Content from Finland at MIPTV 2016 Nordic Pavilion C16.C
Content from Finland at MIPTV 2016 Nordic Pavilion C16.C
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Table of contents Greetings from Audiovisual Finland / 6
Kids’ content Piggy Tales / 7 Angry Birds Toons / 8 Angry Birds Stella / 9 Albi the Snowman / 10 Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk / 11 Ricky Rapper and the Scrooge of Seville / 12 Ricky Rapper and Slick Leonard / 13 Whatever / 14 Boris the Rat / 15 Crazy Crazier Junior High / 16 Gigglebug / 17 The Mimmit / 18 Mimmit Music School / 19
Formats Test My Ride / 20 Home Is Where the Heart Is / 21 Soundtrack of Love / 22 Test My Love / 23 The Ultimate Expedition / 24 Celebrity Home Invasion / 25 Comedian and 7 Wonders / 26 Haggle Battle / 27 King / 28 Posse / 29 Comedy Combat / 30 Superstars Only / 31 Plenty of Fish in the Sea / 32
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Factual & Documentaries Sound Tracker / 33 Back to Nature / 34 Hybe / 35 My Father from Sirius / 36 Swing Game / 37 The Star Dreamer / 38 Walk of Life / 39 Until Cancer Do Us Part / 40 The Untouchable Bothnian Sea / 41 Believers / 42 Like a Rockstar / 43 Kullervo / 44 Refugee Unknown / 45
Drama The Red Couple / 46 Hooked / 47 Nurses / 48 Bordertown / 49 Downshifters / 50 Tooth and Nail / 51 Second Chance / 52 Easy Living / 53 Black Widows / 54 Black Widows Scandinavia / 55
Contacts Companies / 57 Industry associations / 60
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Greetings from Audiovisual Finland
THESE ARE EXCITING times in the
Finnish audiovisual scene. With several recent remake deals of drama series, well-traveling documentaries and formats, it’s clear that Finland has a lot to offer across genres for international audiences. Importantly, Finland has also become an animation and digital powerhouse in the last few years, where downloads and viewer figures are measured not in millions, but billions worldwide. Audiovisual Finland’s mission is to boost the internationalisation and growth of the Finnish audiovisual industry. A joint effort with our Nordic colleagues is a fantastic initiative through which we can fulfill this mission, and showcase the best of Finnish content as well as help our production companies to network with global players. I want wish you a warm welcome to meet some of the hottest content creators and producers from Finland at the Nordic paviliion, located at C16.C. Johanna Karppinen CEO Audiovisual Finland Contact: johanna@audiovisualfinland.fi m. +358 40 571 7061 in Cannes: April 2-6
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Kids’ content
Piggy Tales See what those naughty little piggies get up to when the birds aren’t around to spoil their fun! produced by Rovio Entertainment genre Kids, Animation length 57 x 1’ status of production Completed territories already sold to 60 countries globally
world sales CAKE Entertainment / Edward Galton
Follow the everyday lives of the mischievous Piggies, who solve their problems with their limited wisdom! Piggy Tales gives you a glimpse into the lives of our favorite green pigs, in a way you’ve never seen before. In this unique, clay style CGI animation, the loved and long-suffering Bad Piggies face a series of challenges and unexpected events, leading to comical solutions.
looking for Distribution platforms contact person at miptv Edward Galton / CAKE Entertainment, EGalton@cakeentertainment.com, m. +44 (0) 207 307 3230
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Angry Birds Toons Angry Birds Toons brings to life the characters and adventures from one of the most beloved games in history, and reveals the fun and sneaky worlds of the Birds and their nemesis – the Piggies. Life isn’t easy on Piggy Island for the Angry Birds. Red and his fearless feathered companions, Chuck, Matilda, Bomb, Blues and Terence, must band together to protect their eggs – and their future – from the wily plotting of the Bad Piggies. With only their wit and determination to guide them, they must overcome the Piggies’ superior technology and seemingly insurmountable numbers. But they have one great edge on the competition...the Piggies’ astounding stupidity!
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produced by Rovio Entertainment genre Kids, Animation length 104 x 3’ status of production Completed territories already sold to 75 countries globally
world sales CAKE Entertainment / Edward Galton looking for Distribution platforms contact person at miptv Edward Galton / CAKE Entertainment, EGalton@cakeentertainment.com, m. +44 (0) 207 307 3230
Kids’ content
Angry Birds Stella Best friends forever - most of the time! produced by Rovio Entertainment genre Kids, Animation length 26 x 6’ status of production Completed territories already sold to 60 countries globally
world sales CAKE Entertainment / Edward Galton
looking for Distribution platforms contact person at miptv Edward Galton / CAKE Entertainment, EGalton@cakeentertainment.com, m. +44 (0) 207 307 3230
Stella – the fierce and feisty bird from Angry Birds – joins her best friends Dahlia, Poppy, Willow and Luca for some fun adventures! Together they explore, create, rock out and laugh…a lot! But just like in any friendship, strong personalities can sometimes clash. Gale is Stella’s former best friend, who flies down a darker path. She soon earns the nickname Bad Princess as she becomes powerhungry and obsessed with finding the mysterious Golden Egg – no matter what! Gale may have a shiny crown, but she’s lost something far more precious…Stella and her other friends.
