Europa Distribution analyses the theatrical success of Fallen Leaves at New Nordic Films Haugesund

This year’s edition of New Nordic Films, held during the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, featured a panel discussion titled “Around The World In 80’: The Distribution and Promotion of Nordic Films Internationally.” Hosted by Europa Distribution, the event focused on the international release of Fallen Leaves [+] by Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki. The panel brought together experienced film distributors Albert Yao of Swallow…

Europa Distribution analyses the theatrical success of “Fallen Leaves” at New Nordic Films Haugesund

Swallow Wings Films, a leading distributor of independent and arthouse films in Taiwan, has built a reputation for introducing European and arthouse cinema to an audience that primarily favours Hollywood blockbusters, Japanese animation, and Korean films. Albert Yao, Head of Acquisitions, highlighted the challenges of making Fallen Leaves resonate with a limited audience for European arthouse cinema.…

The “new normal” for independent film distribution. Europa Distribution in San Sebastian

By Isabella Weber   Things change and practices evolve in all businesses, and the pandemic seems to have pushed the accelerator extra hard for the film industry. After almost two years of co-existence with Covid-19, it is clear that many things we were used to will not go back to being just as “before” and…

The circulation and promotion of Scandinavian films: How can Nordic films reach an international audience?

Europa Distribution panel at New Nordic Films, Haugesund on Thursday August 26, 2021   Written by Michel Gubbins   The Nordic region has become established as a distinctive brand and a quality mark for international distributors with prospects for continued growth, according to a panel at the Haugesund International Film Festival, organised by Europa Distribution.…

European Distribution : Focus on Portugal

by Ernesto Leotta In the fast changing, unpredictable audiovisual world of today, running a successful distribution company can be quite a challenge. When you live in Portugal – where one “big fish” controls the quasi-totality of the “little pond”, and has its “fins” in the exhibition field – it becomes an everyday struggle. However, little…

European Distribution : Focus on Scandinavia

 by Birgit Heidsiek   Spotlight on Scandinavia: All about audience access for arthouse films   Since decades, the Scandinavian countries have had the highest number of average admissions in Europe. Although the Icelanders don’t go thirteen times per year anymore to the cinema as they used to do it in the early 1980’s, the insular…