FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2019

We are proud to present writers, directors, producers and actors who tell stories that matter. How are real life events and personal experiences turned into drama series that stay with us? How do creators stay focused and keep their own voices despite hot markets? Swedish Jonas Gardell was well known as a stand-up artist and novelist in all Nordic countries, when he stunned the international TV world with “Don’t Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves” and his other mini series.  Norwegian Anne Bjørnstad, famous for ”Lilyhammer” has created genre renewing and truly original concepts in many genres. Her Belgian colleague Sanne Nuyens, who won the Cannes 2019 series award,  has earlier proved that it is possible to combine the supernatural and the authentic.  American director-producer John David Coles (House of Cards, Sex and the City, West Wing, Law and Order to name a few) knows all about season writing and global streaming services. We also take a special look at relevant and Polish, Estonian and Finnish drama series that cross borders investigating the world of today, sometimes by looking at that of yesterday.

  Once again the event takes place in the beautiful Savoy Theatre in the heart of Helsinki. The moderate ticket price includes lunch, coffee and networking drink.

 Guest Speakers 2019