Anne Lajla Utsi is CEO of the International Sami Film Institute.
Now she has also been elected to the board of the European Film Academy (EFA).
Established in 1987, they present annual awards called the European Film Awards and are the most important network within the European film landscape.
– I am very happy and EFA is an important arena in the European film industry. My work as a board member of EFA will strengthen our international network and the prominence of Sami film in the film industry in Europe, says Utsi in a press release and continues:
“Shows the value of Sami film”
– The task of the EFA board is to promote European cinema, and it will be very exciting to participate in this work.
The board membership is for two years, 2024-2026 and EFA has 19 board members representing 15 different regions.
– An appointed Sami seat on EFA’s board shows the value of Sami film in Europe. It shows the importance and value of the Sami film industry on an international level. It is very important that the voice of Sami films and filmmakers is attractive in the European film industry, says Utsi.