Mikkel Smidt

Co-founder & Producer

Mikkel Smidt

Co-founder & Producer

Graduated as a producer from the National Film School of Denmark in the summer of 2025, following four years of experience at Zentropa, with a focus on the financing of international co-productions. Experienced in all phases of production – from development and financing to post-production and release – and has worked on films and TV series with directors such as Thomas Vinterberg, Anders Thomas Jensen, and Lars von Trier.

Currently co-founding a production company with fellow graduates, grounded in a shared curiosity for how the industry might be organized differently.

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Guest of Honour: Denmark | SEP 25The Film, TV & Streaming
Industry in Denmark11:00 - 11:45 Horizon Stage

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The Danish film and TV industry is internationally acclaimed for its high-quality storytelling, minimalistic aesthetics, and strong emphasis on character-driven narratives. It gained global attention with movements like Dogme 95 and continues to produce influential creators. Danish crime dramas have found widespread international success, influencing global television trends. Currently, the industry is focusing on increased international co-productions and streaming partnerships, with platforms like Netflix and Viaplay investing heavily in Danish content.

#MTHCON25 welcomes Denmark as this years’s GUEST OF HONOUR with representatives from studios, production companies, broadcasters as well as young talents and startups.

Speakers

S25: The Film, TV & Streaming Industry in Denmark

Mikkel Smidt

Co-founder & Producer

Mathias I. Sonne

Head of Culture and Communication at the Royal Danish Embassy in Germany

Shaping cultural and diplomatic exchange, with focus on the impact of Danish and Nordic film and series in Europe; 15 years as Berlin correspondent on German and European affairs.

Katrine Vogelsang

CEO at Nordisk Film Production

More details will follow soon.

Anna Porse Nielsen

Managing Director of the Danish Producers’ Association

Extensive experience in strategic and policy work within the creative industries; founder of consultancy Seismonaut; professional board member with focus on film, TV, animation and games.

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Babelsberg Experience | SEP 25Meet the Speakers Breakfast – The Danish Way9:30 - 10:15 Conference Center

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Kick off the second day with #MTHCON25 Brekfast hosted by our Guest of Honour Denmark – featuring traditional Danish breakfast specialties and freshly brewed coffee. Join round table discussions led by #MTHCON25 speakers and connect with international attendees in an engaging networking setting.
See below selected speakers that have confirmed their attendance.