New Nordic Work-in-Progress
The aim of the work in progress is to shine a light on new Nordic talents with their first projects and to encourage Nordic collaboration and co-production. Each project will receive online pitch training before their presentation. The presentation will take place during Stockfish’s industry days on the 28th of March 2026 at the Nordic house in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Project Eligibility
To be an eligible project:
- Qualify as an independent Nordic production.
- Be a feature documentary, film or TV series (fiction or documentary).
- Qualify as a Nordic production with the main production company being from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, the Faroe Islands or Åland.
- Be the first project of a new producer or director.
- Be looking to premiere after the festival.
Submission and participation is free of charge and the festival will assist participants with finding accommodation and flights.
Deadline is on the 15th of January 2026.
If the submission of a project application is successful, the sender will receive a confirmation e-mail.
Ný Norræn Verk í vinnslu 2026
Selected projectsi 2026
Documentaries
Beautiful Silence / Dýrðar Þögn
Title: Beautiful Silence
Original title: Dýrðar Þögn
Genre: Documentary (Biography / Nature)
Length: 80 min (estimated)
Director: Katla Gunnlaugsdóttir
Producer: Katla Gunnlaugsdóttir (producer)
Sol Berruezo-Pichon Riviere (co-producer)
Katla Gunnlaugsdóttir studied scriptwriting and directing at the Icelandic Film School, graduating in 2022. She has worked in lighting on films, TV series and commercials, gaining broad experience across film production. Her debut feature documentary Beautiful Silence was inspired by the profound silence she experienced during a glacier-measuring trip with her grandfather in 2018.
The documentary follows 92-year-old surgeon Leifur Jónsson, who has measured the termini of Icelandic glaciers for over forty years using traditional methods—wooden stakes and measuring tape—just as the measurements began in 1930. Through poetic storytelling and personal reflection, the film explores the landscapes, friendships and shared passion that have shaped Leifur’s life and the legacy he leaves behind.
The Step / Skrefið
Title: The Step
Original title: Skrefið
Genre: Documentary
Length: 90 min
Director: Teitur Magnusson
Producer: Haraldur Bender
Teitur Magnusson graduated from the Icelandic Film School in 2016. His short films have screened internationally, including at RIFF. His debut feature UGLUR premiered at RIFF and won Best Icelandic Film and Best Cinematography at PIFF.
Haraldur Bender graduated from the Icelandic Film School and has worked on multiple Icelandic film productions. Through Luxor he currently produces major television productions including the Icelandic Eurovision selection and Idol.
An Icelandic firefighter walks across Iceland to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Along the journey, the mission becomes deeply personal as he confronts grief, endurance and hope.
Mr. Grímsson
Title: Mr. Grimsson
Genre: Documentary / Docuseries
Length: 4 × 45 min
Director: Eiríkur Ingi Böðvarsson
Producer: Skapti Örn Ólafsson (Dokument Films)
Eiríkur Ingi Böðvarsson is an Icelandic filmmaker known for visually driven storytelling and emotionally nuanced narratives. His work spans television, documentary and commercial productions.
Skapti Örn Ólafsson is a producer at Dokument Films focusing on high-quality storytelling and strong project development.
After serving as President of Iceland for 20 years and previously as a member of parliament and minister, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson remains an influential figure internationally, particularly through the Arctic Circle initiative. The series offers a more personal portrait of the man behind the public figure, exploring defining moments of his life and career through a non-linear narrative.
Preview-myndband
https://vimeo.com/1122913280
Leg / Uterus
Title: Leg / Uterus
Genre: Dystopian sci-fi dark comedy musical
Length: 110 min
Director: Dóra Jóhannsdóttir
Producer: Djók Productions (development producer)
Dóra Jóhannsdóttir is an Icelandic director, writer and producer. She created the award-winning TV series Húsó (The School of Housewives) and has worked extensively in television writing, including Iceland’s Áramótaskaupið. She is also founder of Improv Iceland.
Djók Productions – Icelandic production company founded in 2023 by Dóra Jóhannsdóttir.
In a dystopian gated community in Garðabær, cheerleader Kata discovers on her eighteenth birthday that she is pregnant, threatening her dream of winning a reality-TV dating show. As she struggles without emotional support from her family, she becomes entangled in a bizarre corporate conspiracy seeking world domination and eternal life.
