Film productions as a part of the regional identity in rural areas – the case of the Nordic countries

Abstract

Film production is a multifaceted field that, in addition to direct values from production and consumption, contributes to inspiration, identity creation, and the lifting of places and regions. In this process, film production can be a powerful tool and resource for diverse data. The objective of this chapter is to discuss how film productions, and especially Indian film productions, are used to foster regional development in rural areas of the Nordic context. This chapter is based on analysis of current film policy documents in the following Nordic countries: Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland, with a deeper focus on Finland, where ten in-depth interviews with Finnish stakeholders working in the film industry were also conducted between 2020 and 2021. The research findings suggest that Indian and international film productions can be an opportunity for the creative industries in the Nordic region, as well as a resourceful contributor to regional development.

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