Pitch Competition Jury

Film Critic

Einar Aarvig

Einar Aarvig is a film critic with a background from TV 2, Filmmagasinet, Vårt Land, Dagbladet, Z Filmtidsskrift, Aftenposten, P4, Rushprint, and TBA. He is the author of the book about "Døden på Oslo S" – Eva Isaksen's classic youth film.

CEO of Drammen Kino AS.

Heidi Palm Sandberg

Heidi Palm Sandberg is the CEO of Drammen Kino AS. She holds a degree in Cultural Project Management from Lillehammer University College. Heidi has worked as a producer at Qvisten Animation, where she produced the feature films “Three Robbers and A Lion”, “Captain Sabertooth and the Magic Diamond”, “Christmas at Cattle Hill”, “A Mystery on the Cattle Hill Express”, and “Jul med Astrid Lindgren”. Previously, she served as the managing director of Film fra Sør, Festivalkontoret, Midtnorsk filmsenter, and Ekkofilm.

Production Advicer/information officer, Zefyr Media Fund

Ingunn Myklevoll Sjøen

Ingunn holds a degree in communication, culture, and media studies, as well as a master's degree in media production from the University of Sunderland. She has extensive experience in public administration and a strong track record in talent and industry development. Additionally, she has a diverse background in journalism, marketing, and the management of cinemas and cultural venues.