The Norwegian Film Institute awards 1.55 million Norwegian kroner (~$150,000) to "Selvhjelpsboken" (The Self-Help Book), a documentary from first-time director Ravn Lanesskog and Solveig Melkeraaen. The film follows a burnt-out screenwriter traveling to Bergen to interview a psychiatrist while his filmmaker girlfriend documents their relationship falling apart. Medieoperatorene produces with a total budget of 5 million kroner (~$475,000). Release is Q3 2027.
Norway Backs Documentary With $150,000 Grant
