New Drama & Comedy EP for TV4 Group

STOCKHOLM: Johanna Bergenstråhle has been hired by TV4 Group as executive producer of drama and comedy, effective January 11.

Bergenstråhle joins TV4 Group from Jarowskij, where she produced the Swedish-American comedy Welcome to Sweden. She has also produced a number of movies and series, including the feature-film trilogy JerryMaya's Detective Agency for Svensk Filmindustri (SF). She served as deputy head of production at SF and jointly produced Shed No Tears.

The appointment of Bergenstråhle represents the expanded focus of TV4 Group and C More on high quality Swedish drama.

Bergenstråhle said: "TV4 has demonstrated for some time that the channel is serious about its stated ambitions within drama, and has challenged, broadened and advanced its positions in Swedish-produced drama through strong and courageous initiatives. I am enormously honored, excited and pleased to have the opportunity to continue driving this development together with TV4's drama department, and it is with confidence and great expectations that I step into my new job."

Josefine Tengblad, TV4 Group's head of drama, added: "There is a lot happening in our industry right now. The feature film is going through a tough time, while TV drama is flourishing and competition is becoming more intense. This places even greater demands on the producers and on us as a channel. We have to work even better together, to best understand our own needs and the needs of our viewers. This is why Johanna Bergenstråhle's unique experience as a producer and assistant production manager at SF is invaluable. I am so pleased that Johanna is joining us. We now have the best possible drama team, and the future is very exciting."