New Nordic Films, the industry confab and side-kick to the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, Norway, has revealed today the full list of anticipated Nordic features selected for its 32nd edition running Aug. 25-28.
One of New Nordic Films’ hottest showcases, the Nordic Co-Production Market (NCPM) will platform 21 titles in development, picked among more than 120 submissions, a record level on par with 2025, according to head of industry Gyda Velvin Myklebust. The veteran industry honcho underscored the exceptional lineup from Norway — nine final picks from 30 submissions, including five debuts.On the watch list, available for sales, are two female helmers turning to horror with the backing from pedigreed producers.
The supernatural horror “Vagina Dentata,” is the fiction debut of Oslo-based Nataša Urban, CPH:DOX winner and IDFA and MoMa selected with her 2022 doc “The Eclipse.” Teaming up with her is seasoned doc producer Ingvil Giske of Medieoperatørene, behind the Sundance winners “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” and “The Painter and the Thief.”
Set in 1349 Western Norway, the female empowering “The Virtuous” by Ina Grevstad is produced by Mer Film, behind “Sentimental Value” and “The Ugly Stepsister.”
