Maipo Film, the leading Norwegian production banner behind “The Crossing” and “State of Happiness,” has acquired Oslo-based Friland Production, whose credits include the Nikolaj Coster-…
,” has acquired Oslo-based Friland Production, whose credits include the Nikolaj Coster-Waldau starrer “Headhunters.”
Besides “Headhunters,” Friland’s track record also comprises Netflix’s romantic drama “Battle,” about a dance competition, and “Congo Murder,” the true story of the two Norwegians who were imprisoned in Eastern Congo in 2009. The deal with Friland marks Maipo’s first company acquisition since launching 20 years ago. Hørsdal said the acquisition will allow the company to increase its production volume and deliver a steady number of movies. The company will also be looking to develop further its TV production biz.
Maipo will start filming five productions in September, notably the second season of Mette M. Bolstad’s ambitious drama series “State of Happiness,” as well as “I Don’t Live Here,” a short-format series created and directed by Liv Mari Mortensen for TV2 Norway.
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