Carl Film Forum 2024
The 8th edition of Carl Film Forum in Karlskrona and the inauguration of the Virtual Production Studio Lab (VPSL) in Karlskrona.
Carl Film Forum is an industry-focused film forum, celebrating its eighth edition this year, running from lunch to lunch, 14-15 October. The forum gathers key figures from the international and regional film industry, providing a platform for dialogue between the industry and policymakers, aimed at strengthening our regional initiative in a broader context. For the fourth consecutive year, our moderator will be journalist Karin Hübinette.
Carl Film Forum 2024 begins on Monday, October 14, and concludes in the evening of Tuesday, October 15, with a networking event and dinner.
Program 2024
Overall program for this year’s Carl Film Forum and the week’s other activities. We will continuously present the program details.
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Tuesday, October 15th
09:00 – 14:00
Carl Film Forum – Day 2
Continuation of the eighth edition of CFF with more guests, led by Karin Hübinette.
09:00 - 09:10 Welcome to Day 2 of the 8th Edition of the Carl Film Forum with Karin and JP
On stage: Karin Hübinette and Henrik JP Åkesson Ruben
In Swedish
09:10 - 09:30 The Film Factory Concept: The Studio - Opportunities and Challenges
Join us as we explore the exciting concept of the Film Factory in Blekinge, a hub aimed at ensuring continuity of production and building capacity within the film workforce. In this first part, Paul Blomgren DoVan, founder of Gothenburg Film Studios, and Christian Wikander, an experienced producer and newly appointed chairman of the Swedish Professional Board for Film and TV, will discuss the unique opportunities presented by our studio space. They will also address the challenges we face in creating a sustainable production environment.
In Swedish
09:30 - 09:40 Building Collaborative Film and TV Studios: Insights from Georgios Dimitropoulos of Swansea University
In this session, we meet Georgios Dimitropoulos from Swansea University, UK. He is an award-winning film director, producer, and academic who has founded and incubated several companies in the creative industries, receiving numerous awards for his work. Georgios will discuss his efforts to build film and TV studios where academia and industry collaborate to create conditions for growth. He will also share his insights on fostering innovation and his connection to Blekinge.
09:40 - 10:00 Building and Validating Competence in the Film Industry
In this session, we delve into the essential skills and competencies required to sustain a thriving film industry in Blekinge. How do we cultivate this talent, and how do we ensure that it meets high standards? Joining us are Lisa Boldt-Christmas, Director of Research and Development at Hyper Island, and Andrea Nordwall, Program Director of Digital Visual Production at Blekinge Institute of Technology. Additionally, Charlotte Gimfalk, Managing Director of the Swedish Professional Board for Film and TV, will join us via link to share her insights on validating industry competencies.
10:10 - 10:25 Public Film Funding at a Crossroads: Analyzing the Future of Public Audiovisual Policy
During the Venice Film Festival, the second part of Film i Västs report series, Public Film Funding at a Crossroads, titled All That Is Solid Melts Into Air, was presented. This unique pan-European report analyzes the future purpose and relevance of public film and audiovisual policy. Join Tomas Eskilsson, founder of Film i Väst and current Head of Analysis, as he discusses the key findings and implications of the report, along with his insights from the ongoing national film policy review initiated by the government. This review aims to address industry challenges, including technological advancements and changing audience behaviors, and Tomas is part of the expert group assisting in this important work.
10:25 - 10:55 Panel discussion
To enrich the discussion, Tomas Eskilsson will be joined by Christian Wikander, an experienced producer and newly appointed chairman of the Swedish Professional Board for Film and TV; Madeleine Ekman, an experienced producer and former film consultant at the Swedish Film Institute; and Todd Brown, Head of International Acquisitions and partner at XYZ Films.
10:55 - 11:55 Swedish Fika & Sandwich
A longer break with a baugette is served.
The larger lunch is set at 14.00
11:55 - 12:05 Rising Star: Meet actor Victor von Schirach
Join us for a brief interview with Victor von Schirach, a talented actor who studied theater at Blekinge County Folk High School and has been active in the Aspö Writing Lab. Victor is currently starring in the Prime Video and TV4 Play series Those About to Die. In this session, we’ll discuss Victor’s journey in the performing arts, his connection to Blekinge, and his thoughts on the region’s ambitions to become a film hub.
12:05 - 12:20 Building a Creative Ecosystem: Insights from Noël Magis of Screen.Brussels
Join us as we welcome Noël Magis, founder and CEO of Screen.Brussels, who will share insights about the film fund and how they have built a creative ecosystem in Brussels. He will discuss the strategies that have fostered growth and innovation within the film industry. Marie Björck, Innovation Leader at Blue Science Park in Karlskrona, will join the conversation to explore how creative sectors, such as the film industry, can drive societal growth and development.
12:20 - 12:30 Envisioning Blekinge’s Film Future: Insights from the Political Leadership
Join us for a conversation with Sophia Ahlin, Regional Finance Councillor of Region Blekinge, and Bengt Jönsson, Municipal Councillor of Karlskrona Municipality. They will share their vision for Blekinge following the conclusion of the Filmnod Blekinge project at the end of the year. What comes next for the region, and will there be more editions of Carl Film Forum?
12:30 - 12:40 Rounding Up Day Two of the Carl Film Forum
As we conclude the second and final day of this year’s Carl Film Forum, moderator Karin Hübinette will engage with Henrik JP Åkesson Ruben, the project manager of Filmnod Blekinge, Blekinge’s regional film commissioner, and the executive producer of the forum. Together, they will reflect on the events of the past two days and discuss what lies ahead.
