The past few years have marked the beginning of a golden era for Sámi screen storytelling, defined not only by a surge in feature films but also by the emergence of powerful Sámi television series. These series have won awards, received nominations for prestigious international industry prizes, and been sold to audiences far beyond Sápmi.
What strategies have made this success possible? How is it shaping the film and television industry – and what impact does it have on Sámi society itself? Most importantly, how can we ensure that this positive momentum continues into the future?
ISFI invites you to join a conversation with key figures behind current Sámi TV series such as Ciao ráhkis, Oro jaska, and Heajastallan.
Paneelissa kuullaan Ken Are Bongoa (Ciao ráhkis), Vegard Bjørsmoa ja Silje Burgin Borchia (Oro jaska) sekä Åse Kathrin Vuolabia (Heajastallan). Lisäksi näkemyksiään jakavat julkisten yleisradioyhtiöiden edustajat Johan Ailo Kalstad (NRK) ja Jarmo Lampela (YLE).
The conversation will be moderated by ISFI Film Commissioner Silja Somby.
Sámi Films Rising is part of ISFI’s ongoing work to strengthen Sámi film development and to showcase the breadth, ambition, and artistic power of today’s Sámi film industry.