Based on the cult Icelandic stage musical Leg by Hugleikur Dagsson.
ERRÓ
Title: ERRÓ
Format: Documentary Series
Length: 3 × 45 min
Director:
Milla Ósk Magnúsdóttir
Producer:
Milla Ósk Magnúsdóttir (Dokument Films)
Preview clip:
https://vimeo.com/1172702743
Preview clips are available with English subtitles if needed.
Milla Ósk Magnúsdóttir is an Icelandic producer, writer and director working across documentary and television. ERRÓ is her first project as a director and is based on a close relationship of trust and friendship between her, the artist Erró, and his daughter.
Her work is driven by strong storytelling and a sensitive approach to complex human and societal themes. She has a background in journalism and public discourse, including a decade at the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), where she worked in news and programme production. Milla Ósk is co-owner and executive producer at Dokument Films.
Milla Ósk Magnúsdóttir is an Icelandic producer focused on developing ambitious documentary and television projects with international appeal. She is co-owner and executive producer at Dokument Films and also serves as executive producer and COO at the Icelandic production company ACT4.
With a background in journalism and television production, she works closely with directors and creative teams to develop projects from initial concept to finished production, with a strong emphasis on compelling storytelling and high production standards.
Erró (Guðmundur Guðmundsson) is without question one of Iceland’s most renowned and influential contemporary artists. Born in 1932 in Ólafsvík and raised in Kirkjubæjarklaustur, he later moved to Reykjavík before continuing his artistic journey abroad. In 1958 he settled in Paris, where he has lived ever since, establishing himself as a distinctive voice on the international art scene.
Over a career spanning decades, Erró has left a lasting mark on art history through his diverse body of work—including paintings, collages, prints, sculptures and watercolours—where pop culture, politics and the visual language of contemporary life collide in his powerful and instantly recognisable style.
The series will offer new insight into his life, art and international influence. At the same time, the project serves as an important platform for presenting Iceland’s cultural history to international audiences through the story of one of the country’s most significant artists.
Truth Withheld
Title: Truth Withheld
Director: Klaus Georg Hansen, Greenland / Inuk Jørgensen, Greenland and Sweden
Producer: Klaus Georg Hansen, KGH Productions, Greenland
Co-producer: Arnar Benjamín Kristjánsson, Sagafilm, Iceland
Length: 80 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Country: Greenland, Iceland
On October 25, 1973, Greenland’s aviation history was forever changed. The Sikorsky S-61N helicopter, OY-HAI, disappeared during a flight from Nuuk to Paamiut. All 15 people on board were lost in what remains the deadliest civil aviation disaster in the country’s history.
Five decades have passed, yet for the families of the victims and the people of Greenland, significant questions remain, as the accident report has never been made public. Truth Withheld investigates why the full story and the reasons for the accident has never truly been told and published.
Klaus Georg Hansen is an independent filmmaker and researcher. He is born in 1961and holds a PhD in anthropology and planning. Klaus is CEO in KGH Productions and is primarily involved in documentaries. Latest he is production manager for Greenland on We Have to Survive, which had world premiere on 11 March 2026. Klaus lives in Nuuk in Greenland. Since 2019, he has been chair of Film.gl the association of filmmakers in Greenland.
Inuk Jørgensen is an award-winning Greenlandic filmmaker, director, and screenwriter, born in 1981. Inuk primarily explores his Inuit heritage in his work. He is based in Sweden, educated at Aarhus University, a member of the European Film Academy, and active in Film.gl. Inuk has directed several award-winning short films, including Entropy (2024) and Hedtoft (2019), and his films have been screened at more than 200 festivals worldwide.
Sisterland
Title: Sisterland
Directors: Alberte Parnuuna & Dögg Mósesdóttir
Producers: Guðný Guðjónsdóttir, Sara D. Baldursdóttir
Length: Approx. 90 min
Genre: Drama
Country: Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), Iceland, Denmark, Sweden
Laura, a young Greenlandic/Danish woman, discovers that her mother has been hiding the truth about her late Greenlandic father – including the fact that her paternal grandmother, whom Laura has never met, has wanted to meet her her whole life.
Determined to connect with her grandmother and uncover the truth, Laura travels to Greenland for the first time. There she discovers that she has a half-sister, Avi, who seems to be Laura’s complete opposite.
