The School Photographer
Skolfotografen
Synopsis
With the film industry in decline, Björn (50), a seasoned first assistant director, finds himself unemployed and adrift. To stay afloat, he takes a temporary job as a school photographer—an unfamiliar and humbling role. Over the course of one long day, Björn's fragile calm is tested by a string of phone calls from his mother, his teenage daughter, and his ex-wife. Each conversation pulls him further off balance, and the tension begins to seep into the portraits he takes. As his professional facade starts to crack, an unexpected encounter with a P.E. teacher at the school offers a brief moment of understanding—and a hint that change might still be possible.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hanna Ekman
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanna Ekman
- Original Score
- Petter Ströbaek
- Original Title
- Skolfotografen
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Kviddevitt Produktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hanna Ekman
Hanna Ekman
Petter Ströbaek
Filip Berglund
Hanna Ekman, Christina Luoma
Department Leadership Roster
Hanna Ekman
Producer
Hanna Ekman
Writer
Hanna Ekman
Director
Christina Luoma
Producer
Filip Berglund
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The School Photographer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The School Photographer about?
With the film industry in decline, Björn (50), a seasoned first assistant director, finds himself unemployed and adrift. To stay afloat, he takes a temporary job as a school photographer—an unfamiliar and humbling role. Over the course of one long day, Björn's fragile calm is tested by a string of phone calls from his mother, his teenage daughter, and his ex-wife. Each conversation pulls him further off balance, and the tension begins to seep into the portraits he takes. As his professional facade starts to crack, an unexpected encounter with a P.E. teacher at the school offers a brief moment of understanding—and a hint that change might still be possible.
Who directed The School Photographer?
The School Photographer was directed by Hanna Ekman.
Who stars in The School Photographer?
The principal cast of The School Photographer includes Ivan Mathias Petersson, Linda Santiago, Gunnel Fred, Beata Bergman, Hanna Ekman.
When was The School Photographer released and how long is it?
The School Photographer was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The School Photographer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The School Photographer was composed by Petter Ströbaek.