Kristina Colliander Appointed new CEO of Goteborg Film Festival

Apr. 15, 2026

Kristina Colliander has more than 20 years of experience in senior roles within film, media and culture. Since 2021, she has been CEO of Film Stockholm, where she has been responsible for strengthening film production and developing international collaborations. Prior to that, she was Head of Film Funding at the Swedish Film Institute, overseeing extensive support schemes for Swedish film, and previously Head of Production Funding, responsible for the development and financing of new film projects.

Kristina Colliander said:

"It is both an honour and an inspiration to lead Göteborg Film Festival at a time of significant change in the film and cultural sectors. The festival is a unique meeting place for audiences and the industry, and I look forward to contributing to the continued development of the festival as a relevant and innovative force, both in the Nordic region and internationally."

 

Colliander has also served as Head of Programming at SVT, with responsibility for children’s and youth content, where she led development and production during a period of major transformation in the media landscape. In addition to her operational roles, she has held several positions within key industry organisation.

Karin Dalborg, Chair of the Board, Göteborg Film Festival said:

"We are very pleased to welcome Kristina as the new CEO of Göteborg Film Festival. She combines clear and attentive leadership with deep knowledge of the film industry and a strong understanding of the role of culture in society. With her strategic vision and extensive experience, we are confident that she will safeguard the festival’s mission while continuing to develop it further in a time of significant change."

 

Kristina Colliander will take up the position as CEO in early autumn. Pia Lundberg, Artistic Director of Göteborg Film Festival, will serve as Acting CEO until then.

Pia Lundberg, Artistic Director, Göteborg Film Festival said:

"I very much look forward to working with Kristina. With her solid experience of leading and developing organisations in times of change, and her deep understanding of the conditions of filmmaking, I am confident that she will contribute to further strengthening the festival’s position."