The Swedish Film Institute works to promote film across the board – from idea to finished product, during the launchin Sweden and around the world, and by preserving films for posterity in our archives. The aim of funding co-productions with a Swedish minority producer is to strengthen workingrelationships between Swedish production companies and foreign producers. It should also inspire and facilitate competence development, improve opportunities to secure international financing, and help films to cross borders. Applications must be submitted by established Swedish production companies, active within the Swedish production environment. The Swedish producer is responsible for the Swedish artistic, financial and technical elements of the co-production. There are 3 deadlines per year for features, and the application for features is processed by a council comprised of a Film Commissioner for feature-length films, a production controller and the Head of Production Funding or Film Funding. The Swedish Film Institute’s CEO makes the final decision on funding following the recommendation of the council. International co-productions relating to documentary film and short film are dealt with by the relevant Film Commissioner. Applications for these projects may be submitted at any time throughout the year.