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Albi the Snowman Albi is a jovial snowman who lives in the land of eternal snow, together with a little birdie and a worm. His two companions have made a nest into an empty can of tomato soup, which Albi wears as a hat. To Albi, home is where the snow is, but the lack of furniture gives the place a less than cosy feel. Albi has a stroke of genius, and he starts to build an armchair out of snow. The idea flourishes and soon he has a comfy home.
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produced by Hima Light genre Animation length 26 x 5’ status of production Completed territories already sold to Mainland China
world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
Kids’ content Box office record for a family film opening weekend in Finland, with nearly 80,000 viewers!
Ricky Rapper and the Nighthawk Ricky Rapper finds a valuable ring dating back to the Iron Age, and an archaeological excavation ensues. But soon the ring disappears, and it seems a thieving nighthawk might be to blame.
produced by Artista filmi genre Family feature film length 71’ status of production Premiered Feb 2016 territories available All world sales Available looking for TV sales and cinema distribution
contact person Susanna Palin / Artista Filmi, susanna@artista.fi, m. +358 400 710 007
When out digging for angleworms one day, Ricky Rapper happens to find a treasure, and an archaeological excavation is initiated at the scene. After a valuable ring dating back to the Iron Age disappears soon after it is found, it seems certain that a thieving nighthawk is in the neighbourhood, scavenging around the excavation site. The case takes an astonishing twist when is turns out that Rose Rapper is involved in the matter, and Leonard Lindberg even ends up being arrested and put behind bars. Is Elvy hiding secrets about her past? And why on Earth has Nelly starting acting weird?
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The highestgrossing family film of 2015 in Finland!
Ricky Rapper and the Scrooge of Seville Ricky finds out he is the heir to a vast fortune in Seville. As he begins to learn the required etiquette of a young gentleman, Nelly begins to suspect everything isn’t quite as it seems. An astonishing surprise awaits Ricky Rapper! He learns that he is the sole heir of a distant relative. A miserly man living in Seville has amassed a huge fortune that is soon all to be Ricky’s. So now, the vivacious Ricky must be schooled on the etiquette of a young gentleman, but it is no easy task. Nelly begins to suspect everything isn’t quite as it seems. That big mysterious house where Ricky has to go to meet his relative, is full of thrilling secrets and strange servants.
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produced by Artista filmi genre Family feature film length 75’ status of production Premiered Feb 2015 territories available All world sales Available looking for TV-sales and cinema distribution
contact person Susanna Palin / Artista Filmi, susanna@artista.fi, m. +358 400 710 007
Kids’ content Multi-award winner at the 19th Chemnitz Film Festival in Schlingel, Germany in 2014!
Ricky Rapper and Slick Leonard When Aunt Rose suddenly decides to find a man who could be a father figure to Ricky, the summer turns into an hilarious adventure for him and Nelly. produced by Artista filmi genre Family feature film length 79’ status of production Premiered Feb 2014 territories available All world sales Available looking for TV-sales and cinema distribution
contact person Susanna Palin / Artista Filmi, susanna@artista.fi, m. +358 400 710 007
Ricky lives together with his aunt Rose Rapper, who suddenly gets an idea that Ricky dislikes: she thinks they should find a man who could be a father figure to Ricky. Their neighbour Leonard doesn’t like Rose’s idea either, because he has a crush on her. And so Leonard tries to create the perfect man for Rose, who is also a father figure to Ricky. But things gets complicated, since he has to play several characters at the same time. When Ricky and his friend Nelly find out about Leonard’s secret, they do everything they can to help him out.
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Whatever Whatever is a story of friendship between two seemingly opposites: a boy from the confines of an elite school, and an abandoned girl. Whatever is an action-packed adventure series dealing with in-depth themes, such as the acceptance of diversity, forgiveness and the price of success. It is a series for children aged seven and above, as well as being aimed at wider audiences.
produced by Yle Drama genre Youth drama length 6 x 28’ status of production Completed territories already sold to Germany world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
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Kids’ content
Boris the Rat Boris is a Rat with issues.
produced by Kaiho Republic genre Children’s animation length 13 x 5’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
Boris lives in Helsinki, Finland, where his antics have got him in over his head. Luckily, he runs into a whole different kettle of fish in demure Anneli the Baltic Herring, who is a lady of refined taste. The encounter changes both their lives. Boris decides to turn his life around. His madness attracts the attention of the authorities. Anneli is deeply embarrassed. Will Boris and Anneli’s lifelong friendship withstand the Rat’s regular trips to jail? Boris is soon to learn an important life lesson.
