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'Winter's Bone'The fest's Industry Days (November. 16-18) involve Work happening tests of 10 incomplete Scandinavian films. This Years selection includes Lasse Hallstrom's first Swedish movie in 24 years, "The Hypnotherapist" "Comrade" by helmer Petter Naess and "Quick Money 2."Each year around 15-20 game game titles are acquired for distribution.With 900 accredited journalists from 52 nations, the fest also provides a considerable worldwide impact. Fest topper Git Scheynius states when Chinese TV did research on Scandinavian cinema within the festival couple of years ago, it led to many new Sino connections for local filmmakers.The fest also functions just like a launchpad for worldwide films, and particularly for U.S. indies, in Sweden. Debra Granik's "Winter's Bone" was the big prize champion a year ago, acquiring best film and actress, and Sweden ended up as that pic's second-finest territory worldwide.Scheynius states U.S indies directed by women, for instance "Winter's Bone," aided to inspire the fest's decision to create its own production fund dedicated to new Swedish female company company directors.STOCKHOLM Worldwide FILM FESTIVAL Scandis fund femme visions Business matters Swedish muscle Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com