GLIMMER FILM is a film production company with the goal to make films that are both visual, dramatic and authentic with stories that will find its way to the hearts of the audience. GLIMMER FILM continuously collaborate with other filmmakers who share our vision and joy in the film making process. GLIMMER FILM has shown films on a variety of film festivals both nationally and internationally. The film “The Lifeguard” was shown on TV1000 in the Nordic countries and the short film “Beauty” was bought for television on both TV4 and SVT.

The feature film “John Hron” Has been shown abroad at film festivals and won several awards. Official competition at the Montreal World Film Festival. Gold Award for best film, best director and best screenplay at the International Independent Film Award and the Award for best film at the European Independent Film Award. “John Hron” had its Swedish premiere in 2016 screening at a total of 74 cinemas across the country. “John Hron” also became the most watched Swedish cinema feature in the summer of 2016.

The basic idea that all people are created equal, regardless of gender, ethnicity and class have always been important to

GLIMMER FILM. In our films, we strive always to convey a sense of humanity.

GLIMMER FILM was founded in 2007 by film director Jon Pettersson. Jon Pettersson has 20 years in the business and a Bachelor degree in the fine arts of Film directing from the Swedens prestigious Film school "Filmhögskolan" a.k.a "Akademi valand. Known for having studens winning the Swedish Oscar equivalent and Palm D'or in Canné.

GLIMMER FILM DISTRIBUTION started in 2016 and aims to distribute critically acclaimed films that can reach a commercial success internationally. The company makes the subtitles for cinema and DVD in any language.