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Crazy Crazier Junior High Pimple-faced schoolboys with raging hormones are the heroes in this satiric animation series. Main character Antti is 13 years old, and together with his best pals Kalle and Keijo, he meets all sorts of puzzling characters both at school and in his free time. This series became vastly popular among the target audience in Finland. No wonder, since the creator himself is only 17 years of age.
produced by Yle Children & Youth genre Animation length 13 x 5’ status of production Completed world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
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Kids’ content
Gigglebug Laughing together!
produced by Gigglebug Entertainment genre Kids, Animation length Season 1 : 26 x 5’ + Season 2: 26 x 5’ status of production Season 1 available in April ‘16. Season 2 delivered in September ‘17. territories already sold to Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Czech, Croatia, Israel, Argentina world sales WDR mediagroup looking for TV sales, licensing contact person at miptv Anttu Harlin / Gigglebug Entertainment, m. +358 50 575 4862
Gigglebug is a little hero with the greatest superpower of all – an irresistible laugh that is contagious. No matter how sticky the situation, his smile alone can lift anyone’s spirits. And that’s certainly good news for Barry, Claude, Poppy and City Bunny, who get into plenty of tricky situations growing up in the enchanted Greengown Forest. Luckily, Gigglebug is always around to help them face any challenge with a smile and positive attitude. With its heartfelt and warm tone, Gigglebug teaches children about their emotions and demonstrates positive ways of interacting.
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The Mimmit The Mimmit – two sisters from Brindlebrass Forest – transport us to a mystical fairy tale world. The Mimmit take us through all of nature’s seasons, travelling from the forest they call home to all sorts of places around the world. The series is filled with music and folk tales. The Mimmit brand includes web games, a textile collection by Vallila Interior, CDs, DVDs, books and Mimmit live performances.
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produced by Mimmit Music genre Preschool animation length 39 x 5’ status of production Completed territories already sold to Finland, 25 countries in MENA region, USA (VOD), Germany (VOD) world sales Marketing Service GmbH / Andrea Bannert, tv@bwo-berlin.de, m. +49 172 3222210 looking for Sales of TV, HV, publishing and other rights contact person at miptv Pauliina Lerche / Mimmit Music, lerchepauliina@hotmail.com, m. +358 40 7363 529
Kids’ content
Mimmit Music School Learn the basics of music and have fun in the Mimmit Music School. produced by Mimmit Music genre Preschool/toddlers, live-acton + animation
length 20 x 22’ status of production Completed in Finnish, pilot in English
territories available All world sales Marketing Service GmbH / Andrea Bannert, tv@bwo-berlin.de, m. +49 172 3222210 looking for Sales of TV, HV, publishing and other rights contact person at miptv Pauliina Lerche / Mimmit Music, lerchepauliina@hotmail.com, m. +358 40 7363 529
The lively Mimmit Music School is a place where children can sing, play various instruments, dance, have fun with rhythms and learn the basics of music while enjoying musical adventures. The programme has an emphasis on learning but this happens through playing and having fun. The participants are enthusiastic kindergarten-aged children and a band of top musicians in addition to the Mimmit. Children’s music schools are a Finnish invention, and are very popular among Finnish kids. Mimmit Music School is the first music school on TV. Finland’s biggest children’s channel has broadcasted one 20 episode season. The series is easily scripted to fit a slot between 20 and 30 minutes.
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Test My Ride Challenge a Formula 1 driver with your own tuned car. Which one is faster? A Formula 1 racing star, or a car owner who has tuned his street car to maximum performance? In the television format Test My Ride, car enthusiasts have the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream of theirs: to drive a lap around a motor track in a car of their own, against a Formula 1 driver. At the end of each episode, the car is awarded points for driveability and appearance, and points are also given to the owner on the basis of driving skills and attitude. At the end of the season, the test driver selects his favourite, the Tuner of the Year!
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produced by Dakar Ltd genre Reality format length ready-make 80 x 22’ format 12 x 22’ status of production Completed sales agent Prime Entertainment Group, www.primeeg.com, tel. +33 1 49 21 00 00 looking for Broadcasters and production companies territories already sold to Finland, Germany, Sub Saharan Africa contact person at miptv Pasi Riiali, pasi.riiali@dakar.fi, +358 40 5528224
Formats
Home is Where the Heart Is Finding your roots and finding your love. produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland genre Reality, Dating length 2 seasons, total of 23 x 60’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Charlotte Raben, charlotte. raben@warnerbros.com, m. +44 207 984 6994 contact person at miptv Lotta Backlund, lotta.backlund@warnerbros.com, m. +358 40 531 3076
Around the world, people have always emigrated to new countries and begun new lives. But have they ever been able to entirely shed their roots and original identity? Three bachelors, who are second-generation immigrants, journey to their home countries to see if true love awaits them there. While spending a summer of joy, laughter, tears and culture with several eligible bachelorettes of their ancestral nationality, will they find the love that can change their lives forever?
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Soundtrack of Love A big, shiny floor music entertainment show that brings good music and compelling stories to primetime TV in an irresistible package. This upbeat format brings together great music and compelling stories in a fresh music entertainment format. In each episode, the show lets people dedicate a song that carries a special meaning for them to a loved one: a friend, a parent, a husband, a grandparent. These love songs range from rap to jazz, and from rock to folk. Over the course of the season, viewers vote for their favorite song, and the winning love song is revealed in the live finale.
