“I am very happy that Tanya, with her exceptional industry insight and extensive expertise in the production business, has agreed to take on the role of CEO at Paradox. Her proven leadership and deep understanding of storytelling will be invaluable as we take Paradox to new heights. I also want to take the opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to Stein B. Kvae for his fantastic work and invaluable contributions in building Paradox to what it is today, we wish him the very best in his future endeavors and new professional challenges. I now look forward to strengthening our Norwegian film and drama production even further”, says Iréne Lindblad, CEO of SF Studios and Chair of the Board at Paradox.

After completing her film studies, Tanya Badendyck co-founded the production company Cinenord, with offices in Oslo and Stockholm. As CEO, Producer, and Co-Producer, she contributed to over 25 feature films, including the International Emmy award winning drama series Atlantic Crossing and the Karsten and Petra series. In 2018, she joined Viaplay as Executive Producer, eventually becoming Head of Scripted Content Norway overseeing acclaimed projects such as Pørni and the Paradox-produced series In the Name of Love and The Commoner (that premieres later this year). Most recently, Tanya has held the position of Film Commissioner at the Norwegian Film Institute.

“I’m truly honored and excited to step into the role of CEO at Paradox. For years, Paradox has led the way in bold storytelling, delivering exceptional productions that resonate far beyond Norway. It’s a privilege to join this talented team, backed by the vision and support of SF Studios. As the film and TV industry evolves, we face both challenges and exciting opportunities. With SF Studios’ dedication to Nordic storytelling and ambitious plans, I’m confident we can innovate and continue captivating audiences in Norway and worldwide. I look forward to leading Paradox into this new chapter”, says Tanya Badendyck.

Paradox was founded in 1998 and is renowned for its high-quality productions that have garnered both national and international acclaim. Over the years, Paradox has been behind some of Norway’s most prominent films and TV series, including the Oscar short listed The King’s Choice, U-July 22, Quisling – The Final Days, and the upcoming drama series The Commoner and In the Name of Love. Paradox's films have earned prestigious recognition on the international stage, with two of its films selected as Norway's official submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, three entries in the Main Competition at the Berlin International Film Festival and several Amanda Awards for Best Picture.

Current CEO of Paradox, Stein B. Kvae, has chosen to leave Paradox on his own initiative to pursue a new career opportunity outside the industry.

For more information, please contact:
Kristina Linglöf, EVP HR & Communications at SF Studios, kristina.linglof@sfstudios.se, +46 70 305 22 27

About SF Studios
SF Studios, established in 1919, is one of the world’s oldest film companies. Today SF Studios is the leading film studio in the Nordic region with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and offices in Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki. The company is producing and distributing feature films and TV series as well as providing the streaming services SF Anytime and Blockbuster. Alongside its own production operations including Norwegian Paradox that SF Studios acquired in 2018, SF Studios owns the production companies FLX in Sweden and Motion Blur in Norway, and is part of the leading Nordic media company Bonnier.