Nordisk Film
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Nordisk Film A/S[4] (lit. 'Nordic Film') is a Danish entertainment company established in 1906 in Copenhagen by filmmaker Ole Olsen.[5] It is the fourth-oldest film studio in the world behind the Gaumont Film Company, Pathé, and Titanus, and the oldest studio to be continuously active.[6][7]The logo consists of a polar bear standing on the globe.
Nordisk Film's current logo since September 2020. | |
| Formerly | Ole Olsen Filmfabrik |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 6 November 1906 |
| Founder | Ole Olsen |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Allan Mathson Hansen (CEO) |
| Products | Motion pictures, television programs, cinemas, event tickets |
| Revenue | €559 million (2018)[1] |
| €28 million (2018)[1] | |
| Parent | Egmont Group |
| Subsidiaries | Avalanche Studios Group Globalgate Entertainment[2] Supermassive Games MercurySteam (40%)[3] |
| Website | nordiskfilm |
History edit
Olsen started his company in the Copenhagen suburb of Valby under the name "Ole Olsen's Film Factory," but soon changed it to the Nordisk Film company.
In 1908, Olsen opened an affiliate branch in New York, the Great Northern Film Company, to handle the distribution of his films to the American market. In 1909, having been excluded from the MPPC cartel in the United States, which Olsen had hoped to join, Nordisk participated in the Paris Film Congress in a failed attempt by major European producers to form a similar monopoly.[8] As Nordisk Film, it became a publicly traded company in 1911.[9]
In 1992, it merged with the Egmont media group, operating as electronic media production and distribution group. The total revenues in 2018 amounted to approximately €559 million.[10] Nordisk Film is the oldest movie production company in operation in the world. Nordisk Film is the largest producer and distributor of electronic entertainment in the Nordic region.
Operations edit
The company produces and co-produces national and international feature films in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, which are distributed to cinemas around the Nordic countries, including Nordisk Film Cinemas in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.[11] The films are also distributed internationally for viewing in cinemas, on video and on television.[12]
Furthermore, Nordisk Film produces games through a number of game studios invested in by Nordisk Film Games, distributes PlayStation in the Nordic and Baltic countries and develops global digital gifting solutions through GoGift.[13]
Through the Nordisk Film Foundation, Nordisk Film aims to develop new talent. With an annual budget of approx. DKK 5 million, the Nordisk Film Foundation has also contributed to the development of the Danish film industry over the last 20 years by offering scholarships, project grants and awards.
Business Areas edit
Nordisk Film Production edit
Nordisk Film Production is a producer of film and TV content, with a strong focus on the Scandinavian market. They have a hand in roughly 15 productions per year, spanning a range of formats and genres. The overall strategy for Nordisk Film Production is the same as when the company was founded: to entertain a broad audience. Nordisk Film Production produces feature films, animation films, short films, TV series, and TV documentaries for the Scandinavian and international market.[14]
In October 2009, Nordisk sold its TV production unit to the Banijay Group.[15]
Nordisk Film Distribution edit
Nordisk Film Distribution handles and distributes the rights to own productions, a number of local films as well as independent productions. Nordisk Film is behind approximately one in every five theatrical films and their Distribution is a major player in the Nordic countries. Their associated company TrustNordisk is one of the largest sales agents in Europe and the leading expert when it comes to Scandinavian feature films and series worldwide.[16]
Nordisk Film Interactive edit
Nordisk Film Interactive has exclusive distribution rights to Sony PlayStation products in the Nordic countries, and is thereby responsible for a substantial business area in Nordisk Film.[17]
Nordisk Film Cinemas edit
Nordisk Film Cinemas is the leading cinema chain in Denmark and Norway, screening in Sweden as well. They have approximately ten million cinema guests per year.[18]
Nordisk Games edit
Nordisk Games is an investor in and owner of several European game studios. Nordisk Games has invested in nine game companies since its foundation in 2016: Avalanche Studios Group, Supermassive Games, Flashbulb Games, MercurySteam, Multiverse, Star Stable Entertainment, Nitro Games, Raw Fury, and Reto-Moto, whereof the two ladder companies have been sold.[19][20]
In May 2018, it was announced that Nordisk Games had acquired all of Avalanche Studios.[21]