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produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland genre Music, Studio entertainment length 2 seasons, 11 x 60’ (total 22 eps) status of production Completed, 3rd Season in production territories already sold to Estonia, Belgium world sales Charlotte Raben, charlotte.raben@warnerbros.com, m. +44 207 984 6994 contact person at miptv Lotta Backlund, lotta.backlund@warnerbros.com, m. +358 40 531 3076
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Test Your Love Making the nation love more.
produced by ITV Studios Finland genre Multiplatform lenght Studio opening 58’ + Boot Camp episodes 5 x 28’ + Studio finale 58’
status of production Completed territories available All world sales Available contact person at miptv Pete Paavolainen, pete.paavolainen@itv.com, m. +358 40 836 2234
Four celebrities and their partners will be coached by a relationship mentor to improve their love lives. First the protagonists take the online Test Your Love relationship test, with their Love Estimates then to be revealed in a grand studio opening. Then they will be coached during the course of a five-day boot camp. Three months later they retake the test and the new results are unveiled in a studio finale. The viewers will be encouraged to partake in the online test and relationship coaching by email, both developed by an expert team.
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The Ultimate Expedition
The Ultimate Expedition is a breathtaking show where 8 celebrities are set the challenge to conquer a 20,000-foot-high peak. The celebrities – total rookies in mountain climbing – spend a month in a major mountain region, trained by mountaineering professionals to gain the skills needed for the unreal mission. The celebrity climbers are evaluated after each leg of the race, and the expedition leader decides who will continue and who’s out of the race. Finally, at the summit there is only room for one.
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produced by Rabbit Films genre Doc reality length 8 x 60’ status of production Premiere in spring 2016, prime time MTV3, Finland territories available All world sales Rabbit Films contact person at miptv Jukka Hildén, jukka.hilden@rabbitfilms.com, m. +358 407 723 305
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Celebrity Home Invasion A feel-good family show where controversial celebrities solve ordinary family problems with positive anarchy.
produced by Rabbit Films genre Reality show length 10 x 60’ status of production Completed, Aired on prime time in Finland. #1 show on the channel throughout all 3 seasons, 41.6 % share in target group 4-44-year-olds territories available All world sales Rabbit Films contact person at miptv Jukka Hildén, jukka.hilden@rabbitfilms.com, m. +358 407 723 305
What happens when a controversial bunch of celebrities move in with an ordinary family, and get to solve major problems that are threatening to break the family apart? For the first time ever, the celebrities get to lead the life of an ordinary family and work their magic. They challenge family routines, provoke positive conflict, and fulfil the family’s biggest dreams. As a result, both the family and the celebrities learn important life lessons from one another.
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Comedian and 7 Wonders Comedic travel show where a culturally ignorant but lovable comedian travels the globe, always finding a common language with the locals.
One award-winning, front-row comedian with very limited travel experience, exploring the wonders of the world. A down-to-earth character who always finds a common language with locals. He’s never a bully and he’s not stupid, though he may be culturally ignorant and outrageously politically incorrect, guaranteeing an interesting and entertaining journey around the globe. In Finland the show was hosted by award-winning actor/comedian Aku Hirviniemi.
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produced by Rabbit Films genre Travel show length 8 x 43’ status of production Season 1 premiered 2014 prime time on MTV3 Finland. Season 2 to air in 2017 territories available All world sales Rabbit Films contact person at miptv Jukka Hildén, jukka.hilden@rabbitfilms.com, m. +358 407 723 305
Formats
Haggle Battle Haggle Battle is a “bargain battle meets comedy panel” studio entertainment show where three passionate celebrity hagglers are prepared to buy anything if they can get the best bargain for it. produced by Rabbit Films genre Studio Entertainment length 10 x 60’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Rabbit Films contact person at miptv Jukka Hildén, Jukka.hilden@rabbitfilms.com, m. +358 407 723 305
Haggle Battle is a “bargain battle meets comedy panel” studio entertainment show where three passionate celebrity hagglers are prepared to buy anything if they can get the best bargain for it. Anyone can try to sell anything, ranging from a second hand dog toy to a vintage war ship. All items come with a story and all purchases are made with cash, and done live in the studio. The Hagglers compete against each other to see who can get the best deal. After the show the hagglers try to get maximum profit by selling the items forward online. Who will make the best bargain in the end?
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King An unique live music comedy show, a sparkling shiny floor parody of Idols and the Voice, where seven caricature contestants compete in a fictional singing competition. King is a musical comedy show, a huge parody on TV reality formats, where seven caricature contestants compete in the finals of a fictional talent competition. On the live stage, the contestants are on fire and ready to impress the judges and the audience week after week. Like in well-known talent competitions, the audience also gets a sneak-peek into the reality element behind the scenes of the shiny stage spectacle. It’s the audience that decides who will stay and who will be eliminated. Finally, one will become the king of all kings, the new King.
