Created in the 1960’s, the timeless classic and highly treasured Swedish children’s series ‘Life on Seacrow Island‘ (original title: ‘Vi på Saltkråkan’) by celebrated author Astrid Lindgren (‘Pippi Longstocking’, ‘Ronja the Robber’s Daughter’), will be adapted to a new TV series produced by SF Studios and SVT(Sveriges Television) in cooperation with Beta Film Kids & Family.
Directed by Fredrik Edfeldt (‘The Girl’) and penned by renowned screenwriter Karin Arrhenius (‘Blackwater’), the 6-episode series unfolds in a contemporary context in the Stockholm archipelago. Filming will commence in June, with a scheduled release on SVT and SVT Play in Sweden in 2025.
“I am so happy to be able to spread Astrid Lindgren’s progressive perspective on children and celebration of nature in our time”
Fredrik Edfeldt, Director
About the TV Series
The new ‘Life on Seacrow Island’ is an entertaining feelgood story about togetherness and the adventures of summer. It is a humor filled series, but with an existential depth that comes with portraying genuine human beings. The series is largely built from the original series by Astrid Lindgren with her timeless and universal themes, and which has been one of the most popular Swedish series of all time.
The storyline follows the children of two very different families; one from the rural archipelago and one from the bustling city. Their lives are intertwined on the island during a long and memorable summer. The story is seen mainly from the children’s perspective where their clear, unobtrusive gaze rules the world and leads to imaginative and dramatic adventures.
“To be involved in preserving and renewing the free and wonderful universe of Life on Seacrow Island with all its colorful characters has been incredibly joyful”.
Karin Arrhenius, screenwriter
The Cast
The ensemble of Swedish actors in ‘Life on Seacrow Island’ features Henrik Norlén (‘Tsunami’), Nora Rios (‘Caliphate’), Göran Gillinger (‘First Responders’), Philip Zandén (‘438 days’), Anna Bjelkerud (‘The Giant’), Johan Marenius Nordahl (‘The Hunters’), and Karin de Frumerie (‘Tsunami’). The children in the series are portrayed by Vega Åhman, Elton Larsson, Lovisa Lindblad, Lisa Varger, Ingrid Andersson Curman, Sami Fagerström Erfan, and Bertil Mancini.
Vega Åhman & Henrik Norlén. Photographer: Petrus Sjövik
The Scandinavian powerhouse SF Studios has a rich history of producing popular films and TV series for children. The journey started with the collaboration with Astrid Lindgren, resulting in highly acclaimed classics like ‘Pippi Longstocking’, ‘Emil in Lönneberga’, and ‘Ronja the Robber’s Daughter’. Recent productions include titles like ‘JerryMaya’s Detective Agency’film-series, ‘Pelle No-Tail’, the ‘Bamse’trilogy (2014-2018) and the ‘Nelly Rapp’ film-series.
‘Life on Seacrow Island’ is brought to life by SF Studios‘ producers Brita Lundqvist and Jon Nohrstedt in collaboration with SVT, Film Stockholm, and TheAstrid Lindgren Company. International sales are overseen by Beta Film‘s boutique label Kids & Family.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to recreate Astrid Lindgren’s cherished world of Seacrow Island for a modern audience. We are also delighted to continue the fruitful collaboration between Astrid Lindgren and SF Studios, a partnership that began back in the 1960s. With Fredrik Edfeldt directing, Karin Arrhenius writing the script, an outstanding cast and crew, and the support of our co-producers, we eagerly anticipate the start of filming this summer”.
Brita Lundqvist and Jon Nohrstedt, producers at SF Studios
About SF Studios
SF Studios, established in 1919, is one of the world’s oldest film companies. Today it 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 streaming service SF Anytime. SF Studios is part of the leading Nordic media company Bonnier.
About SVT Drama
SVT Drama is part of the Swedish public service television company (Sveriges Television) whose aim is to create content that engages, entertains, and enriches. The focus of SVT Drama lies on strong original stories that can make an impact on society. The latest successes, apart from worldwide Caliphate is Thin Blue Line, Blackwater and Pressure point.
About Beta Film
Beta Film is a leading independent Film & Television group. Beta Film produces, finances and distributes high-end content for the global market. It has stakes in production companies across Europe as well as renowned brands such as Beta Cinema (international sales and distribution of feature films) and Autentic (international sales, production and distribution of documentary and factual content). Founded by Leo Kirch in 1959 and owned by Jan Mojto since 2004, Beta Film is based in Munich, Germany, with offices in the US, Latin America and throughout Europe.
About Film Stockholm
Film Stockholm is a regional film fund with the mission is to promote and develop film production in the region through co-production, talent development and film commission services. Film Stockholm is owned by Region Stockholm and run in close collaboration with the city of Stockholm.
