Danish Originals S1 E3: Sigrid Dyekjær

In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Danish-Icelandic documentary film producer Sigrid Dyekjær shares her thoughts on ethical filmmaking, and the changing landscape of the documentary film market. Sigrid selects and discusses a work by Kirsten Justesen from the SMK collection.

On a trip to Los Angeles to screen Apolonia, Apolonia (2022), Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Danish-Icelandic documentary film producer Sigrid Dyekjær shares her thoughts on a few of her other notable international co-productions, including The Cave (2019) and The Territory (2023).

Sigrid talks about team building in support of the director’s vision, her interest in ethical filmmaking, and the changing landscape of the documentary film market. 

Sigrid selects and discusses a work by Kirsten Justesen from the SMK collection.





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