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Kristina Colliander Takes Helm at Göteborg Film Fest
15 Apr
Summary
- Kristina Colliander appointed as new CEO of Göteborg Film Festival.
- She previously served as CEO at Film Stockholm since 2021.
- Colliander aims to strengthen the festival's innovative role.
Kristina Colliander has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Göteborg Film Festival. She is set to commence her role in early autumn, transitioning from her position as CEO at Film Stockholm, a role she held since 2021.
Colliander's prior experience includes significant leadership positions at the Swedish Film Institute, where she served as Head of Film Funding and Head of Production Funding. She also held the position of Head of Programming at SVT, bringing a wealth of expertise to her new role.
Expressing her honor and inspiration, Colliander stated her eagerness to lead the festival through significant changes in the film and cultural sectors. She aims to foster the festival's development as a relevant and innovative platform for both audiences and the industry.
Pia Lundberg, the Artistic Director, will act as the interim CEO until Colliander's official start. Lundberg conveyed her anticipation of working with Colliander, citing confidence in her ability to strengthen the festival's standing due to her proven leadership and deep understanding of filmmaking.
