Skip to main content

SF Studios to produce the first Swedish Netflix film "Red Dot"

15 November 2019 - Last updated 15 June 2020

Netflix anounced today its first Swedish Netflix film, the action thriller Red Dot, that will be produced by SF Studios. Red Dot will be launched exclusively on Netflix globally. Alain Darborg will direct the film that he co-wrote with Per Dickson.

Red Dot is an action thriller set in the mountains in the north of Sweden, and focuses on two characters, David and Nadja, a couple in their late twenties currently struggling with their marriage. When Nadja becomes pregnant they make an attempt to rekindle their relationship by travelling to the magnificent expanses in the north of Sweden for a hiking trip. After a quarrel with two local hunters however, their romantic trip slowly turns into a nightmare when a red laser dot appears in their tent and they are forced to flee into the cold, unforgiving wilderness. Totally isolated in the mountains, they are pursued not only by the shooters, but a past which comes back to haunt them.

Alain Darborg, director of Red Dot, has previously directed SF Studios productions such as the thriller series Alex. He has developed and co-written the film together with Per Dickson.

“I first discovered that I was going to be a father when out hiking in the Swedish mountains. It all felt overwhelming and amazing. I was at the same time struck by the loneliness of the place and what it might feel like if there was maniac out in wilderness shooting at us. It was the combination of these emotions that was the original idea behind Red Dot – an action thriller about the fear of becoming a parent (and being shot in the face). My ambition is to do a hair-raising film with high speed and spectacular scenes and with an emotional core”, says Alain Darborg, director and writer of Red Dot.

Red Dot will be produced by SF Studios and producer Niklas Larsson. SF Studios is also currently producing the Netflix original series Snabba Cash.

”I am so excited to do this project with Alain and Per. I love genre film and when Alain and Per presented the script for Red Dot, I just felt it was a project we had to do. Alain has an extraordinary ability to capture the audience and to balance the desire to watch with the fear of watching. To also have the chance to produce the first Swedish Netflix film for a global audience feels amazing”, says Niklas Larsson, producer at SF Studios. 

Today, Netflix furthermore announced its first Norwegian Netflix film Cadaver, produced by Motion Blur, that will be exclusively launched on Netflix globally. Netflix also announced the global acquisition of Danish feature film Shadows in My Eyes, produced by Miso Film, which will have a theatrical release in Denmark followed by a Netflix global launch outside of Denmark. SF Studios will distribute the film.

”We are very happy to be taking this exciting step in offering our members in the Nordics more local content, as well as bring more great content from the Nordic region to our global members. These three films are all unique in their own way; strong genre films with engaging plotlines that are driven by talented creatives. Together they form a strong package of different genres which will showcase the versatility and high quality of Nordic movies”, says Lina Brouneus, Director of Licensing and Co-Productions Netflix Northern Europe.

 

For more information, please contact:
Niklas Larsson, Producer, SF Studios, +46 70 532 67 91
Malin Strihagen, Vice President Brand & Communications, SF Studios, +46 (0)70 780 39 35

About SF Studios
SF Studios is one of the world’s oldest film companies and is celebrating 100 years in 2019. Today SF Studios is the leading film studio in the Nordic region with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and offices in Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki and London. The company is producing and distributing feature films and TV series as well as providing the digital services SF Anytime and SF Kids.

About Netflix
Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 148 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without adverts or commitments.

Latest news

26/3/2025 - Last updated 28 March 2025

SF Studios’ new Danish comedy production OFFROAD starts shooting in Tenerife

The team behind the new Danish comedy OFFROAD has headed south to Tenerife to begin filming with a star-studded cast. Alongside the lead trio – Sofie Jo Kaufmanas, Julie Rudbæk, and Katinka Lærke Petersen – playing the roles of friends Maggie, Eva, and Stine, the cast also includes Ulrich Thomsen, Rasmus Bjerg, Rasmus Botoft, and Jesper Groth. OFFROAD is directed by Rasmus Heide, written by Rasmus Heide and Sara Ejersbo, and produced by SF Studios. The film is expected to premiere in cinemas during the autumn break of 2026.


20/3/2025

SF Studios announces the Final Installment in the Nelly Rapp Trilogy, Premiering in 2026

SF Studios has now announced that the third and final film of the popular Nelly Rapp trilogy, based on Martin Widmark’s beloved books, will premiere in 2026. Nelly Rapp – The Gate to the Underworld picks up where the previous film left off, once again following Matilda Gross as the popular monster agent. Johan Rosell returns as director, with a screenplay by Sofie and Tove Forsman. Jonathan Ridings and Niklas Larsson are producing for SF Studios, which is also distributing the film. Filming is set to begin in October 2025, and audiences can look forward to its theatrical release in 2026. REinvent handles international sales.


11/2/2025

SF Studios’ production The Are Murders is a global success on Netflix

SF Studio's Swedish Netflix Production The Are Murders (Swedish title: Åremorden), which premiered on Netflix on February 6, has become a global sensation on Netflix. The series quickly became the most watched series during the week in 26 countries and has been called “Netflix’s Best New Crime Show” by Forbes. The series has garnered 8 800 000 views and is the most watched non-English series of the week.


