FOREVER INDEPENDENT
Forty Five Films is a Copenhagen-born production house dedicated to stories that cut deep and linger long. We move fast, stay small, and obsess over craft, backing writers and directors who aren’t afraid to push cinema into uncharted territory. Our only mission: films that leave scars, not just impressions.
Our Mission
We’re not chasing scale. We’re not here to flood the market. Forty Five Films exists to champion singular voices, a handpicked family of filmmakers with visions that can’t be ignored. Together, we build work that’s raw, human, and unforgettable.
Technology is shifting the language of cinema, and we embrace it, not as a gimmick, but as a tool to tell stories no one else dares. We stay lean and instinct-driven, so the art leads and the industry follows.
Our goal isn’t to be the biggest name in the room. It’s to make films that hit nerves, crack open conversations, and travel far beyond their opening weekend. Fewer films, sharper impact.
How we do it:
- Break the form: We champion bold experiments in storytelling and cinematic technique, inviting filmmakers to rip up the rulebook and rewrite it in their own voice.
- Back the outsiders: We nurture emerging writers and directors who bring fresh, fearless perspectives, giving them space to take risks without getting lost in the noise.
- Stay sharp, stay lean: With a small and obsessive team, we keep production tight, focused, and fluid, every choice intentional, every frame earned.
