Film in Finland

Finland's AV Production Incentive is now OPEN for applications! International productions can benefit from a 25% cash rebate on expenses incurred in Finland. And when combined with regional incentives, you could claim up to 40% of your production costs! With hardworking, efficient crews, breathtaking locations, and world-class infrastructure, Finland continues to attract a growing number of international productions. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of the world’s most inspiring creative hubs. Learn more and apply today ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddZ2BrcA Business Finland Merja Salonen Laura Sutinen Hanna Vuorinen #avproduction #filmfunding #finlandfilmincentive #createinfinland #finland #filminfinland

Finland offers a wide range of locations suitable for international productions – and up to 40% rebate on production costs incurred here. Whether it’s snowy landscapes, green forests, iconic architecture, city streets or rolling fells, Finland’s got your backdrop covered. Learn more about what incentives are on offer for international productions  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPmx2Xdb 📷: Jussi Helttunen / Visit Finland / Visit Porvoo / Franny Plumridge / Facing Waves / Thomas Kast / Julia Kivelä

“Flower Show”, directed by Elli Vuorinen, has been selected for the Sundance Film Festival 2025 short film program. This poetic animation explores themes of formality, sensuality, and nature at an annual flower show. Out of over 11 000 submissions, 57 short films were chosen, including 13 animated works. Produced by Böhle Studios, "Flower Show” premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and has screened at nearly 70 festivals this year. Finnish cinema has had strong representation at Sundance in recent years, including “Girl Picture”, “Hatching”, and “The Mission”, as well as short films like “Are You Hungry?” in 2020. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dnNiKAxF Finnish Film Foundation #animation #filminfinland #finland #finnishcinema #flowershow #shortfilm #sundance2025

2024 has been a big one for international productions filming in Finland. Big names such as Emma Thompson, Jason Segel and Juliette Lewis are but only some of the star wattage seen on set around the country. The trend is set to continue, as more and more filmmakers discover what Finland has to offer. The budget for next year’s AV production incentive is being finalised soon. Read more about how international productions can get a rebate of up to 40% of their costs when filming in Finland ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dPmx2Xdb #filminfinland #finland

Take a journey through Finland’s breathtaking icy landscapes. After considering Greenland, Iceland and Canada, the German production company Constantin Film chose the unique frozen landscapes of Finland as the location for "Smilla’s Sense of Snow". Filmed in the stunning Oulu region, the production benefited not only from the area’s production-friendly infrastructure and highly skilled local crew but also from a 25% production incentive secured from Business Finland on a tight schedule. The support of the North Finland Film Commission in Oulu also ensured the project moved forward seamlessly. Read what producer Alicia Remirez and production executive Christian Held had to say about Finland as a winter filming location ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dAeN3C9B BusinessOulu Oulun kaupunki - City of Oulu Business Finland Constantin Film Reetta Turula Hanna Vuorinen Laura Sutinen Oulun kaupunki - City of Oulu #constantinfilm #filminfinland #filmmaking #finland #mysterythriller #oulu #smillassenseofsnow #winterlocation

Given Finland’s reputation for eye catching design, it’s perhaps no surprise then that there is a wide variety of architectural gems and intriguing backdrops on offer here. Head over to our Instagram for more location inspiration ➡️ @filminfinlandofficial 📷: Visit Finland / Tuomas Uusheimo Photography / Helsinki Partners / Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere / Visit Jyväskylä Region / Tapio Haaja / Julia Kivelä #filminfinland #filmmaking #finland #finnish

Earlier this year Variety reported how Emma Thompson spoke in glowing terms of her experience shooting “The Fisherwoman” in Koli, Eastern Finland. The Finnish location had been chosen to stand in for Minnesota, after the changing climate in the US state meant that snow was scarce on the ground. Greeted by stunning winter scenery, the filming experience would leave the British acting legend profoundly moved. “Every day the director and I would look at the landscape and remind ourselves that this was more of a life-enriching experience than work.” Thompson also heaped praise on the locals. “All the Finns on our crew were admirable in different ways,” she said. “From the moment I landed, I was met with kindness and warmth, with deep hospitality and humour by people who made my stay in Koli feel more and more like home,” she added. Revisit Variety’s article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dzPTN9qd 📷: Jussi Helttunen / Visit Finland / City of Lieksa / Alamy / Adobe augenschein Filmproduktion GmbH Film- und Medienstiftung NRW MMC Film und TV Studios Köln Stampede Studios Business Joensuu Oy Laura Sutinen Hanna Vuorinen Merja Salonen Variety Jussi Helttunen Visit Finland #filmindustry #filminfinland #finland #koli #visitkoli #visitfinland

Variety reports that the upcoming thriller "The Trip", starring Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis is being filmed in Tampere, Finland. The production is supported by incentives from Business Finland, the City of Tampere, and Film Tampere, showcasing Finland’s growing appeal as a filming destination. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dmQVJDPW 📷: Rob Latour / Emma McIntyre / Craig Barritt / George Pimentel Business Finland Tampereen kaupunki - City of Tampere Business Tampere Merja Salonen Laura Sutinen Fanny Heinonen Niina Virtanen Hanna Vuorinen XYZ FILMS #cinema #filmincentives #filminfinland #filmindustry #finland #finnish #internationalcollaboration #tampere #thetrip #variety

Aleksi Bardy is a key figure in Finnish cinema, producing critically acclaimed works such as "Tove," "Tom of Finland," "Lapland Odyssey," and "Heart of a Lion." And now he has been integral in bringing Finnish author Tove Jansson’s “The Summer Book”, starring Glenn Close, to the big screen. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dazSdhmx 📷: NFTVF   Helsinki -filmi Oy Nordisk Film & TV Fond Moomin Characters Cursor Oy Johanna Kunttu #nordiccinema #aleksibardy #filmindustry #filminfinland #finland

Acclaimed Hollywood cinematographer Christopher Blauvelt embraced the challenges of filming ”What Remains” during Finland's dark season, capturing the unique blend of light, shadow and collaborative spirit that defines Finnish filmmaking.   "I found the hierarchy is very blurred in the Finnish film sector – even regarding the actors. In Finland, the actors tend to hang out and eat together with the crew. And that really had an impact on me. I like to run a really collective, collaborative crew. And I quickly realized that Finns tend to consider everyone on the shoot to be valued. And that’s my favorite way to work." Read more his experience experience on set with the cast and crew: https://lnkd.in/d_FxnSDg Business Turku Business Finland Film Service Finland MELOGRANO FILMS LLC Minerva Pictures Front Row Filmed Entertainment #cinematography #filminfinland #filmmaking #finland #finnish