What Oslo Pictures AS does

Oslo Pictures AS is an independent, privately held Norwegian film production company headquartered at Schweigaards gate 34E in Oslo. Re-established in 2018 (previously operating as Film Farms) when director Joachim Trier and screenwriter Eskil Vogt joined as co-founders, the company produces feature films, TV drama, and documentaries, with day-to-day development led by producers Thomas Robsahm, Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, and Tommy Gulliksen. The catalog spans internationally co-produced features including The Worst Person in the World (2021, Joachim Trier), Sick of Myself (2022, Kristoffer Borgli), Hope (2019, Maria Sødahl), The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open (2019, Canada-Norway), Valley of Shadows (2017), Rams (Iceland), Lamb (Ethiopia), Letter to the King, and Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere (Vietnam), alongside a slate of short films that function as a director development pipeline. Films are launched primarily through premieres at top-tier festivals (Cannes, TIFF, Berlin, Venice) and distributed via Nordic theatrical partner SF Studios, digital platforms such as iTunes/Apple TV, and multi-territory co-production partner networks spanning France, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Germany.

The business model is project-based: each title is financed and produced (often as a co-production to access public film-fund and tax-incentive pools in partner countries) and monetized through a one-time license model covering distribution deals, broadcaster sales, streaming platform sales, and international sales-agent transactions. Festival premieres serve as the primary go-to-market channel, functioning as both brand marketing and commercial trigger for downstream distribution. Revenue is therefore episodic and title-driven, with no disclosed recurring revenue, subscription, or SaaS component, and no public financials, funding rounds, or headcount are available in the input data. Customer segments are horizontal industry counterparties (festivals, distributors, streamers, broadcasters) rather than enterprise accounts, and the company's competitive position rests on its anchored creative talent, award-tier festival pedigree (Cannes Best Actress, 2 Oscar nominations, 2 BAFTA nominations for The Worst Person in the World), and a diversified international co-production network that reduces reliance on any single financing or distribution territory.

Name

Oslo Pictures AS

Legal name

Oslo Pictures AS

Website

https://oslo-pictures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Oslo Pictures AS is an independent Norwegian film production company producing feature films, TV drama, and documentaries. Founded in 2018 by director Joachim Trier and screenwriter Eskil Vogt, it serves international festivals, distributors, and streaming platforms via multi-territory co-productions.

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Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Scripted Feature Film Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live-Action International/Co-Production & Service Production (MPADABAG), Live-Action Short-Form Production (Short Films, Web Series) (MPADABAE)

Keywords

• Feature film production
• International co-productions
• Nordic cinema
• Documentary production
• TV drama production

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

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B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Film Production and Co-production: Oslo Pictures produces and co-produces feature films, generating revenue through distribution deals, sales to broadcasters and streaming platforms, and international sales agents. The company has international co-production agreements with France, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, and Ethiopia.

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Core offering

Oslo Pictures AS produces and co-produces feature films, short films, TV drama, and documentaries, often as international co-productions involving Norway alongside France, Sweden, Denmark, Canada, Iceland, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. Films are developed and produced in-house under the leadership of director Joachim Trier and producer Thomas Robsahm, then commercialized through theatrical distributors (e.g., SF Studios), digital platforms (iTunes), broadcasters, and international sales agents.

Product overview

Oslo Pictures AS is an independent Norwegian film production company that produces feature films, TV drama, and documentaries. The company operates as a portfolio of individual film productions, with notable works including the award-winning 'The Worst Person in the World' (Joachim Trier), 'Hope' (Maria Sødahl), 'The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open', and 'Sick of Myself'. The company also co-produced earlier films including 'Rams', 'Lamb', 'Letter to the King', and 'Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere'. Films are distributed through theatrical release, festivals, and digital platforms.

