Today we’d like to introduce you to Lina Hagstrom.

Hi Lina, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?

Originally from Finland, I moved to New York City to pursue a Master’s in Film and Media at The New School. Before founding my own production company, I spent a decade in branding and marketing—most recently as a brand marketing executive at a leading AI company, where I helped some of the world’s biggest brands elevate their digital marketing and creative production.

But film has always been my first love. I shot my first productions at eight years old—talk shows, detective series, news segments, and weather forecasts—roping my poor brother into filming every scene. Producing films with my own production company has always been my ultimate goal in life. At some point, I started to feel like dreaming and talking about it wasn’t enough, it was time to do something about it. So, I decided to bet on myself and that’s when I started Sunday Child Entertainment.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

Starting a company on your own in a foreign country is full of unknowns, but it’s also an incredible crash course, not just in business and industry, but in self-discovery. There are so many plot twists and life happens, while you’re trying to build something. Challenges will test you, stretch you, and sometimes completely derail your plans. But those moments, as tough as they feel in real time, are the ones that make you more resourceful, resilient, and stronger than you ever imagined.

As you know, we’re big fans of Sunday Child Entertainment. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?

Sunday Child Entertainment is an independent production house based in New York, dedicated to crafting bold, cinematic storytelling with emotional depth and global appeal. We specialize in three core areas: Personalized Biopics, elevated, bespoke films for that transform life stories into stunning cinematic experiences. These films are for anyone who wants to immortalize their memories, milestones and precious moments and see their life on the big screen. Indie Film & TV production, where we produce, thought-provoking films that resonate worldwide and take the viewers on an emotional journey. Our third core area is Brand Films, we help brands tell their story through compelling, engaging, and stunning video content. We don’t just tell stories; we craft legacies on screen. Whether it’s a deeply personal biopic or an indie film pushing creative boundaries, our work is designed to move, inspire, and entertain.

I’m most proud of bringing Personalized Biopics to life and transforming personal stories into breathtaking, cinema-quality films. Everyone has a story worth telling, and with biopics, we don’t just capture memories, we craft legacies. It’s about preserving wisdom, celebrating experiences, and sharing a journey in a way that resonates for generations. Seeing someone’s life unfold on screen with the same artistry as a film we see in the cinemas? That’s powerful. And that’s why I do this.

How do you think about luck?

I love this question because my company, Sunday Child Entertainment, was named in honor of my grandmother. Like me, she was born on a Sunday and believed that “Sunday Children” carry an extra dose of luck. Despite living through two wars and unimaginable struggles, she looked back on her life and considered herself the luckiest person in the world. That perspective – that ability to find luck even in hardship – is something I carry with me in life and in business.

Frankly, bad luck sucks. In addition, when it rains, it pours. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that bad luck is an unforgiving but effective teacher. It forces resilience, sharpens resourcefulness, and reveals strengths you didn’t know you had. It’s also a good reminder to be patient and kind to yourself, because often, the hardest moments shape you in ways that future you will be grateful for.

Good luck, on the other hand, is sneaky. It’s easy to miss if you’re not paying attention. I believe the luckiest people are the ones who recognize luck everywhere and know how to turn moments, encounters, and coincidences into opportunities.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.sundaychildfilm.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sundaychildfilm
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunday-child-entertainment

Image Credits

Saara Taussi