TrustNordisk
Copenhagen-based international sales agent handling Scandinavian and Nordic cinema worldwide, representing major Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish films including the work of Susanne Bier and Thomas Vinterberg.
Overview
TrustNordisk is a Copenhagen-based international sales company that specializes in representing Scandinavian and Nordic films to distributors worldwide. Founded in 2009 as the international sales arm of Nordisk Film, the company operates independently at major film markets and festivals, selling Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, and Icelandic productions to buyers across all major territories.
The company's deep roots in the Nordic film industry give it direct access to Scandinavia's strongest production companies, public broadcasters, and the regional funding bodies that finance the majority of Nordic cinema. TrustNordisk represents a comprehensive window into one of the world's most creatively productive film industries.
History
TrustNordisk was established in 2009 as the international distribution arm of Nordisk Film, the oldest continuously operating film company in the world. The creation of a dedicated international sales company reflected the growing global appetite for Scandinavian cinema following the success of films like Dancer in the Dark (2000) and the Nordic Noir television genre.
The company's catalog includes international sales for films by Thomas Vinterberg (The Celebration, Submarino, Far from the Madding Crowd, Another Round), Susanne Bier (After the Wedding, In a Better World, Bird Box), and other leading Scandinavian directors. TrustNordisk also sells Icelandic, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish productions, giving it a comprehensive Nordic portfolio.
The company operates at Cannes Marche du Film, Berlin's European Film Market, the American Film Market, and Toronto's industry programs, presenting the Nordic slate to international buyers at each market.
What Filmmakers Should Know
For Scandinavian filmmakers seeking international distribution, TrustNordisk is the primary sales agent for the Nordic region's most commercially and critically significant productions. The company's relationships with distributors worldwide ensure that strong Scandinavian films receive consideration in all major territories.
For international buyers and distributors, TrustNordisk provides a curated access point to the full range of Scandinavian cinema production. For co-producers interested in Nordic projects, the company's market knowledge of Scandinavian financing structures and production incentives provides useful context.
See Also
For understanding how international sales work across European territories, see Distribution Deals Explained. To model revenue projections, use the Revenue Forecast Calculator.