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produced by Rabbit Films genre Live show length 9 x 90’ status of production Premiered in Finland in January 2015, MTV3 Prime time, Channel’s #1 show every week territories available All world sales Rabbit Films contact person at miptv Jukka Hildén, jukka.hilden@rabbitfilms.com, m. +358 407 723 305
Formats
Posse Posse is live entertainment extravaganza combining talk show, live comedy, candid camera and dangerous stunts – all infused with positive anarchy. produced by Rabbit Films genre Live show length 10 x 90’ status of production Premiered in Finland in October 2014, MTV3 Prime time, Season 2 aired September 2015 territories available All world sales Rabbit Films contact person at miptv Jukka Hildén, jukka.hilden@rabbitfilms.com, m. +358 407 723 305
Posse is a live entertainment show combining talk show, live comedy, candid camera and dangerous stunts – all infused with positive anarchy. Posse is a brand new format that has created a genre of its own: Shiny-floor live TV. Set up in a large TV studio, Posse has the hottest and bravest guest stars, and the most spontaneous ordinary people who join them in shower rallies and other kinds of huge fun. With Posse, nothing is certain. The only thing that can be expected is the unexpected.
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Comedy Combat An elimination contest for comedians. Comedy Combat is an elimination game for comedians in which they compete against each other to win different gag, sketch and improvisation challenges. The show is full of crazy and funny ideas but the main goal for comedians is to develop their own comedy character. It’s these returning characters that have become the main asset of the show, and viewers love to quote them year in, year out.
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produced by Yellow Film & TV genre Live entertainment length Seasons 1-7 8 episodes (90 min slot, total 56 eps) status of production Season 8 in development territories already sold to Estonia world sales Eccho Rights / Nicola Söderlund, nicola@ecchorights.com, m. +46 708 497 196 looking for Format sales contact person at miptv Milla Bruneau, milla.bruneau@yellowfilm.fi, m. +358 400 408 951
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Superstars Only You know what they have achieved, but do you really know them? produced by Yellow Film & TV genre Reality Entertainment length 8 x 90’ status of production In post-production, airing April 10th on Channel Four Finland. territories available All world sales Available looking for Format sales contact person at miptv Milla Bruneau, milla.bruneau@yellowfilm.fi, m. +358 40 040 8951
Six sport superstars gather together for fun and games, and look back at the highs and lows of their careers. Superstars Only is a show about iconic Finnish pro athletes who are invited to California by former world-class hockey player and Stanley Cup Winner Teemu Selänne. All the athletes represent different fields of sports: ice hockey, tennis, rally driving, F1-driving, alpine skiing and figure skating. During their stay, they open their hearts to each other and are presented with surprises that range from video tributes from close colleagues and musical guests. They also show examples of their talent to each other. The only one who can truly understand a pro athlete is another one. This, as well as mutual respect, is what brings these great people together.
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Plenty of Fish in the Sea An entertaining format that features the beautiful outdoors, great atmosphere, interesting guests and unpretentious, delicious food. In each episode, celebrities go on fishing trips in their home waters. A well-known chef who is also an avid fisherman leads the trip along with a seasoned fishing guide. With discussions ranging from life in the spotlight to fishing techniques and the meaning of nature itself, audiences get to see a different side of the celebrities they know and love. Once the fish have been caught, the group heads to shore to cook up some delectable meals. As the famous personalities get to know one another, viewers learn how to prepare these wonderful dishes.
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produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland genre Cooking, lifestyle length 10 x 60’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Charlotte Raben, charlotte.raben@warnerbros.com, m. +44 207 984 6994 contact person at miptv Lotta Backlund, lotta.backlund@warnerbros.com, m. +358 40 5313076
Factual
Sound Tracker Music is for everyone, it makes us one.
produced by Gimmeya Wallet Production genre Music, Factual Entertainment length Season 1 : 8 x 48’, Season 2: 6 x 48’ status of production Completed world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 5442 404
Rock star and music aficionado Sami Yaffa travels the world, exploring the musical treasures of our beautiful blue planet. Sami finds his way to the far corners of the world and finds the rhythm and the melody of life, meeting the musicians and the people who create it, live it and love it. Music is food for the soul, an essential and important part of our everyday life. Without music, our time here on the planet would be dull and unimaginable. It’s a universal language that unites us all, cutting through the barriers of race, religion and social standing.
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Back to Nature Experience nature in a way you never have before. Back to Nature is a travel series combining outdoor adventure with mythology and storytelling. Extraordinary cinematography brings a relaxed magic to messages about the value of connecting with our natural world. Two hosts, a professional explorer and a modern mythologist take audiences to some of the most astounding and accessible locations in Nordic nature. Experience natural beauty, explore mythology and ancient wisdom, and meet people who by sharing their own journeys back to nature deepen our relationship with Mother Earth.
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produced by Power Animals United, Retkipaikka, Flatlight Creative House genre Nature travel length 9 x 30’ status of production In production, delivery in 2016 territories available All world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Broadcasters, territory partners for future seasons, and format sales contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
Factual
Hybe An entertaining TV show about startup lifestyle. produced by Hybe Media Ltd genre Factual Entertainment length 10 x 22’ status of production: Completed world sales Yle Sales looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
In 10 episodes Hybe reports on cool startup events around the world, providing an inside look into the hottest companies, and sharing advice from the experienced entrepreneurs behind success stories like Spotify or Candy Crush. The brave reporters dive into different, often strange, settings of the startup world, like pitching from a Finnish sauna, a hole in a frozen lake or the backseat of a brand new Tesla. After watching this show you will know what pirates have to do with startups, what it’s like living in a startup commune, how to biohack your daily dose of coffee, how virtual reality will affect your grandmother, how startups are helping out during the refugee crisis and how it feels to dream big and fail hard.
