Lone Scherfig, Ole Christian Madsen, and Malene Blenkov are the directors of Danish production company Creative Alliance. They have also signed an exclusive agreement with Nordisk Film Production.
Blenkov will head up the joint entity, Nordisk Film – Creative Alliance, which will act as a new division of Nordisk Film Production, alongside co-owners Scherfig and Madsen.
Founded in 2013, Creative Alliance has credits including Scherfig’s The Kindness of Strangers and Madsen’s Krudttønden. It is currently being made into a TV series. The Shift, which is created by Scherfig and is being directed by Søren Balle and Madsen.
”High-quality productions are in high demand, and Creative Alliance has within a few years developed a line-up of new projects which we look forward to getting into production with a range of strong writers and directors. This collaboration gives us the possibility of maintaining our unique profile while at the same time lending from Nordisk Film’s capacity and strength. We look forward for this shift and all the benefits it will bring. We see Nordisk Film as a grand Scandinavian, ambitious, creative community that we will enjoy contributing to,” commented Malene Blenkov.
”I am very happy that Creative Alliance now becomes a part of Nordisk Film Production. It’s a perfect match, which will further strengthen us as a creative powerhouse. We have an impressive and ambitious list of projects that span the Nordics, where we are striving to be the best series and film producers. With Lone Scherfig, Ole Christian Madsen and Malene Blenkov on board, we will have access to a range of new, exciting projects,” added Henrik Zein, managing director of Nordisk Film Production.