Tromhas given good exposure to a new, albeit small, market.
This is a fledgling industry but its growing fast and we have lots of talent.
Although it is currently on pause due to the writers strike, Jakupsson is seeking a UK co-producer.
Torfinnur Jákupsson
The common thread here is the sociopolitical element, he explains.
These projects look at Scandinavian society from a slightly different angle and arent limited to the Faroes.
The projects are in various stages of buyer conversation and development.
‘No Time To Die’ was part filmed in Kalsoy, part of the Faroe Islands. Image: Roberto Moiola / Sysaworld
With greater international collaboration, Jakupsson believes the next generation of Faroese talent can be trained up.
The fact it has done so well has been a surprise.
Deals have now been signed but the situation has been very damaging and thrown production timelines out of whack.
So this is a matter of how we promote ourselves without going against the Danish unions.
We dont want to make enemies.
They have become big industries over short periods of time and that is very inspiring, he adds.