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My Father from Sirius A film about the spiritual world, belief and disbelief, father and son.
When filmmaker Einari was a boy in small-town Finland, his father Veikko was an ordinary guy with a job at the local tax office. Until he disclosed to his 12-year-old son that he acted as a messenger between Earth and Outer Space. From there on out, Veikko was a super-being who believed he could cure cancer, see extraterrestrial beings and have contact with the afterlife. 25 years later, Einari returns and to confront his father with his own doubts. My Father from Sirius is a wonderfully told father and son film about belief and disbelief in the spiritual world.
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produced by Pohjola-filmi genre Documentary length 80’ and 52’ status of production In production, premiere 2016
territories already sold to Finland, ARTE GEIE territories world sales Rise and Shine World Sales / Stefan Kloos, stefan.kloos@riseandshine-berlin.de contact person Elina Pohjola, elina.pohjola@pohjolafilmi.fi m. +358 44 503 1881
Documentaries
Swing Game A creative documentary about the mobile game industry.
produced by Dakar Ltd genre Documentary length 83’ / 55’ status of production Completed territories already sold to Finland /YLE,
Swing Game is a documentary film about the booming digital game business. The filmmakers decide to found a mobile games company and create a hit game. There’s only one problem: they don’t know anything about game development.
Germany and France/ARTE
world Sales Deckert Distribution, m. +49 (0)341 2156638, info@deckert-distribution.com looking for Broadcasters contact person at miptv Pasi Riiali, pasi.riiali@dakar.fi, m. +358 40 5528224
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The Star Dreamer Making impossible dreams come true. This documentary is a story about a little boy’s impossible dream come true. It’s a story about the perseverance of a Finnish man named Vesa Heilala. His attitude has enabled him to become the first Finnish man in space. The documentary follows his journey in reaching his dream. Vesa Heilala was born 1966 in northern Finland. He was a normal boy, dreaming about the same things every other boy dreams of. One thing made him a little different, though: his eagerness to explore the unknown. Next year he is going to celebrate his 50th birthday in space with Paris Hilton, Tom Cruise and other celebrities and millionaires.
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produced by Aarmark & Screening Agency genre Documentary length 58’ status of production In production territories available All world sales Screening Agency looking for Tv-channels, co-production partners, funding
contact person at miptv Jape Kantola / Screening Agency, jape@screening-agency.com, m. +358 400 997 756
Documentaries
Walk of Life Let the Roots Find You! produced by Screening Agency genre Documentary length 90’ status of production In production territories available All world sales Screening Agency looking for Co-Production, distribution, funding, Tv-channels
contact person at miptv Jape Kantola / Screening Agency, jape@screening-agency.com, m. +358 400 997 756
Walk of Life is a multilayered psychological road documentary about finding who you really are in the African world. The journey travels deep into the mind and dreams of a master drummer standing at the crossroads of his life. The protagonist Zoumana has been summoned to perform his last initiation, the Elderhood initiation, at his faraway home village. Preparing himself for the ritual, Zoumana travels from the busy city to the poor countryside, accompanied by his youngest son. On the road, Zoumana’s son’s presence awakens memories of a hard-lived childhood. Travelling back in time, Zoumana sees himself as a boy once again, receiving the education he never asked for. The project combines unique access to the African oral tradition with fifteen years of extreme Finnish dedication to the subject. Realized with a small film crew, the story is sensible and intimate.
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Until Cancer Do Us Part A warm and touching story about a man and his family fighting brain cancer. A man in his prime learns that he has an aggressive brain tumor. Essentially the diagnosis is equal to a death sentence. In this documentary we follow him, his wife and their children closely while the family travels down this tough road, filled with love all the way from diagnosis to death. The film portrays the entire process in a very personal and naked manner, showing us what a family goes through when one of them has to face death. Cancer could be called a national disease. Everyone knows someone who has suffered from cancer. Although many can be cured today, A cancer diagnosis always reminds us that we are mortal. Until Cancer Do Us Part is a highly touching, loving and timeless documentary that can be relevant to anyone. The film shows us that even in the midst of the darkest tragedy, lust for life, a fighting spirit and love will still remain.
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produced by Pampas Production genre Documentary length 87’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Available looking for Sales agent and distributors/ channels
contact person at miptv Jan-Olof Svarvar, svarvar@pampasproduction.fi, m. +358 50 355 6693
Documentaries
The Untouchable Bothnian Sea The west coast of Finland borders on a vast sea area that is still in its natural state: the Bothnian Sea. genre Documentary length 3 x 48’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
The majority of the Bothnian Sea remains untouched. The outer islands still feel like a true, vast wilderness. This magnificent and rocky archipelago is one of Europe’s hidden treasures. For the first time ever, tiny, modern cameras will come within touching distance of the summer occurances in the Bothnian Sea, from the perspective of the animals who live there. The images will reveal never before seen sights. Summer in the Bothnian Sea is an unforgettable experience!
