TrustNordisk

Overview

TrustNordisk is one of the leading international sales agents in Europe, specializing in Scandinavian feature films and TV series. The company is based at Filmbyen 22 in Hvidovre, Copenhagen, and represents a catalogue of films from both established and emerging Scandinavian directors including Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg, Susanne Bier, May El-Toukhy, Anders Thomas Jensen, Amanda Kernell, and Hans Petter Moland.

TrustNordisk is an associated company of Nordisk Film, the oldest continuously operating film company in the world (founded 1906). Nordisk Film Distribution is the leading investor in and distributor of feature films and series in the Nordics, with a catalogue of approximately 2,500 titles. TrustNordisk handles international sales for Nordic productions, selling to distributors across all major territories worldwide.

For Scandinavian filmmakers seeking international distribution, TrustNordisk provides sales representation at major film markets including Cannes Marche du Film, Berlin's European Film Market, the American Film Market, and Toronto's industry programs. The company offers involvement from early script stages through to completed theatrical, streaming, and VOD runs. Visit the TrustNordisk website for current catalogue and contact information.

History

TrustNordisk was established in 2008 through the merger of two international sales operations: Trust Film Sales (owned by Zentropa, founded 1991) and Nordisk Film International Sales (owned by Nordisk Film, founded 1906). The merger consolidated Scandinavian sales expertise under a single entity, reflecting the growing global appetite for Nordic cinema following the success of films like Dancer in the Dark (2000) and the rise of Nordic Noir television.

The company's catalogue includes international sales for films by Thomas Vinterberg (The Celebration, Another Round, which won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 2021), Susanne Bier (After the Wedding, In a Better World, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2011), Lars von Trier (Dancer in the Dark, Melancholia, The House That Jack Built), and other leading Scandinavian directors. TrustNordisk also sells Icelandic, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish productions, giving it a comprehensive Nordic portfolio.

Notable Productions

House Style / Genre Focus

TrustNordisk specializes in Scandinavian feature films and TV series across all genres. The catalogue spans auteur dramas, Nordic Noir thrillers, historical epics, disaster films (The Wave, The Quake, The North Sea), and family animation (Little Allan, Just Super). The company sells films from both established directors (von Trier, Vinterberg, Bier) and emerging Scandinavian filmmakers. TrustNordisk does not represent non-Nordic productions as a primary focus, though it occasionally handles select international titles. The company targets films with both festival profiles and commercial viability across international territories.

How They Typically Find Talent / Take Submissions

TrustNordisk engages with Scandinavian producers and filmmakers at early script stages, sometimes before production begins. The company offers involvement from development through completed theatrical, streaming, and VOD runs. TrustNordisk does not operate a public open submission portal. Projects reach the company through established Scandinavian production companies, film institute referrals, and direct outreach to the sales team. The company maintains a Cannes office at 10 Rue Buttura during the festival and attends Berlin's EFM, AFM, and Toronto's industry programs.

Contact: Susan Wendt (Managing Director, susan@trustnordisk.com), Nicolai Korsgaard (Sales Director, nicolai@trustnordisk.com), or general inquiries at info@trustnordisk.com.

Recent Output / Slate Year

2025 Slate

TrustNordisk's 2025 catalogue includes titles such as Brace Your Heart, The Talented Mr. F, Silver Street Take, To New Beginnings, The Last Resort, The Last Viking, and My First. The company presented its slate at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival (May 13 to 18) with a sales team led by Susan Wendt (Managing Director), Nicolai Korsgaard (Sales Director), Frederik Hemmingsen (Sales Manager), and Amanda Gamby (Sales).

2024 Titles

2024 titles include Copenhagen Does Not Exist, The Children of Silver Street, The Glory of Life, and The Polar Bear Prince.

2026 Upcoming

The company has already listed titles for 6, indicating continued pipeline activity.

Market Presence

TrustNordisk maintains an office at 10 Rue Buttura, 2nd floor, 06400 Cannes during the Cannes Film Festival and attends Berlin's European Film Market (EFM), the American Film Market (AFM), and Toronto International Film Festival industry programs. The company employs 4 people at its Copenhagen headquarters.

What Filmmakers Should Know

For Scandinavian Filmmakers Seeking International Sales

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. The company offers to be actively involved from early script stages through to when the film has completed its run in cinemas, on streaming platforms, and VOD.

For International Buyers and Distributors

TrustNordisk provides a curated access point to the full range of Scandinavian cinema production. The company's expertise includes comprehensive knowledge of A-list festival profiles and specific preferences, targeted positioning, tailored marketing plans, and press relations. Buyers can review the full catalogue at The Film Catalogue.

For Co-Producers

TrustNordisk's market knowledge of Scandinavian financing structures and production incentives provides useful context for international co-producers interested in Nordic projects. The company does not limit itself to Scandinavian cinema exclusively, though its profile is primarily Nordic.

Sales Team Contact

• Susan Wendt - Managing Director (susan@trustnordisk.com)
• Nicolai Korsgaard - Sales Director (nicolai@trustnordisk.com)
• Frederik Hemmingsen - Sales Manager (frederik@trustnordisk.com)
• General inquiries: info@trustnordisk.com, +45 36 86 87 88

Nordic Film Industry Context

Nordisk Film

Nordisk Film, TrustNordisk's parent company, is the oldest continuously operating film company in the world. Nordisk Film Distribution acquires Nordic IP rights and enters creative alliances to develop commercial film and series concepts with production partners. Its catalogue of approximately 2,500 titles is the largest in the Nordics, making it a natural partner for all leading broadcasters and streamers.

Scandinavian Film Financing

Nordic cinema is primarily financed through a combination of national film institute grants (Danish Film Institute, Swedish Film Institute, Norwegian Film Institute, etc.), public broadcaster pre-sales (DR, SVT, NRK, YLE), Nordic regional funds, and international co-production financing. TrustNordisk's deep roots in this ecosystem give it direct access to Scandinavia's strongest production companies, public broadcasters, and funding bodies.

Key Nordic Tax Incentives for Co-Productions

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See Also

For understanding how international sales work across European territories, see Distribution Deals Explained. To model revenue projections across global markets, use the Revenue Forecast Calculator. For calculating the impact of international co-production financing, see the Indie Film Budget Calculator.