04/2/2025

SF Studios to release Lotte & Totte: My First Friend in July in the Nordics

Gunilla Wolde’s classic children’s book characters, Lotte & Totte, are now making their debut on the big screen in the animated feature film Lotte & Totte: My First Friend. SF Studios distributes the film across the Nordics in July!


30/1/2025

SF Studios receives six Jussi Award nominations

Today the nominations for the Finnish Jussi Awards were announced. SF Studios distribution titles received a total of six nominations for The Missile (Finnish title: Ohjus, released February 2) and Butterflies (Finnish title: Perhoset, released September 27 with the former receiving a Best Film nomination. The award ceremony will take place on March 21. The Jussi Awards are presented by the Filmiaura Association. Filmiaura’s over 600 members consist of film makers, film distributors, film journalists, cinema operators and other professionals working with Finnish film. The award ceremony will take place on March 21.


27/1/2025

SF Studios produces second season of OXEN in co-production with SquareOne Productions and Nafta Films for TV 2 Denmark and ZDF Germany - REinvent handles international sales

The second season of OXEN, one of the most successful Danish series in recent years, is heading towards post-production. The thriller series is produced by SF Studios in co-production with SquareOne Productions and Nafta Films for TV 2 Denmark and ZDF Germany. REinvent handles international sales. The series will be released on TV 2 Denmark this year and ZDF in 2026.


23/1/2025

SF Studios theatrical distribution titles received a total of 21 Oscar nominations

Today the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced, and SF Studios’ Nordic distribution titles Conclave and Emilia Pérez received a total of 21 nominations. Emilia Pérez led the nomination tally with 13 nominations while Conclave received 8 nominations, both were nominated for Best Picture.


09/1/2025

Tanya Badendyck new CEO at SF Studios’ Norwegian production company Paradox

SF Studios today announces the appointment of Tanya Badendyck as the new CEO of Paradox, effective January 1, 2025. With a career, spanning decades in the film and TV industry as both producer and film commissioner, Tanya brings extensive expertise and experience to this role. Paradox, fully owned by SF Studios and one of Norway's leading production companies, embarks on a new chapter with this appointment, further strengthening its commitment to producing high-quality Norwegian film and drama.


08/1/2025

SF Studios receives 8 Danish Robert nominations

Today, the nominations for the Danish Robert Awards 2025 were announced, and our production and distribution titles received a total of eight nominations. These include six nominations for The Kingmaker (Danish title: Mørkeland), as well as one nomination each for Paranoia and The Zone of Interest. Additionally, actor Patrick A. Hansen has been nominated for the Fear Nothing Talent Award for his role in The Kingmaker.


19/12/2024

SF Studios’ The Åre Murders to Premiere Globally on Netflix February 6, 2025

SF Studios is proud to announce that its highly anticipated production, The Åre Murders (Åremorden), will premiere exclusively on Netflix on February 6, 2025. The series is based on the novels "Hidden in Snow" and "Hidden in the Shadows" by bestselling Swedish author Viveca Sten.


17/12/2024

SF Studios receives four nominations at the Guldbagge Awards 2025

Today, the nominations for Sweden’s Guldbaggen awards 2025 were announced. The Guldbagge Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in the Swedish film industry. SF Studios’ production and distribution titles received four nominations. The awards ceremony will take place on January 13 in Stockholm.


17/12/2024

Trailer for Second Victims is here

The trailer for Second Victims is here! Directed by Zinnini Elkington and starring Özlem Saglanmak, Trine Dyrholm, and Mathilde Arcel, this powerful drama explores the consequences of a single moment of misjudgment. Watch the trailer here. 


03/12/2024

SF Studios has acquired the Nordic distribution rights to Ruben Östlund's new film The Entertainment System is Down

SF Studios has acquired the Nordic distribution rights for The Entertainment System is Down, the highly anticipated new feature film by two-time Palme d’Or-winning director Ruben Östlund (The Square, Triangle of Sadness). With a star-studded ensemble, the film promises to deliver Östlund’s signature blend of sharp social commentary and compelling storytelling. Östlund serves as the film’s director and screenwriter with Erik Hemmendorff producing for Plattform Produktion. SF Studios is looking forward to once again collaborating with Plattform Produktion and Ruben Östlund after the success of films such as Involuntary (2008), Play (2011) and Triangle of Sadness (2022). The film is expected to have its Nordic theatrical release in the autumn of 2026.


05/11/2024

No. 24 is Best Opening for a Norwegian Film This Year

SF Studios’ Norwegian distribution title No. 24, which tells the story of legendary resistance fighter Gunnar "Kjakan" Sønsteby, opened to nearly 90,000 admissions at the Norwegian cinemas following its theatrical release on October 30. This impressive number makes it the top-opening Norwegian film of the year.


30/10/2024

SF Studios boards film adaptation of Youtube-sensation IJustWantToBeCool's novel The Villain of Villains

SF Studios has boarded the feature film adaptation of The Villain of Villains, based on the best-selling book series by the Swedish YouTube group IJustWantToBeCool. The film is directed by Alain Darborg with a screenplay by Jessika Jankert. Strive Stories produces the film in collaboration with SF Studios and SVT. The film is expected to premiere in Swedish theaters in January 2026. SF Studios will distribute the film across the Nordic region. REinvent handles international sales.