TrustNordisk Acquires Stiklestad Sales Rights
The Viking drama, directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, will be presented at the American Film Market.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Film — General
TrustNordisk has acquired the international sales rights to Stiklestad, a Viking drama directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg. The company will present the project at the American Film Market.
Why it matters
The deal moves Stiklestad toward international distribution ahead of its market presentation. It is Skjoldbjærg's eighth feature film, following earlier work including Insomnia and Prozac Nation.
The project is Skjoldbjærg's eighth feature film, and its screenplay is written by Kathrine Valen Zeiner and Maren Skolem. Financial terms of the TrustNordisk deal and planned release dates were not disclosed.
The players
TrustNordisk
TrustNordisk is an international sales company that represents independent film projects for distribution in global markets.
Erik Skjoldbjærg
Erik Skjoldbjærg is a Norwegian filmmaker known for the thriller Insomnia, which was later remade in English by Christopher Nolan.
The details
Stiklestad is produced by Sigurd Mikal Karoliussen for Nordisk Film Production, with support from the Norwegian Film Institute and Filminvest. Nordic distribution is handled by Nordisk Film Distribution.
Timeline
Announcement of the TrustNordisk acquisition of Stiklestad sales rights.
Presentation of Stiklestad at the upcoming American Film Market.
Filmmaker Context
Skjoldbjærg's earlier Norwegian thriller Insomnia was remade in English by Christopher Nolan, a precedent for international attention to his work. Stiklestad, a Viking drama, marks a shift into a different genre within his filmography.
Stiklestad's release dates and distribution territories have not been announced, so viewers cannot yet determine where or how to watch it. Updates on sales and screenings will follow as the project moves through the American Film Market.
The takeaway
International sales deals like this one often precede festival premieres and territory-by-territory releases, so audiences should watch for distributor announcements over the coming months. Tracking sales-market presentations can reveal which projects are gaining traction abroad.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Deadline.
