Animation Special with Linda Hambäck and Tonje Skar Reiersen
19 June 2026

Animation Special with Linda Hambäck and Tonje Skar Reiersen

Nordic Film Talks

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As the Annecy International Animation Film Festival kicks off, Nordic Film Talks sits down with internationally acclaimed filmmaker Linda Hambäck and producer Tonje Skar Reiersen to discuss the future of animation in the age of AI.

Will artificial intelligence reshape the industry? Hambäck and Reiersen explore the opportunities and ethical challenges of new technology, while arguing that human creativity, handcrafted filmmaking, and bold, playful storytelling will remain animation's greatest strengths.

The pair also discuss Hambäck's new feature Dante, trends in Nordic animation, Annecy's importance to the industry, and why Nordic stories continue to resonate with audiences around the world.

Host: Wendy Mitchell, filmwendy.com
Presenting partner: Nordisk Film & TV Fond, https://nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/
Audio producer: Karoline Balstrøm
Logo designed by: Tine Seerup
Music artist: Bail Bonds 
Title: Swimming Lessons