Seeking answers and closure, Laura convinces the reluctant Avi to take them to their father’s old hunting cabin outside of town – a journey that is only possible by dogsled. As the sisters travel deeper into the vast wilderness, the boundaries between the visible world and the hidden world begin to blur, much like the sled tracks they leave behind in the snow.
Dögg Mósesdóttir (1979) is an Icelandic writer, director and producer and owner of Northern Wave Productions. She is an award-winning short film and documentary director who studied directing in Barcelona, Spain.
She has over 15 years of experience working in film and television. She started out as a TV and documentary editor and now works full-time as a writer, director and documentary producer. Dögg has directed feature documentaries, non-fiction TV series, commercials and music videos both in Spain and Iceland. She is currently developing two TV series for Saga Film and Projects as well as developing her second feature.
Projects is an Icelandic production company based on the experience of producers Guðný Guðjónsdóttir and Sara D. Baldursdóttir.
Guðný Guðjónsdóttir holds an MBA in International Business from San Diego State University. She was CEO of Sagafilm from 2015–2017 and CFO from 2007–2015. Since 2017 she has run her own company Projects ehf.
Guðný has worked on numerous TV and film projects including drama, documentaries, animation, feature films, formats and commercials, as well as production services on major projects such as Interstellar. She was executive producer on Case (Netflix, HBO, Channel 2), producer on Tulipop Tales (2021), and has worked on several international productions and script-funded projects supported by the Icelandic Film Fund.
Sara D. Baldursdóttir has a background in business, finance and art. She has worked in finance, accounting and management as well as film and television production in recent years. Sara has extensive experience in sales, marketing and production development and specializes in creating marketing materials and pitch decks for film and TV projects.
Projects has worked closely with the Icelandic film industry on development, financing and production in recent years. Guðný has extensive knowledge and experience in financing projects of various budgets and complexity.
týnd sál
Director: Óttar Þorbergsson
Producer: Lina Maria Bullwinkel
Lenght: 15 min
Country: Iceland & Germany
In this introspective journey through Iceland’s breathtaking landscape,
a young woman discovers not only the beauty of nature but also the depths of her own soul.
In search of meaning and identity, our protagonist finds a mysterious book titled “Týnd Sál” in her solitary Airbnb. It contains
handwritten notes and a map with ten marked locations. Driven by curiosity and a desire for change, she decides to follow these traces.
Each location reveals a new facet of the unknown writer – and simultaneously reflects the inner struggles of our heroine. From the lush
greens of a vibrant meadow to the endless blue of the horizon, from the consuming power of fire to the gentle silence of rain – each stop
becomes a metaphor for her emotional journey.
As she delves deeper into the writer’s story, a tragic love story unfolds. The initial descriptions of Icelandic beauty gradually give way to
accounts of loss, grief, and a desperate search for healing. In this tension between Iceland’s overwhelming nature and the intimate
narrative of the unknown, our protagonist begins to confront her own fears and insecurities. She realizes that her trip to Iceland is more
than just an adventure holiday –
it’s a journey to herself.
She reaches the emotional climax at the penultimate location, where she experiences the full extent of the writer’s loss and
simultaneously breaks through her own life crisis. Upon arriving at the final point, a surprising message awaits her that will change her
life forever.
“Týnd Sál” is a visual ode to the healing power of nature and the transformative power of self-reflection. It’s a story about loss, love, and
the courage to take one’s own destiny into one’s hands. In Iceland’s raw beauty, our heroine finds not only the lost soul of the unknown
writer but also the path to herself.
This cinematic journey promises to enchant the audience with breathtaking images while deeply touching them, raising universal
questions about identity and the meaning of life.
Óttar Þorbergsson is a cinematographer and director based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Since graduating from the Icelandic Film School in 2018, he has established himself in the Icelandic film industry, working on numerous notable projects in both cinematography and directorial capacities.
His approach to filmmaking is characterized by a deep commitment to visual storytelling, with a particular focus on capturing emotionally resonant moments and employing thoughtful visual language to enhance narrative elements.
Among his significant works is “Bylur,” a project he co-produced, directed, and shot, which explores themes of toxic masculinity and societal expectations placed on men. This film exemplifies his interest in tackling complex social issues through compelling visual narratives.
