The Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund is a meeting place for the Norwegian and Nordic film industry. The festival's patron is none other than HRH Crown Prince Haakon, and the festival attracts prominent guests from both Norway and abroad every year.
When is the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund?
The film festival is held in mid-August every year.
Where can I find the festival programme?
The festival programme for the Norwegian Film Festival can be found here. Please note that the programme is launched as the festival approaches.
Is the festival open to everyone or just the film industry?
Large parts of the film festival programme are open to everyone with a valid ticket/festival pass.
Where can I buy a ticket to the Film Festival?
Tickets can be purchased via the film festival's own website. In addition, tickets can be purchased at Edda cinema and Festiviteten in Haugesund.
The Amanda Award ceremony
The Amanda Award, which is Norway's answer to the Oscars, is awarded every year at this festival. Festiviteten in Haugesund is decked out for a party, the red carpet is rolled out and the Norwegian film industry meets to celebrate great achievements in the past year. The statuette to be awarded is designed by sculptor Kristian Kvakland and will be produced and supplied by local company Olaussen Metall. The number of categories and prizes awarded varies from year to year.
Haugesund Walk of Fame in Haraldsgata
Did you know that Hagesund has its own Walk of Fame with famous Norwegian actors? Every year, new Amanda stones are unveiled during the Haugesund Film Festival. Read more about the Walk of Fame in Haugesund here.
Film festival exhibition
Haugesund Kunstforening, Haugesund Bildgalleri (Haugalandmuseet) and the Norwegian International Film Festival present an annual film festival exhibition. Previous exhibitors have included Steffen Kverneland, Ann Cathrin November Høibo, Anna Marie Sigmond Gudmundsdottir, Annette Kierulf and Caroline Kierulf. The selected artist will have their own exhibition at Haugesund Billedgalleri during and for a period after the Film Festival.
