Hanna Bergholm’s Finnish horror film Nightborn, featuring actors Seidi Haarla and Rupert Grint, has taken home the Best Film award at the inaugural Freyas, also known as the Nordic Film and TV Awards. The ceremony, held at Helsinki’s renowned Finlandia Hall, marked the first time the Nordic region’s film and television industry gathered to celebrate its achievements with a unified awards event. Bergholm, who also directed the film, accepted the award with a speech that highlighted the significance of storytelling in cinema. Nightborn is a supernatural horror film set in a small Finnish village, where a mysterious force begins to haunt the local community. The film blends traditional folklore with modern horror elements, drawing on themes that are deeply rooted in Nordic culture. Its success at the Freyas indicates a growing appreciation for Nordic cinema on both regional and international levels. The Freyas, named after the Norse goddess of love and fertility, aim to recognize excellence across the Nordic film and television landscape. The awards cover a range of categories, from acting and directing to screenwriting and production. This first edition has brought together filmmakers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration within the region’s creative industries. Bergholm’s win is a significant milestone for Finnish cinema and highlights the increasing visibility of Nordic films in global markets. As the Nordic film industry continues to grow, events like the Freyas are expected to play a crucial role in promoting regional talent and storytelling to a wider audience.