Press invitation: Welcome to the Stockholm International Film Festival's press conference on October 8 at 09.00

The Stockholm International Film Festival welcomes members of the press to a press conference on Wednesday, October 8, at 09.00, during which this year's festival program will be presented.

Program director Beatrice Karlsson and Program coordinator Jakob Åsell will present the film festival's 36th program, consisting of 135 films and series from 60 different countries. During the conference, this year’s award recipients will be announced, as well as the nominees of TV4 Rising Star Award and the short film competition 1 KM Film. A selection of directors and actors who will be visiting the Stockholm Film Festival between November 5–16 will also be revealed.

Stockholm International Film Festival is pleased to also be able to welcome the director and one of the stars from one of this year’s big, Swedish tv series to the press conference. The series will have its world premiere at a Red Carpet screening during Stockholm International Film Festival on November 5.

LOCATION: Hôtel Reisen, Skeppsbron 12, Stockholm

TIME: Wednesday, October 8, at 09:00. Reisen will offer coffee and sandwiches from 08:45 (subject to availability).

After the press conference, there will be an opportunity for interviews with Beatrice and Jakob, as well as asking a few questions to the director and the star of the upcoming tv series.

ATTENTION! This event has a limited number of seats. To ensure your spot, pre-register attendance to press@stockholmfilmfestival.se no later than Monday, October 6.

Apply for press accreditation before the press conference and this year's festival HERE.

WELCOME!

For any questions, please contact:

Anna Hedlin, Head of Press, Stockholm International Film Festival

+46 (0)8 677 50 10

press@stockholmfilmfestival.se

Ella Dillén-Tombs, Press Secretary, Stockholm International Film Festival

pressekreterare@stockholmfilmfestival.se

+46 (0)73 832 52 10