In July 2022, Nordisk Games acquired all of Supermassive Games[22]
In April 2023, the Founder of Nordisk Games, Mikkel Weider, exits as CEO.[23]
Feature films edit
- The Crow (2024; distribution in Scandinavia only)[24][25]
- Sisu (2022; distribution in Scandinavia only; internationally distributed by Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions)[26]
- Dog (2022; Danish distribution only; produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and FilmNation Entertainment)
- The Tunnel (2019)
- Midsommar (2019; co-production and distribution in Scandinavia)
- Before the Frost (2019)
- Checkered Ninja (2018)
- The Reunion 3 - The Baptism (2016)[27]
- Animals United (2016)
- Al-Medina (2015)
- Key House Mirror (2015)
- A War (2015)
- April 9th (2015)
- Testament of Youth (2015)
- When Animals Dream (2014)
- The Reunion 2 – The Funeral (2014)
- The Cartel (2014)
- Speed Walking (2014)
- Sorrow and Joy (2013)
- The Olsen Gang in Deep Trouble (2013)
- Sex, Drugs and Taxation (co-pro) (2013)
- Nordvest (2013)
- Kon-Tiki (2013)
- A Hijacking (2012)
- The Reunion (2011)
- A Funny Man (2011)
- Ronal the Barbarian (2011)
- Mugge Og Vejfesten (2019)
- Olsen Gang gets polished (2010)
- R (2010)
- Rejsen til Saturn (2008)
- Kurt Turns Evil (2008)
- Jungledyret Hugo 3: Fræk, flabet, og fri (2007)
- Quest for a Heart (2007)
- Terkel in Trouble (2004)
- Help! I'm a Fish (2000)
- Hard Rain (1998; co-production and distribution in Scandinavia)
- Jungledyret Hugo 2: Den store filmhelt (1996)
- Aberne og det hemmelige våben (1995)
- Jungledyret Hugo (1993)
- Fuglekrigen i Kanøfleskoven (1990)
- Præsidenten (1919)
Other films edit
- Vengeance Vs. Love, a scene from the film appeared on the cover of the January 6, 1912 edition of Moving Picture News
- The Inevitable Johnson (1912), a comedy
- The Waterfalls of Sweden (1912)
- A Summer Flirtation (1912), a comedy[28]
TV-series edit
- The Team (2015)[29]
- Första Kärleken (1992)
- BECK (1997–2015)
- Arne Dahl (co-pro) (2015)
- Jungledyret Hugo (2002-2003)
- Fenris (2022)[30]
References edit
- ^ a b "About". Nordisk Film. Retrieved 29 September 2018.
- ^ Lieberman, David (2 May 2016). "Lionsgate Partners With Execs At Film Initiative Targeting Global Local Markets". Deadine.
- ^ "Nordisk Games acquires 40% ownership of MercurySteam". 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Nordisk Film A/S: Private Company Information". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 11 June 2018.
- ^ Arnedal, Poul (2006). Nordisk Film - en del af Danmark i 100 år (1 ed.). Aschehoug Dansk Forlag A/S and Nordisk Film A/S. ISBN 87-11-30008-6.
- ^ Bergan, Ronald (September 2011). The Film Guide: A Complete Guide to the World of Cinema. DK Publishing. p. 145. ISBN 9780756691882.
- ^ "Brief History about Copenhagen". Copenhagen Portal. Retrieved 18 November 2009.
- ^ Thorsen, Isak. Nordisk Films Kompagni 1906–1924, The Rise and Fall of the Polar Bear. Indiana University Press, 2017. pp. 71–73.
- ^ . www.nordiskfilm.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "About". www.nordiskfilm.com. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Nordisk Film Cinemas". www.nordiskfilm.com. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Nordisk Film Distribution". www.nordiskfilm.com. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "About | Nordisk Film".
- ^ . www.nordiskfilm.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Banijay acquires Nordisk Film's TV arm". The Hollywood Reporter. 12 October 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Nordisk Film Distribution | Nordisk Film".
- ^ . www.nordiskfilm.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "Nordisk Film Cinemas | Nordisk Film".
- ^ "Nordisk Games".
- ^ "Nordisk Games | Nordisk Film".
- ^ "Nordisk Film Acquires Avalanche Studios". Nordisk Film. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ "Nordisk Games News". supermassivegames.com.
- ^ "Nordisk Games CEO exits". gamesindustry.biz.
- ^ Squires, John (10 June 2022). "'The Crow' Reboot Taking Flight With Several Big Deals Made for International Rights". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (10 June 2022). "FilmNation sells out on 'The Crow' reboot in Cannes (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Mitchell, Wendy (14 June 2021). "Sony boards Jalmari Helander's Second World War title 'Immortal'". Screendaily. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
- ^ . www.nordiskfilm.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ "Motion Picture News". 1912.
- ^ . www.nordiskfilm.com. Archived from the original on 30 April 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ "Fenris". Rotten Tomatoes. from the original on 2 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
External links edit
- Official website
- Nordisk Film in the Danish Film Database