Lagom Svensk

Swedish Just Right is my graduation project at Stockholm University of The Arts, developed between 2021 and 2022. While it is far from a perfect short film, the process of making it was an invaluable learning experience, marking my first “professional” work. The film tells the story of a Syrian migrant who becomes the target of xenophobia, exploring themes of segregation, identity, and belonging.

Teaser

Cast & crew

Writer & Director: Emil Walli

Producers: Raphael Warnke. Erik Baidori

Production Assistant: Faisal Al-Jalab

DOP: Amanda Muysio

1st Assistant Director: Maren Markussen

Gaffer: Viktor Envall

1st AC: Arvid Larsson Belander & Patrik Careland

2nd AC: Sebastian Candia & Jesper Lundqvist

Sound Engineer: Tobias Andersson

Stunt Coordinator: Peter Lundberg

Drone Operator: Torulf Holmström

Production Designer: Alberto Salmoneh

Colorist: Salam Hamza

Music: Knut Olav Rygnestad. Petar Mrdjen

Sound Designer: Sam Soliman

Editor: Jumana Walli

Script Supervisor: Elisa Kujala

Still Photographer: Anouck Johansson Chatel

Postproduction Supervisor: Thair Wali

This movie was produced at Stockholm University of The Arts.

CAST

Issa Homsi

Johan Berg

Filip Jönsson

Vivi Laakko

Agnes Sandberg

Antonio Tengroth

Supporting Cast

Amir Abdulal

Linnea Sandberg

Malika Baidori

Otto Båth

Maren Markussen

Poster

Design: Salam Hamza

Casting Poster

Design: Emil Walli