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Film i Väst

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Swedish film studio

Film i Väst (English: "Film in West") is a film company located in Trollhättan, Sweden, founded in 1992 by the Älvsborg County Council. Film i Väst became known early on under the nickname Trollywood (from Trollhättan + Hollywood). Since its inception, Film i Väst has co-produced a total of more than 1,000 Swedish and international feature films, TV dramas, documentaries and short films.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jan 1, 1992Founded1
  • Industryfilm industry1
  • HeadquartersTrollhättan1
  • Websitefilmivast.se
  • Legal formaktiebolag1
Film I Väst Entré
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Film i Väst (English: "Film in West") is a film company located in Trollhättan, Sweden, founded in 1992 by the Älvsborg County Council. Film i Väst became known early on under the nickname Trollywood (from Trollhättan + Hollywood). Since its inception, Film i Väst has co-produced a total of more than 1,000 Swedish and international feature films, TV dramas, documentaries and short films. Lars von Trier used its facilities in his movies, such as Dogville and Manderlay.2

Timeline

  1. Jan 1, 1992Founded Founded1

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