About The Astrid Lindgren Company
The Astrid Lindgren Company is owned by Astrid Lindgren’s children and grandchildren. There are currently 18 people employed by the company, most of whom are experts in different fields of copyright. The foundation on which the company is built is the love of Astrid Lindgren and her work and the belief that the world needs Astrid Lindgren – perhaps now more than ever before.
Source: SF Studios Photo Credit: Petrus Sjövik
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Created in the 1960’s, the timeless classic and highly treasured Swedish children’s series ‘Life on Seacrow Island‘ (original title: ‘Vi på Saltkråkan’) by celebrated author Astrid Lindgren (‘Pippi Longstocking’, ‘Ronja the Robber’s Daughter’), will be adapted to a new TV series produced by SF Studios and SVT (Sveriges Television) in cooperation with Beta Film Kids & Family.
Directed by Fredrik Edfeldt (‘The Girl’) and penned by renowned screenwriter Karin Arrhenius (‘Blackwater’), the 6-episode series unfolds in a contemporary context in the Stockholm archipelago. Filming will commence in June, with a scheduled release on SVT and SVT Play in Sweden in 2025.
About the TV Series
The new ‘Life on Seacrow Island’ is an entertaining feelgood story about togetherness and the adventures of summer. It is a humor filled series, but with an existential depth that comes with portraying genuine human beings. The series is largely built from the original series by Astrid Lindgren with her timeless and universal themes, and which has been one of the most popular Swedish series of all time.
The storyline follows the children of two very different families; one from the rural archipelago and one from the bustling city. Their lives are intertwined on the island during a long and memorable summer. The story is seen mainly from the children’s perspective where their clear, unobtrusive gaze rules the world and leads to imaginative and dramatic adventures.
The Cast
The ensemble of Swedish actors in ‘Life on Seacrow Island’ features Henrik Norlén (‘Tsunami’), Nora Rios (‘Caliphate’), Göran Gillinger (‘First Responders’), Philip Zandén (‘438 days’), Anna Bjelkerud (‘The Giant’), Johan Marenius Nordahl (‘The Hunters’), and Karin de Frumerie (‘Tsunami’). The children in the series are portrayed by Vega Åhman, Elton Larsson, Lovisa Lindblad, Lisa Varger, Ingrid Andersson Curman, Sami Fagerström Erfan, and Bertil Mancini.
The Scandinavian powerhouse SF Studios has a rich history of producing popular films and TV series for children. The journey started with the collaboration with Astrid Lindgren, resulting in highly acclaimed classics like ‘Pippi Longstocking’, ‘Emil in Lönneberga’, and ‘Ronja the Robber’s Daughter’. Recent productions include titles like ‘JerryMaya’s Detective Agency’ film-series, ‘Pelle No-Tail’, the ‘Bamse’ trilogy (2014-2018) and the ‘Nelly Rapp’ film-series.
‘Life on Seacrow Island’ is brought to life by SF Studios‘ producers Brita Lundqvist and Jon Nohrstedt in collaboration with SVT, Film Stockholm, and The Astrid Lindgren Company. International sales are overseen by Beta Film‘s boutique label Kids & Family.
About SF Studios
SF Studios, established in 1919, is one of the world’s oldest film companies. Today it 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 streaming service SF Anytime. SF Studios is part of the leading Nordic media company Bonnier.
About SVT Drama
SVT Drama is part of the Swedish public service television company (Sveriges Television) whose aim is to create content that engages, entertains, and enriches. The focus of SVT Drama lies on strong original stories that can make an impact on society. The latest successes, apart from worldwide Caliphate is Thin Blue Line, Blackwater and Pressure point.
About Beta Film
Beta Film is a leading independent Film & Television group. Beta Film produces, finances and distributes high-end content for the global market. It has stakes in production companies across Europe as well as renowned brands such as Beta Cinema (international sales and distribution of feature films) and Autentic (international sales, production and distribution of documentary and factual content). Founded by Leo Kirch in 1959 and owned by Jan Mojto since 2004, Beta Film is based in Munich, Germany, with offices in the US, Latin America and throughout Europe.
About Film Stockholm
Film Stockholm is a regional film fund with the mission is to promote and develop film production in the region through co-production, talent development and film commission services. Film Stockholm is owned by Region Stockholm and run in close collaboration with the city of Stockholm.
About The Astrid Lindgren Company
The Astrid Lindgren Company is owned by Astrid Lindgren’s children and grandchildren. There are currently 18 people employed by the company, most of whom are experts in different fields of copyright. The foundation on which the company is built is the love of Astrid Lindgren and her work and the belief that the world needs Astrid Lindgren – perhaps now more than ever before.
Source: SF Studios Photo Credit: Petrus Sjövik
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