The Somerset Big Swede

Inspired by the film Be Kind Rewind, starring Jack Black, we will also be facilitating and encouraging more “Swedes’ to be made through our community engagement work. In the film, Jack Black (as Jerry) and Mos Def (as Mike) accidentally wipe all the VHS tapes in their video store. This leads them to make low-budget, home-made remakes of classic film titles. 

“You take what you like and mix it with some other things you like and make a new thing. Your thing. It’s putting you into the thing you like.” - Jack Black

In the past, we’ve sweded movies like Pirates of the Caribbean and The Wizard of Oz. It’s an incredibly joyous and creative activity.

To find out how you can get involved, visit the resource we’ve created and see examples of past ‘Swedes’ on our YouTube channel.

The Somerset Big Swede Entry Rules:

• No swearing

• No violence

• No nudity

• Movies only

• Get permission from everyone who is filmed

• Submit by Sunday 1st November 2026

Send your ‘Swede’ to us by November 1st for inclusion in our special Christmas 2026 countdown by emailing info@somersetfilm.com your YouTube link, or use www.swisstransfer.com/en-gb to transfer the file.