About
UMA Pictures is an independent production company based in Sweden, led by award-winning filmmaker and producer Uta Arning. The company develops and produces international projects across both fiction and non-fiction, with a strong focus on character-driven storytelling and globally relevant themes.
Working across borders and formats, UMA Pictures collaborates with filmmakers, broadcasters, and creative partners worldwide. The company’s slate spans feature films, documentaries, and emerging formats, combining artistic ambition with a clear understanding of international audiences and markets.
With experience in complex international productions and a commitment to high-quality storytelling, UMA Pictures aims to create distinctive content that resonates across cultures and travels beyond its country of origin.
Uta Arning is creating character-driven stories for film and television across fiction, documentary, and immersive formats. She has worked internationally across diverse cultural and production contexts, including her debut feature film completed in Japan.
Her work spans projects for public broadcasters, feature films, and XR experiences with international exposure. Known for emotional depth, strong visual storytelling, and a collaborative leadership style, her films have been recognized at international festivals.
Uta holds an MFA in Film from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and a Master’s degree in International Management from Germany and Japan, and is committed to developing bold, globally resonant stories.