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• Sick of Myself Feature film directed by Kristoffer Borgli about an unhealthy, competitive relationship that turns vicious when one partner breaks through as a contemporary artist. Premiered at Cannes 2022 in Un Certain Regard.
• The Worst Person in the World Feature film directed by Joachim Trier, the final part of the Oslo Trilogy, following four years in the life of a young woman navigating love and career in contemporary Oslo. International co-production with France, Sweden, and Denmark.
• Hope Norwegian feature film by Maria Sødahl exploring what happens to love when a woman in midlife has three months to live. Starring Andrea Bræin Hovig and Stellan Skarsgård; distributed by SF Studios.
• The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open Canada-Norway co-production by Kathleen Hepburn and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers about two Indigenous women with different lived experiences navigating the aftermath of domestic abuse.
• Valley of Shadows Norwegian drama by Jonas Matzow Gulbrandsen about a six-year-old boy in a Norwegian village who ventures into a menacing forest after a tragic event. Distributed via iTunes/Apple TV.
• Rams Icelandic feature film by Grímur Hákonarson about two estranged brothers who haven't spoken in 40 years and must come together to save their sheep. Won the Un Certain Regard Prize at Cannes 2016.
• Lamb Ethiopian feature film by Yared Zeleke about a boy who moves in with distant relatives and takes his pet sheep with him during a dangerous holiday period. Ethiopia's official entry for the 2016 Academy Awards.
• Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere Vietnam-Norway-France-Germany co-production by Nguyen Hoang Diep about a young couple's difficult decisions when they discover a pregnancy. Won Critics' Week at Venice and Best Director award for Nguyen Hoang Diep.
• Letter to the King Norwegian feature film by Hisham Zaman portraying five people on a day trip from a refugee camp to Oslo, each with their own agenda. Won the Dragon Award for best Nordic film at Gothenburg, FIPRESCI Prize at Lecce, and three Amanda Awards at Haugesund.
• Explosions in the Heart Short film by Yenni Lee exploring the turbulent romantic relationship between two young women where one is polyamorous.
• Bed Bugs Dark comedy/drama short by Marlene Lyngstad about a young woman affected by bed bugs who is both contagious and homeless.
• Wild Horses Short film by Simon Tillaas about a horseback-rider in the grey zone of dementia who must give up her beloved but mismanaged horses.
• Silence Short film by Brwa Vahabpour about a nine-year-old girl who recently lost her hearing and is omitted from school due to lack of resources.
• Big Mood Comedy/drama short by Bendik Kaltenborn depicting a feverish and tragicomic Oslo where people succumb to stress, aggression, and alienation.
• What We Fear Short film by Lilja Ingolfsdottir about the challenges in shared lives and a woman's opportunity for self-awareness. Self-distributed by Oslo Pictures.
• Everything Will Be OK Short film by Jedrzej Przysiecki, Bartosz Someart Cichorack, and Jeanette Alexandra Sundt about two young Polish men exploring the world outside their workplace in Norway.

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Canada (co-production partners)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Co-production with Canadian partners on 'The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open' (2019), enabling North American market access.
• Joachim TriercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Director Joachim Trier and screenwriter Eskil Vogt re-established Oslo Pictures in 2018, bringing their acclaimed Oslo Trilogy to the company.
• Ethiopia (co-production partners)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015'Lamb' was a co-production with Ethiopian partners, bringing African storytelling to international audiences.
• Vietnam (co-production partners)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014'Flapping in the Middle of Nowhere' was a Vietnam-Norway-France-Germany co-production.
• Gerhard og Sønn ASminorOthers · 1 January 2014Oslo Pictures is registered c/o Gerhard og Sønn AS at their Oslo office address.
• SF StudioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSF Studios handles theatrical and broadcast distribution for Oslo Pictures' films in the Nordic market. They distributed 'Hope' (Håp) for Norwegian release.
• France (co-production partners)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnerships with French production companies enable multi-territory European distribution for films like 'The Worst Person in the World'.
• Sweden (co-production partners)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish co-production partners involved in films including 'The Worst Person in the World' enabling Scandinavian market access.
• Denmark (co-production partners)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish co-production partnerships expand Nordic collaboration and distribution reach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Zentropa: Danish independent production company known for auteur films and international co-productions; comparable as a Scandinavian indie producer with festival-circuit focus and co-production financing approach.
• SF Studios: Major Nordic production-distribution group; both distribution partner (Norwegian theatrical) and producer of Nordic features. Compares as a broader incumbent active in the same Norwegian ecosystem.
• Nordisk Film: Largest Nordic film and TV producer with deep Scandinavian reach; an established incumbent producing Nordic scripted content across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

Direct peers

• Lemming Film: Danish independent production company producing arthouse features and series; comparable in Scandinavian indie scale and festival-circuit positioning.
• Nimbus Film: Danish independent producer of arthouse features, documentaries, and series; closely aligned in Scandinavian arthouse positioning and international co-production strategy.
• Final Cut for Real: Danish documentary and arthouse feature producer; comparable in Nordic indie model, documentary production, and international co-productions.
• Mer Film: Norwegian production and distribution company with arthouse focus; comparable in Norwegian feature production scale and international co-production orientation.
• Hype Film: Norwegian independent production company that co-produces arthouse features with international partners, including 'The Worst Person in the World' alongside Oslo Pictures; directly comparable in scale, geography, and co-production model.
• Miso Film: Norwegian production company producing premium Nordic drama series and features (e.g., 'Occupied,' 'Wisting'); comparable in Norwegian production scale and Nordic scripted content focus.

Emerging players

• Trust Nordisk: Nordic international sales agent and co-production financier; not a direct producer in Oslo Pictures' sense but operates in the same ecosystem of cross-border Nordic feature financing and sales.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles5 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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