How to make a sweded film

A swede film is a low-budget summarised recreation of a popular film or TV show. It’s similar to a parody, but parodies are a bit more open with plot lines and will often spoof more than one film or TV show. You can be as creative as you like and it is simple as you already know the storyline of the film. The plot has to be simple enough to be condensed into a shorter time span, and still be recognisable – while allowing time to add your own touches. It can have as many special effects and whatever clothing you wish.

The next step is to select the scenes you want to recreate. Picking the well-known, often-quoted scenes is the best bet, because the parody and humour will pack the biggest punch. People like to be in on inside jokes. It’s easier to keep the audience if they know what you’re trying to do.

The great thing about a swede is that you have complete creative control. The more you make the story your own, the more interesting it will be to others. You can go way, way over the top, and as long as the audience gets the joke, they will stay with you. You can also change the scenes – add a layer of subtext to a classic scene, or completely change the ending of the film. As long as you keep the audience in the loop, you really can do whatever you want.