a premier drama showcase at Series Mania Forum 2025. This exclusive event highlights six brand-new drama series, crafted by some of the most acclaimed production companies in the Nordic region, once again bringing fresh and compelling storytelling to the global market.
The showcase, taking place on March 25th at 11:00 AM in Room 3.2 at Lille Grand Palais, will offer industry professionals a first look at a hand-picked selection of upcoming high-caliber drama projects from Sweden and Finland, spanning crime, mystery, coming-of-age, and historical fiction. The event will be followed by a networking lunch at Salon Rouge, an opportunity for collaboration between Nordic creators and international industry executives.
“Series Mania felt like the perfect place to collaborate for the first time with our Swedish friends and showcase six fresh and exciting drama projects from both countries in our Coming Next showcase,” said Laura Kuulasmaa, Executive Director of Audiovisual Producers Finland. “Finland and Sweden have built strong reputations for high-quality storytelling, and this combination of Nordic excellence will hopefully be even more compelling for this market’s audience.”
Emma Kalmevall, Swedish Institute, says: “Nordic collaboration is vital and Series Mania is an important market for us. We’re thrilled to showcase Swedish productions with global potential to increase attention and business for Swedish drama.”
This year’s selection features projects from powerhouse production companies such as Filmlance International AB (The Bridge, Top Dog), Aamu Film Company (Compartment No. 6), and Harmonica Films AB (The Truth Will Out). These new series showcase bold storytelling, international collaborations, and some of the region’s most exciting emerging and established talent.
Featured Projects in the Coming Next from Sweden & Finland Showcase:
Aftershave (Finland) – A Dazzling Dive into Helsinki’s 90s Underground Nightlife
Produced by Oy Rabbit Films Ltd, this 6×45′ drama-comedy series brings to life the struggles and triumphs of four drag queens during Finland’s deepest recession. Created by Anna Brotkin, Aftershave explores friendship, ambition, and survival in a glittering yet unforgiving world. Currently in development, the project is seeking financing, co-production, distribution, and broadcasting partners.
My Brother (Jag for ner till bror) (Sweden) – A Mystery Drama
Produced by Filmlance International AB and co-produced with SVT, Filmpool Nord, and Lunanime, this 4×45′ series follows Jana Kippo’s return to her small hometown to save her brother, only to become entangled in a mystery surrounding a man suspected of murder. Written by Karin Arrhenius, the series is in production and is looking for international sales through Trust Nordisk.
Yours, Margot (Finland/Germany) – An Interwoven Tale of Love, Loss, and Secrets
Produced by Aamu Film Company in collaboration with Achtung Panda, this 6×45′ drama explores a daughter’s quest to uncover her father’s hidden past in 1980s East Berlin. Directed by Juho Kuosmanen, the series, currently in development, is seeking financing and broadcasters.
Summer of 1985 (Sweden) – A Coming-of-Age Drama with a Supernatural Twist
Produced by Media Res Studio, this 6×45′ series follows a group of friends whose summer in the Stockholm archipelago is upended by the discovery of a mythical creature. Written by Björn Stein, Amy Deasismont, and Melina Maraki, the series is in pre-production and seeking distribution partners.
Torna a Surriento (Finland/Italy) – A Culture Clash Crime Drama
Produced by Whatevergroup and co-produced by Viola Films, Rein Films, and Glassriver, this 4×25′ drama follows a Neapolitan hustler who inherits an estate in Finnish Lapland, only to uncover dark secrets. Written by Guglielmo Finazzer, Dario Carraturo, Jens Martin Mienna, and Aleksi Puranen, the series is currently in pre-production, looking for financing and sales partners.
Till Death Do Us Part (Tills döden skiljer oss) (Sweden) – A Legal Thriller Full of Twists
Produced by Harmonica Films AB and co-produced by TV4, ZDF, SF Studios Production, and Film Stockholm, this 6×45′ crime thriller follows a woman whose loyalty is tested when her husband is accused of murder. Created by Veronica Zacco, the series will soon be in production from the 17th March and looking for sales partners. Dynamic Television handles international distribution.
Event Details:
Coming Next from Sweden & Finland Showcase & Lunch
Date: Tuesday, March 25th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Room 3.2, Lille Grand Palais
Networking Lunch: Salon Rouge
This exclusive showcase is a must-attend event for distributors, broadcasters, and financiers looking for fresh, high-quality drama content from the Nordic region.
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ABOUT:
Audiovisual Producers Finland (APFI)
Audiovisual Producers Finland—APFI is the association for Finnish content producers in the film and television industry. It represents the interests of producers in audiovisual content production, promotes internationalisation, enables sustainable industry, and organises industry events and competitions. APFI is also responsible for the collective management of copyrights.
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) is a public agency based in Stockholm and Paris that builds interest and trust in Sweden around the world. SI creates, in collaboration with the Swedish Film Institute, an annual selection of Swedish films for non-profit cultural screenings abroad. SI has a coordinating role in communicating collaboration with Sweden. SI works closely with the Swedish film industry and Sweden’s foreign missions.
The Swedish Film & TV Producers Association.
The Swedish Film & TV Producers Association (Film&TV-Producenterna) is the trade association for producers of film and television, as well as commercials. The organisation represents the interests of producers, and promotes internationalisation. Contact The Swedish Film & TV Producers Association to get in touch with the Swedish production industry. filmtvp.se/english/members
Göteborg Film Festival
Göteborg Film Festival is the leading film festival in the Nordics and the region’s premier marketplace, welcoming 2,000+ industry delegates. Each year, the festival hosts TV Drama Vision, a key conference and marketplace for drama series that attracts industry leaders from across Europe. This boutique event showcases 60 European series in various stages of production and features insights from 100 speakers on trends, storytelling, audience engagement, and financing. Over three days at the heart of Göteborg Film Festival, Hotel Draken, 800 attendees—including commissioners, streamers, producers, and creators—come together in a dynamic setting to looking into the industry’s near future.
