Jón Hammer: Inside Faroese Filmmaking

About this episode

Jón Hammer discusses the evolution of Faroese filmmaking and his experiences in the industry.

Faroese producer Jón Hammer joins Nordic Film Talks to discuss making history with The Last Paradise on Earth — the first Faroese film to win the Nordic Council Film Prize. He reflects on the film’s message, the rapid growth of Faroese filmmaking, and his own path from Zentropa to building Outlier Projects. Hammer also shares insights from international shoots like No Time To Die and How To Train Your Dragon, the rise of new Faroese talents, and his current work on Tea Lindeburg’s The Seal Woman. Plus: how tourism shapes culture, why documentaries matter, and what’s next for storytelling from the Faroe Islands. Host: Wendy Mitchell, filmwendy.com Presenting partner: Nordisk Film & TV Fond, https://nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/ Audio producer: Karoline Balstrøm Logo designed by: Tine Seerup Music artist: Bail Bonds Title: Swimming Lessons

People in this episode

Host: Wendy Mitchell

Guest: Jón Hammer

Topics covered

• Faroese filmmaking
• Nordic Council Film Prize
• international shoots
• tourism and culture
• documentaries
• storytelling

Keywords

• Faroese film
• Nordic Council Film Prize
• Jón Hammer
• Outlier Projects
• Tea Lindeburg
• documentaries
• storytelling
• international shoots

Sponsors

Nordisk Film & TV Fond

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Last Paradise on Earth, No Time To Die, How To Train Your Dragon, The Seal Woman

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