DA VI VAR UNGE

FEATURE FICTION

Producer: Mari Nilsen Neira

Director:
Mali Finborud Nøren

Cinematographer:
Maja Holand

Premiere:
In development - Planned 2028

Support: Midtnorsk Filmsenter v/Helle Hansen

When We Were Young is a coming-of-age drama about Maria, who on her journey to adulthood must learn to take ownership of her own life.

SVARTLAMOEN HARDKOR

DOCUMENTARY

Producer:
Herstory - Mali Finborud Nøren

Director:
Mari Nilsen Neira

Premiere:
In development - planned 2028

Supported by: Midtnorsk Filmsenter v/Helle Hansen

Svartlamon Hardkor is a documentary about masculinity, community, vulnerability, and resistance.

Ingeborg Holm

Black and white portrait of a woman with short curly hair, wearing a dark top.

DOCUMENTARY

Producer:
Herstory - Mali Finborud Nøren

Director:
Mari Nilsen Neira

Premiere:
In development - planned 2027

Supported by: NFI (NEO) v/Anna Ljungmark Midtnorsk Filmsenter v/Helle Hansen Kulturvern prosjektstøtte Fritt Ord v/Torstein Erbos gavefond

Exploring historical documents, reveals fragmented accounts of the life of Ingeborg Holm: A female worker, union leader, communist party member, victim of Nazi persecution and a key witness in sentencing war criminals, such as Henry Rinnan, to death— she should be remembered as a hero!

Yet, after all the glory and suffering, she seemed to be forgotten and even treated unfairly. Why?

With these questions in mind, we seek to journey into her past, trying to unearth the unspoken complexities of her life and the overlooked truths that have shaped her.

Black and white collage of war scenes with soldiers, airplanes, and a train, with political quotes and documents in Norwegian, highlighting wartime propaganda and resistance.
Black and white portrait of a woman with short curly hair, wearing a dark top, smiling slightly.
Black and white photo of a young woman with styled hair, wearing a checkered high-neck blouse and a high-waisted pleated skirt with a belt.
A group of eight men and one woman standing outdoors, dressed in vintage clothing, including long coats and hats, in black-and-white photograph.
A black and white photo of a young girl walking toward the camera on a city street, with men and women walking and standing in the background, and multi-story brick buildings lining the street.
A woman sitting at a table in a room filled with decorative items and pictures, with portraits of the same woman displayed at the top of the image.
A black-and-white photograph of four women outdoors, with red highlights on some flowers and a woman outlined in red. The women are standing amidst flowering plants and a cloudy sky.

KJØLVANN

SHORT FICTION

Producer: Herstory, Mari Nilsen Neira

Director:
Thea Øien Sundet

Cinematographer and post-production:
Maja Holand

Stage: In Production.

Supported by: Midtnorsk Filmsenter by Helle Hansen, Åfjord Kommune

Premiere:
Planned 2027

When Ida and her father, Roar, travel to a remote island to close the family cabin for the winter, they are forced to confront each other and the wounds of the past. A broken boat, a locked door, and an unexpected night in an outhouse become the catalysts for an evening filled with frustration, laughter, and long-suppressed emotions.

Ida, a troubled teenage girl living in London, is sent to spend the summer with her grandmother on a remote Norwegian island after being caught with drugs. Far from the life she knows, she uncovers long-buried secrets about her mother’s past and is forced to confront the silence, grief, and anger that have shaped three generations of women.

Developed in close collaboration with the local community on Sula, in Frøya Municipality, The Lost Paradise aims to build on the region’s unique landscape, culture, and people. Through partnerships with local actors and resources, Herstory seeks to create a film deeply rooted in its place of origin.

The project aligns closely with Frøya Municipality’s commitment to becoming a film-friendly destination and demonstrates how local collaboration can create lasting value for both the film industry and the community.

THE LOST PARADISE

FEATURE FICTION

Original idea: Mari Nilsen Neira

Screenwriters: ‍ ‍Axel Hellstenius og Emil Kobberød.‍ ‍

Producers: Mari Nilsen Neira og Mali Finborud Nøren

Stage: Early Development

Development supported by: Frøya Municipality, Spring 2026