The 12th edition of the West Nordic International Film Festival (WENIFF) has come to a close, leaving us with unforgettable memories. From March 6th to 8th, Ålesund became a hub for filmmakers and film lovers, celebrating the art of storytelling through cinema. This year, WENIFF showcased 39 outstanding short films and documentaries from talented filmmakers…
The wait is over! From March 6th to 9th, Ålesund will be filled with excitement as the film festival begins. Get ready for an amazing lineup of films, discussions, and special events. One of the festival’s biggest highlights is the jury—three talented professionals who helped us select the films and will now judge them while…
At this year’s festival, we are excited to present a special conversation between two key figures in Nordic film: film expert Kalle Løchen and award-winning director Izer Aliu. In this workshop, audiences will get a rare chance to hear about filmmaking, film history, and the creative process behind some of the most powerful stories on…
We are excited to announce that tickets for WENIFF 2025 are now available online! GET YOUR TICKET HERE! Join us for an unforgettable movie experience from March 6th to 8th, 2025, at Løvenvold Theater in Ålesund. Enjoy a curated selection of 35 short-films, outstanding international films and documentaries, carefully chosen by our expert jury. From powerful…
We are happy to announce that “FILTHER”, the beautiful pre-apocalyptic love story by Simen Nyland, has been selected as the official opening film of WENIFF 2025. So, what’s the story? As the world stands on the brink of nuclear war, a man—born with a gas mask-like head—searches for love before it’s too late. His solitude…
Filther Credits Director Simen Nyland Writer Producer Simen Nyland Project Type Short Runtime 20 minutes Country of Origin Norway Synopsis Filther is a love story about a man with a head shaped like a gas mask. On the brink of global nuclear war, he represents a new phase in evolution. In his loneliness, he searches for…
Music and sound play a key role in films, shaping emotions and guiding the story. This seminar with award-winning composer Andreu Jacob is a great chance to learn about this art. As part of the 12th edition of WENIFF, this session will offer valuable insights into the creative process behind film scoring and sound design.…
Pappas Poppy Credits Director Johanne Wilbrink Writer Producer Project Type Short, Documentary Runtime 7 minutes Country of Origin Norway Synopsis Dolls, cunts and daddy issues – a personal self portrait of becoming a woman. Director Biography Johanne Wilbrink Johanne Wilbrink is a film director based in Oslo. With her education from Art Direction and Film…
The Skodbridges Credits Director John H. Fylling Writer Producer Arild Pettersen Project Type Short, Documentary Runtime 29 minutes Country of Origin Norway Synopsis The documentary film is about the planning and construction of the iconic Skodje Bridges, and about what has happened to them afterwards, the stories associated with the bridges, the stunts (bungee jumping…
The Terrorist Credits Director Meena Rathor Writer Meena Rathore & Mina Juni Stenebråte Producer Eleonore Anselme & Meena Rathore Project Type Short Runtime 11 minutes 16 seconds Country of Origin Norway Synopsis When three room mates welcome a new housemate into their apartment, tensions rise as suspicions about his true nature grow. Through humor and satire,…