In Swedish
13:00 Forum ends
13:00 – 13:45
Sony Virtual Production Workshop
Join Chris Couzens and Elliott Marris from Sony Pro (UK) for a 45 minute workshop.
14:00 – 15:00
Networking Lunch with EAVE
The lunch is fully booked. To be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations, please contact Marielle Rosén.
14:00 – 15:00
Networking Lunch with EAVE
The lunch is fully booked. To be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations, please contact Marielle Rosén.
15:00 – 19:00
EAVE – Open Plenary Tuesday Sessions
Part of EAVE Producers Workshop # 3.
The sessions are free, but we have limited seats available.
15:00 - 16:30 - New Perspectives 1: A Filmmaker In a TV Company
On stage: Max Malka
16:30 - 17:00 - Coffee break
17:00 - 18:00 - Producing with Sweden
On stage:
Charlotta Denward, Madeleine Ekman, Martin Persson and Piodor Gustafsson. Moderated by Julia Gebauer.
18:15-19:15 Participants' Insights and Initiatives
EAVE participants share their insights and initatives on stage.
19:15 – 21:30
Networking and Dinner
The dinner is fully booked. To be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations, please contact Marielle Rosén.
Wednesday, October 16th
09:00 – 12:00
Open space @ Virtual Production Studio Lab
We continue Monday’s Open Space with key figures from academia and industry.
14:00 – 15:00
Networking Lunch with EAVE
The lunch is fully booked. To be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations, please contact Marielle Rosén.
15:00 – 18:30
EAVE – Open Plenary Wednesday Sessions
Part of EAVE Producers Workshop # 3.
The sessions are free, but we have limited seats available.
15:00-15:45 Unpacking AI For Human Producers
On stage: Maciej Zemojcin
15:45-16:30 The Use of AI In Marketing Tools
On stage: Espinar Gabriel
16:30 - 17:00 - Coffee break
17:00-18:30 Why Do We Have To Use VP? - Guide For Producers
On stage:
Maciej Zemojcin
Katarzyna Stegnerska
18:45 – 19:45
Beyond The Screens: Exploring VP in Three Acts
Booking for the VP Workshop will be available later. The session is free.
Act 1 - Virtual Production Demo
A full demo by Istudio Visuals exploring the world of Virtual Production. Experience how the permanent 25×6 meter LED wall, a centerpiece in our studio, enables the seamless blending of real and virtual worlds.
Istudios Visuals, founded in 2006 by Anton Johansson and Henrik Svilling, is a leading creative studio specializing in animation, VFX, and virtual production. With over 60 trailers for Paradox and collaborations with top clients like Sharkmob, Epic Games, and Dreamhack, Istudios is renowned for its cutting-edge work in film, TV, and gaming, driving innovation in visual storytelling.
Act 2 - Capturing Reality
Join Andrea Nordwall from Blekinge Institute of Technology for a 15-minute demo on cutting-edge techniques for accelerating virtual environment creation, such as 3D Gaussian Splatting and Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs). Capturing real-world environment and transform them into a digital scene, seamlessly integrating it into Virtual Production. Experience how these technologies are revolutionizing digital environments for film and TV production.
Act 3 - Sony Pro
On Stage: Chris Couzens, Sony Pro
19:45 – 22:00
Networking and Dinner
The dinner is fully booked. To be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations, please contact Marielle Rosén.
Thursday, October 17th
11:30 – 14:00
EAVE: Open Plenary Session – All you need to know about sales and distribution agreements
On stage: Didar Domehri & Pierre-Emmanuel Mouthuy
Friday, October 18th
14:15 – 15:15
EAVE: Open Plenary Session – New Perspectives 2: Reframing Narratives: Storytelling Through An Inclusive Lens
On Stage: Tamara Dawit
Saturday, October 19th
14:15 – 16:15
Supranational Support To Film And Tv Series: Council Or Europe And Eurimages
On Stage: Iris Cadoux, Patrizia Simone and Alex Traila
Sunday, October 20th
12:15 – 13:15
Lobbying Strategies
On Stage: Didar Domehri & Lise Lense-Møller
Open space @ Virtual Production Studio Lab
Join us at Carl Film Forum 2024 for Open Space sessions at Virtual Production Studio Lab, taking place before and after the forum on October 14 and 16, from 09:00-12:00. Discover groundbreaking demos from Istudios Visuals, Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), and Sony Pro, featuring cutting-edge virtual production techniques.
Demos will be held at 09:30, 10:30, and 11:30 both Monday and Wednesday, offering an up-close look at the latest developments in film and TV production technology. Connect with industry experts and witness how these innovations are driving research and development in visual storytelling.
EAVE Producers Workshop
This year, Carl Film Forum co-hosts the international European AudioVisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE) Producers Workshop, where 56 producers from 39 countries and over 60 European decision-makers, a total of around 130 film delegates, will participate on-site in Karlskrona during the week. EAVE gives us the chance to further showcase Karlskrona and Sweden as a venue for relevant conversations about the film industry, future outlooks, innovation, and business meetings, and not least, as a production hub.
New Studio Initiative in Karlskrona
This year, Carl Film Forum will be hosted at the newly established studio, a collaborative initiative between Blekinge Institute of Technology, Region Blekinge, and Karlskrona Municipality, alongside the business community. This initiative represents an important step in our ambition to make Karlskrona a central hub for film production in the Nordic region. The studio will be one of Sweden’s largest, featuring the country’s biggest permanent Virtual Production facility. With a focus on innovation, research, and development in a ”dual-use” perspective, we see this investment as a crucial step in building and strengthening Sweden’s global competitiveness in the audiovisual industry.
At the opening of the new film studio with VPSL, we will ceremoniously reveal the studio’s new name.