Marta Balaga Thanks to fresh takes on established genres and highlighting local elements, Finnish drama is commanding attention from international buyers.
A Series Mania Focus on Finland will teasing more series to come, from “Nordic blue” to horror for kids and a Christmas fairytale crime story.
The biggest event dedicated to television series in Europe will take place March 18-25 in Lille, France. Here’s a breakdown on some higher titles: “Crash Plan” (Take Two Studios)(Nordic blue/procedural crime)Creator: Ralph Christians, Marteinn ThorissonProducers: Eero Hietala, Ralph Christians, Dirk Schweitzer8 Episodes x 44 Minutes/ 4 Episodes x 90 MinutesTake Two Studios production “Crash Plan,” co-produced by Splendid Film, is a “Nordic blue” procedural drama taking place in the Finnish Turku archipelago, where police detective Elisa and emergency helicopter doctor Markus investigate local crime.
Elisa recently transferred from patrol police and is eager to prove her skills. Markus has no experience as a detective, but he can “feel” crime in the situations that look completely ordinary. “At Take Two Studios, our slogan is ‘inspired by true events, driven by hope.’ Our series is shot under Nordic blue sky, which in our minds gives it a lot of positivity,” says producer Eero Hietala. “Even though the crimes are serious and dark, the characters and the overall feeling of the series are bright.
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