Creative production and post production house Picture North has partnered with Shortlist Management, which will handle representation on the West Coast for Picture North’s director and editorial talent. Led by founding partner Charlie McBrearty and partner Kelly O’Neill, Shortlist brings a deep understanding of the region and a strong reputation for cultivating top-tier talent. Under the aegis of founder and executive producer Martin Rodahl, Picture North operates production offices and full-service editorial suites in Los Angeles and Chicago. Picture North’s continued momentum includes the recent signings of acclaimed international director Henrik Rostrup and editor Simon Pontén, demonstrating the company’s commitment to curating a globally diverse roster of creative talent. The Shortlist partnership will amplify these efforts by providing strategic representation and fostering new opportunities for collaboration. Mac Hedges is head of sales and executive producer at Picture North….
Erik Toresson Hellqvist has been appointed as the new head of marketing and communications at the Göteborg Film Festival. He will lead the development and coordination of marketing and communication strategies for the festival’s three key brands: Göteborg Film Festival, the streaming service Draken Film, and Prisma–the festival for young film lovers. The position includes both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, with a focus on strengthening public engagement, visibility, and brand relations. He comes from an agency background with extensive experience in marketing and PR. Since 2020, he has held several roles within the Göteborg Film Festival organization–as a project manager in the marketing department, content editor at Draken Film, and most recently as press officer for the 2025 edition of Göteborg Film Festival….