Óttar continues to pursue projects that challenge artistic conventions and offer opportunities for meaningful collaboration with fellow filmmakers. His work consistently demonstrates a dedication to creating visually striking imagery in service of thought-provoking stories.
Lina Maria Bullwinkel is an actress, writer, producer and director based in Munich, Germany. After graduating from acting school in 2021, she began her career in theater before establishing herself in the German film and television industry, as well as in the literary world.
Her work is driven by a passion for authentic storytelling, both in front of and behind the camera. She is particularly drawn to narratives that explore human complexity and emotional depth, bringing nuanced characters to life through her performances and writing.
Among her notable projects is Týnd Sál, a visually immersive short film that she produced, wrote and co-directed, reflecting her interest in introspective storytelling and cinematic poetry. Her dedication to creating meaningful and thought-provoking content continues to shape her career, as she seeks projects that challenge conventions and foster creative collaboration.
Lina Maria Bullwinkel remains committed to storytelling that resonates, whether through acting, writing, or producing, always striving to create compelling narratives that leave a lasting impact.
Kvikmyndir
Traustur vinur
Director: M. Loki
Producer: M. Loki
Lenght: 80 – 90 min
Country: Iceland
Kvikmyndin hefst í sjónarhorni spólumyndavélar, foreldrar Valdísar eru uppi í bústað að taka hana og bróður hennar upp. Myndbandið endar á því að þau hlaupa út í feluleik í skóginn sem umlykur bústaðinn.
Áratug síðar, hefur vinahópur Valdísar ákveðið að koma sér saman og fara í bústaðinn hennar. Valdís tekur gömlu spólumyndavél fjölskyldu sinnar með í ferðina til að fanga endurfundi vinahópsins.
Áhorfandinn fær að sjá stutt og óskýr brot af óhuggnanlegri veru elta og njósna um vinahópinn, klædd refagrímu og hreyfandi sig eins og dýr. Vinahópurinn byrjar að sundrast meira og meira þegar gömul sár og leyndarmál færast á yfirborðið, á meðan veran færir sig nær og nær í leit að vin.
Þegar einn í hópnum er drepinn, og Valdís kemst að því að morðinginn er týndi bróðir hennar, þarf hvert og eitt þeirra að ákveða hvern þau eru tilbúin að skilja eftir og hverjum þau geta raunvörulega treyst.
English:
The film begins from the perspective of a home video camera, with Valdís’ parents filming her and her brother at their family cabin. The video ends with the children running off to play hide-and-seek in the surrounding forest.
A decade later, Valdís’ group of friends decides to reunite at her cabin. Valdís brings her family’s old video camera to capture the reunion.
The audience is shown brief, unsettling glimpses of a strange creature stalking the group, dressed in a fox mask and moving like an animal. As old wounds and secrets surface, the group begins to fall apart, while the creature draws closer, searching for an old friend.
When one of the group is murdered, and Valdís discovers the killer is her missing brother, each member must decide who they are willing to leave behind and whom they can truly trust.
M. Loki is graduating from the Icelandic University of the Arts this spring with a BA in filmmaking, and with a focus on screenwriting. The aim with his stories has always been to move the audience in one way or another, and the mixing of different emotions and is always the core to his stories. Striving to be able to make an audience laugh, cry and be terrified in the same movie is what fuels Loki’s filmmaking career.
Loki’s directing style is very grounded, subtle and authentic. Using long takes and delicate acting is his main way of drawing his audience into a story. Letting the audience discover the story and get time to read into each facial expression, is a key part of Loki’s storytelling, but mixing this with intense, fast-moving sequences is ultimately what distinguishes Confidant, his first feature film.
M. Loki is graduating from the Icelandic University of the Arts this spring with a BA in filmmaking. He strives to break the boundaries of film production and create his own path for unconventional storytelling, with the aim being to make films that feel fresh, real, and pungent; while not having to rely on the traditional production format. Through his career and education, Loki has gathered experience producing ambitious short films and music videos with low-to-zero-budgets, that include interior viking bloodbaths, bar-fights, cranes and car rigs, and animal handling for a lamb. Most of this has been made possible through the mindset of only using what you have access to, and for Loki that includes a vast group of diverse and highly talented colleagues, schoolmates, and friendships. Confidant is Loki’s first attempt to take that same mindset and use it to make a feature film.