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Television Programming
Sagafilm is without a debate the leading independent production company in Iceland.
Throughout the last 3 decades the company has produced content to television of high quality covering all genres.
Sagafilms TV producers and directors have extended experience both from within Iceland and from years of working abroad. They have undertaken the most complex shows and been the pioneers in various fields when it comes to domestic TV-production.
Sagafilm is the only production company in Iceland which has an experience in producing formats for the Icelandic audience. Amongst the formats produced for the native broadcasters are: Idol, Love Boat, Icelandic Bachelor, Lyrics Board, How Clean Is Your House and Who Wants To Be A Millionare?
The core business of Sagafilm is production and the aim is to be able to serve all native clients, broadcasters, telecos and publishers alike with one goal in mind; that the essence of quality will secure revenue and goodwill for every one of Saga film?s clients.
The bond between Sagafilm and its clients are bound by mutual respect and trustworthiness. A strong digital entertainment business in Iceland needing the Sagafilm services is the garden everyone harvests from.
Ástríður ÁSTRÍÐUR tells the story of a young woman at a crossroads in her life. After finishing business university in Denmark she leaves her boyfriend, family and friends behind to move to Iceland, where she is originally from, to carve out a new life and career. Before long she finds herself in the midst of hilarious office drama and romance. ÁSTRÍÐUR was extremely well received when it aired in Iceland in 2009 and reviewed as being both relatable and funny. A second series is currently in development. |
The Prison Shift Fangavaktin In THE PRISON SHIFT we follow the trio to jail where Georg and Daniel serve time for their involvement in the death of hotel manager Gugga, their ex-boss. It doesn’t take long for Olafur to join them, for un-related charges, although as per usual, Georg plays his part in his woes. Hilarity ensues as the three deal with life behind bars and new characters get introduced. |
The Hill The Hill is a lifestyle and designshow where we follow 3 couples design and decorate apartments. |
Court First icelandic legal drama in icelandic television. |
Dayshift The comedy-drama THE DAY SHIFT, one of the most successful TV show ever to premiere in icelandic television. |
Bubbi's band Bubbi's band is a 13 episode series that covers Bubbi's search for a talented rocksinger. |
Black Angels Svartir Englar is a crime series that was hugely popular in Iceland. |
Innlit Útlit Design and lifestyleshow. |
X-Factor Simon Cowells X-Factor produced for Channel Two |
The Press The TV series "The Press", is a fast paced crime series that takes place on a tabloid newspaper in Reykjavik. |