Norwegian Film Commission

Norwegian Film Commission National agency to support and attract international film production to Norway.

Norway is consistently recognised as one of the world’s most inclusive and welcoming countries. For filmmakers, cast and...
08/06/2026

Norway is consistently recognised as one of the world’s most inclusive and welcoming countries. For filmmakers, cast and crew working here, that contributes to a safe and supportive environment both on and off set.

This Pride Month, we’re highlighting a small selection of internationally acclaimed Norwegian films and series exploring identity, love and belonging. All were filmed in Norway and shaped by the places where these stories unfold. 🌈

👉 The Oslo Trilogy: 'Love', 'S*x', and Golden Bear winner 'Dreams' (Dag Johan Haugerud, 2024)
👉 The international phenomenon 'SKAM' (Julie Andem, 2015–2017)
👉 'The Man Who Loved Yngve' (Stian Kristiansen, 2008)
👉 'Thelma' (Joachim Trier, 2017)
👉 'Norwegian Dream' (Leiv Igor Devold, 2023)
👉 'Explosions in the Heart' (Yenni Lee, 2024)
👉 The Oscar-nominated short 'Night Ride' (Eirik Tveiten, 2022)

Location scout and manager Steve Røyset shares some of his favourite filming locations across the country. From Arctic g...
05/06/2026

Location scout and manager Steve Røyset shares some of his favourite filming locations across the country. From Arctic glaciers to dramatic fjords, Norway offers extraordinary variety within surprisingly short distances. 🗻

For international productions looking at filming in Norway, the country combines cinematic scale with accessibility, experienced crews, and ever-changing natural backdrops. 🎬

“What looks remote on a map is often surprisingly accessible in reality.” - Steve Røyset

🔗 Read more about Steve’s top locations via the link in comments.

Intentional architecture in unexpected places: bold spaces that surprise.Along selected roads in Norway, natural landsca...
28/05/2026

Intentional architecture in unexpected places: bold spaces that surprise.

Along selected roads in Norway, natural landscapes are amplified by art, design, and architecture. From unexpected rest stops to dramatic viewpoints and astonishing art installations, these interventions create new perspectives and add contrast to the natural surroundings.

For film productions, they offer compact locations with a unique visual identity, combining striking architecture with direct access to Norway’s cinematic landscapes. 🎬

Norwegian Scenic Routes

From the depths of Hjørundfjorden to the top of world cinema — ‘Fjord’ has won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festiva...
26/05/2026

From the depths of Hjørundfjorden to the top of world cinema — ‘Fjord’ has won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. 🇳🇴🏆

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, ‘Fjord’ was filmed entirely in Norway over 36 days in Hjørundfjorden in spring 2025 — surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Sunnmørsalpene, where mountains rise 1,700 meters straight from the fjord below, surrounded by lush and wild foliage.

The production received support from Western Norway Film Fund, Western Norway Film Commission, Zefyr Media Fund and co-production financing from the Norwegian Film Institute. Norwegian co-producers are Andrea Berentsen Ottmar and Dyveke Bjørkly Graver / Eye Eye Pictures AS.

The film stars Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan alongside Lisa Loven Kongsli, Ellen Dorrit Petersen and Henrikke Lund-Olsen. It tells the story of a Romanian-Norwegian family settling in a remote fjord community, where questions of culture, faith, freedom and family life challenge both neighbours and institutions.

For Cristian Mungiu — Palme d’Or winner for ‘4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days’ — ‘Fjord’ marks both his first English-language feature and his first film shot outside Romania.

This achievement is another powerful example of Norway’s extraordinary filming locations, world-class crews, strong national and regional funding ecosystem, and growing position as an international production destination.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing ‘Fjord’ to life.

Vestnorsk filmsenter Mediefondet Zefyr Norsk filminstitutt Festival de Cannes Eye Eye Pictures

Tor Arne Øvrebø has spent decades at the centre of international film and television production in Norway, helping deliv...
07/05/2026

Tor Arne Øvrebø has spent decades at the centre of international film and television production in Norway, helping deliver complex shoots across the country. As a producer, line producer and production manager, Tor Arne has contributed to major titles including ‘No Time to Die’, ‘Succession’, ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Black Widow’, and ‘Downsizing’.

The depth of his experience proved invaluable when Tor Arne took on one of the most ambitious projects in Norwegian screen history: producing ‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’, the largest drama series production ever filmed in Norway.

Across all of these projects, Tor Arne’s role has remained consistent: translating complex productions into something that works seamlessly on screen.

🔗 Read the full story and Q&A about his background, filmography, and what makes Norway a dream location for international filmmaking via the link in comments.

A galaxy far, far away… but planet Hoth was actually filmed in Norway! 🪐🇳🇴The ice planet Hoth from ‘The Empire Strikes B...
04/05/2026

A galaxy far, far away… but planet Hoth was actually filmed in Norway! 🪐🇳🇴

The ice planet Hoth from ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ was brought to life in Finse, where snow-covered plains and surrounding glaciers create an otherworldly backdrop. It was here that Han Solo and Luke Skywalker braved subzero temperatures and Imperial walkers.

Finse was, and still is, an excellent filming location. It's located along the scenic Oslo–Bergen railway, which enables film equipment to be transported directly to this remote setting. The same train journey between Norway’s two largest cities offers a stunning ride across the Hardangervidda plateau, stopping right at Finse station.

🎬 Ready for Festival de Cannes? 🇳🇴 Two films shot on location in Norway are featured in the festival programme this year...
02/05/2026

🎬 Ready for Festival de Cannes?

🇳🇴 Two films shot on location in Norway are featured in the festival programme this year:
‘Fjord’ and ‘Low Expectations’.

📽️ ‘Fjord’ will premiere in Cannes’ main competition. Directed by Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu, this international co-production brings together partners from several countries, including Norwegian producers Dyveke Bjørkly Graver and Andrea Berentsen Ottmar (Eye Eye Pictures), starring Oscar-nominated actors Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan. With support from Mediefondet Zefyr, Norsk filminstitutt and Vestnorsk filmsenter.

📽️ ‘Low Expectations’ is director Eivind Landsvik’s first feature, premiering in the Director’s Fortnight sidebar. Produced by Lotte Sandbu and Synnøve Hørsdal (Maipo Film), starring Marie Ulven, known as Girl in Red. With support from Norsk filminstitutt and Oslo Filmfond.

👋We are attending Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes!

📍Find us at 11 Square Mérimée, alongside our colleagues from the Nordic Film Commissions network and the Nordic Film Institutes (The Five Nordics).

30/04/2026

The Troll Wall in Western Norway — Europe's highest mountain cliff — brings a striking sense of danger to the screen.

The action thriller ‘Apex’, starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, is currently Netflix’s most-watched film globally.

The backdrop for the film’s nerve-racking opening sequence was shot at the Troll Wall in Romsdalen, some of the most unique and spectacular mountain formations in the world. 🏔️

Facilitated by NORSECODE and Norwegian producers Per Henry Borch and Tor Arne Øvrebø, the shoot took place under perfect winter conditions. 🎬

24/04/2026

Norway offers a unique combination of diverse landscapes within short distances. From mountains and forests to coastline and rural settings, a wide range of locations can be reached efficiently, supported by strong infrastructure and easy access via Oslo Airport. 🇳🇴

Actor Ingrid Bolsø Berdal (‘Westworld’, ‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’, ‘La Palma’) on why Norway stands out as a filming destination.

📺‘Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole’ is one of Netflix’s top 10 most-watched non-English shows globally.

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