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Believers A series following the life and thoughts of people with very different faith and religions. “I am a Jesus freak and that has crashed many relationships for me”, says 21-year-old pastor Patrick Tiainen, one of the twelve participants in the shared the documentary series Believers. Faith is usually something very private, but in this series we follow several people with different religions who actively live out their faith in different ways. They talk openly, directly and honestly about how their faith affected their lives and the choices they have made directly because of their faith. We meet Marianne, who recently learned that she has MS. She is deeply Christian and hopes for a miracle. We meet Linus, who will be ordained and start working as a priest. We also meet muslim Mazin, who becomes a father and is concerned about his son’s future as a second generation immigrant. And we meet Carola, who heals people through quantum physics. We meet them and many others. Whilst very different from each other, they all have their faith in common, as well as an interesting history to be taken note of.
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produced by Pampas Production genre Documentary series length 12 x 28’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Available looking for Sales agent and distributors/ channels
contact person at miptv Jan-Olof Svarvar, svarvar@pampasproduction.fi, m. +358 50 355 6693
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Like a Rockstar The story of the rise and life behind the music scenes of five teenagers in a rock band, who became stars overnight. produced by Pampas Production genre Documentary length 90’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Available looking for Sales agent and distributors/ channels
contact person at miptv Jan-Olof Svarvar, svarvar@pampasproduction.fi, m. +358 50 355 6693
A documentary about the international rise to fame of the teenagers in the Finnish rock band “Sturm Und Drang”. The boys in the band became rock stars at the age of 14. Pushed by both parents and their record label, five young guys from Finland were thrown onto the fast spinning wheel of the music industry. Time spent in the studio and tours across Europe and Japan means time away from school and a normal teenage life. The boys encounter a world that most young people only dream of. But success comes at a price. It is a timely message in an era full of talent and pop idol contests. A time when many young people’s greatest dream is just to become celebrities overnight.
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Kullervo Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen directs a chef-d’œuvre of Finnish music, Kullervo, a symphonic poem by Jean Sibelius. Written as a choral orchestral piece and first performed in Helsinki in 1892, Kullervo describes the tragic tale of Finland’s mythic hero. In 2015, as the musical world celebrated the 150th anniversary of Finland’s greatest composer Jean Sibelius, Tero Saarinen created his very contemporary and visually stunning stage version of this iconic work of Finnish culture. Saarinen’s compelling interpretation forges together the dancers of the Finnish National Ballet and the Tero Saarinen Company with music performed by the FNO orchestra, choir and soloists as well as the Helsinki Philharmonic Chorus.
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produced by Yle Music, Co-produced by The Finnish National Opera & ARTE genre Dance, Opera length 90’ status of production Completed territories already sold to Sweden world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 544 2404
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Refugee Unknown Stand-up comedian Ali Jahangiri’s journey through the European refugee route unveils scenes never covered by the news. produced by ITV Studios Finland genre Documentary length 75’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales ITV Studios Global Entertainment
contact person at miptv Pete Paavolainen, pete.paavolainen@itv.com, +358 40 836 2234
Finnish-Iranian stand up comedian Ali Jahangiri himself arrived in Finland as a refugee when he was a child. Now he wants to see what a refugee’s journey through Europe is like today. Ali Jahangiri’s spontaneous and easy-going approach with people, paired with director Hamy Ramezan’s lengthy, non-manipulated scenes give the audience a chance to form an authentic connection with the film. It evokes the question: what if that were me? At the Tampere International Film Festival 2016, Refugee Unknown was awarded the Main Prize in the National Competition section, in addition to collecting the Audience Award.
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The Red Couple What happens when a headstrong and intelligent woman is blinded by passion, and her loved one by fear? The series tells the story of the Finnish Communist couple Hertta Kuusinen and Yrjö Leino, who changed the face of Finnish politics forever. Their love story is marked by passion, devotion and betrayal. They start as underground political activists and end up as government ministers. What happens when a headstrong and intelligent woman is blinded by passion, and her loved one by fear? Was Leino in fact a double agent? Did his secret actions keep Finland out of the Eastern Bloc?
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produced by Yle Drama genre Historic Drama length 3 x 58’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Buyers contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 5442 404
Drama
Hooked produced by Moskito Television genre Drama length 10 x 50’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales DRG contact person at miptv Roope Lehtinen, roope@moskito.fi, m. +358 41 590 007
Oskari Autio is a police detective: respected, hardworking – and with a secret he hasn’t told anyone. In his teens he was involved in petty crime and drugs, barely escaping a jail sentence. His girlfriend Krista wasn’t so lucky. She fled the country, just after giving birth to Oskari’s child. Now Krista is back in Helsinki after fifteen years of flight. While getting drawn into a cocaine ring that’s just emerged, she becomes Oskari’s informant. Hooked is a Nordic crime drama with a ”softer touch”. Just as much as crime, it equally deals with relationships: family ties and questions of trust, guilt and redemption.
