Johan Fågelström

Sockerexperimentet (The sugar experiment) (2019 - 2023)
by Affekt Film AB Producer Pitch At an institution for disabled persons, year 1948, Johanna and Vilgot, two inpatients, meet and fall in love. Their everyday life is turned upside down when they become a part of a new, secret experiment, without them knowing. The goal of the experiment is to save the Swedish dental health care. Curio Based on a true story about a Swedish dental health care experiment, Vipeholmsexperimenten. The experiment was conducted against all guidelines regarding research ethics that were established after the second World War. During the course of the experiment, 3000 teeth had to be treated and 2000 teeth was extracted. And a total of 600 individuals partook in the experiment. The patients depicted in the film were all played by actors and extras who have different disabilities themselves. Background The film is inspired by a very controversial experiment that took place in Sweden in 1948. The reason behind it was the severely declining dental health. Due to this, a project funded by the state was put in place with the purpose to examine the connection between a carbohydrate intake and caries. During the run of the experiment 600 persons with disabilities were fed high doses of sugar. The result of the study showed a correlation and Sweden was known worldwide for proving this. However, the study was conducted against all guidelines regarding existing research ethics of that time. Guidelines that were established during the Nürnberg trials after WW2.

Desertören (The Deserter) (2019 - 2022)
by Affekt Film AB Producer A deserting soldier is caught and sentenced to death and his only way to win his freedom back is to convince the judge that he had no other choice.

Tjuvjägaren (Lars and the Baron) (2015 - 2016)
Drama by Affekt Film AB Producer In the spirit of the Swedish blockbuster movies “A man called Ove” and “The hundred-year-old…” comes another story about a grumpy old man, based on a true story. The Swedish movie “Lars and the Baron” was screened at Gothenburg’s International Film Festival as well as 100 theaters across Sweden. The movie is based on the true story about the hunter Lasse in the Mountain, rebelling against society and power, fighting for his right to hunt. Leading stars are Niklas Falk and Ylva Lööf, known for their great performances in both “As It Is In Heaven” and “Heaven On Earth”. Co-starring are several well renowned Swedish actors, like Lennart Hjulström (Hamilton: In The Interest Of The Nation), Gunilla Nyroos (Shed No Tears), Ingemar Carlehed (Heaven´s Heart) and Sven-Åke Gustavsson (Simon & the Oaks). Also featured is rising stars Simeon DaCosta Maya, Klas Wiljergård and Börje Lundberg, all part of the cast in Academy Award nominated movie “A man called Ove”. The movie is equally dramatic and romantic and shows a love for the beautiful nature surrounding the story. It is told in the naïve art spirit, with makes the movie joyful to watch. It features elements of grumpy old men, power hungry landowners, hunting parties and newly composed folk music. Story The asocial wildman Lasse breaks loose from society and moves into a hand built cave in the forest. Lasse is forced to poach on the Baron´s land, which causes a violent conflict in which Lasse risks everything. The Poacher is based on a true “David and Goliath” story, taking place in 1890´s Sweden, telling the story about the simple man´s fight against powers in society.

The Sugar Experiment Budget: $100K - $1M | Drama Pitch At an institution for disabled persons, year 1948, Johanna and Vilgot, two inpatients, meet and fall in love. Their everyday life is turned upside down when they become a part of a new, secret experiment, without them knowing. The goal of the experiment is to save the Swedish dental health care. Curio Based on a true story about a Swedish dental health care experiment, Vipeholmsexperimenten. The experiment was conducted against all guidelines regarding research ethics that were established after the second World War. During the course of the experiment, 3000 teeth had to be treated and 2000 teeth was extracted. And a total of 600 individuals partook in the experiment. The patients depicted in the film were all played by actors and extras who have different disabilities themselves.