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Nurses Intensive hospital drama centering around four nurses.
The drama series deals with the professional and personal lives of four female colleagues who cope in different ways with the challenges of life in the trauma ward. Like good soldiers in a war-zone, hospital staff are expected to respect the chain of command when dealing with life and death situations. But what happens when smug doctors, arrogant surgeons and out of touch administrators make that easier said than done?
produced by Yellow Film & TV genre Drama length Seasons 1-4, 10 x 50’ status of production Season 3 starts airing in March 23rd on Yle TV2, Season 4 in production.
territories already sold to Germany, Sweden
world sales Eccho Rights, Nicola Söderlund, nicola@ecchorights.com, m. +46 708 497 196 looking for Remake and ready-made sales contact person at miptv Milla Bruneau, milla.bruneau@yellowfilm.fi, m. +358 40 040 8951
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Drama
Bordertown There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.
produced by Fisher King Production & Federation Entertainment genre Scandinavian crime length 11 x 55’ status of production Delivery June 2016 territories already sold to Finland world sales Federation Entertainment / Jean-Michel Ciszewski m. +33 1 84 17 65 27 looking for Sales contact person at miptv Matti Halonen, matti@fisherking.fi, m. +358 400 693743
Bordertown represents a new wave of Scandinavian noir. This character driven series takes place in a small, idyllic town on the border of Finland and Russia. Kari Sorjonen, a top police investigator is fed up with the cruelty of the crimes in the capital. With his wife recovering from a brain tumor, Kari moves his family to a small town on the border of Russia, and accepts a more basic police job. But in this small idyll, even bigger, more mysterious and crueler crimes are taking place. Bordertown is a combination of warm, hopeful family drama and dark Scandinavian crime.
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Downshifters A super successful couple in their thirties encounters an economic crisis. A very successful couple in their mid-30’s finds themselves struggling at a financial dead-end. They are forced to make an extreme life-changing decision to put an end to their luxurious lifestyle in order to pay off their debts. When questioned by their friends and family, they sell the idea as a voluntary new lifestyle trend of “downshifting”, which is all the rage with their generation these days. The couple is unaware that their close friends are facing similar difficulties and both couples move into an old concrete apartment complex. The situation may be abnormal, but the theme is universal.
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produced by Yellow Film & TV genre Drama-Comedy length 10 x 40’ status of production Season 1 aired on Elisa Viihde (OTT) November/2015, Airing on Yle TV2 fall/2016. Season 2 in development territories available All world sales USA : CAA / Michael Gordon, michael.gordon@caa.com, m. +1 424 288 2668, Other territories : Yellow Film & TV looking for Remake and ready-made sales contact person at miptv Milla Bruneau, milla.bruneau@yellowfilm.fi, m. +358 40 040 8951
Drama
Tooth and Nail A man from the future helps a mother save the world.
produced by FremantleMedia Finland genre Drama comedy length 10 x 21-23’ status of production Completed territories available All world sales Available looking for Remake and ready-made sales contact person at miptv Ella Piesala, ella.piesala@fremantlemedia.com, m. + 358 50 4143635
500 years from now, our planet will be on the brink of destruction. According to researchers, a man named JJ Pasanen is to blame. In 2016, he became the Prime Minister of Finland. The government sends an official back in time to find someone who could defeat Pasasen and change the course of history. He finds Anita Karvonen, a mother and hockey wife, Silja Silenius, an overly serious party secretary. Anita’s family – husband Kari and the kids – get pulled into the campaign battle. Anita turns out to be a force of nature who can’t even be controlled by a man from the future.
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Second Chance The things we long for most always happen in ways we could never imagine. The question is, how do we get a second chance – and still survive? Saara, a social worker, has longed for a child for some time already. Nothing happens, until one beautiful summer night a guy called Matti swims towards her at a Finnish lake. As a result, Saara learns she is not infertile after all. Being pregnant is a dream come true for Saara, but not for her husband Touko. And her one-night stand Matti has such a common name that he proves not so easy to find, either.
produced by Yle Drama genre Drama length 6 x 50’ status of production Completed, 2nd season in development
territories already sold to Croatia world sales Yle Sales / Maria Kivinen looking for Worldwide sales contact person at miptv Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi, m. +358 40 5442 404
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Drama
Easy Living produced by Moskito Television genre Drama length 32 x 60’ status of production Completed territories already sold to HBO Europe, Hungary
world sales DRG contact person at miptv Roope Lehtinen, roope@moskito.fi, m. +358 41 590 007
Easy Living is a gripping, fast-paced crime drama based around the extraordinary secret life of father and ruthless business entrepreneur Tapio Mikkonen. Tapio and his family appear to have the perfect world. Behind the façade, however, the family is on the brink of mental, moral and financial destruction. Tapio has spent his whole life putting his family and their well-being first, sometimes at the cost of breaking the law or compromising his morals. Now, the family he tried to save no longer exists. It’s been almost a year since his son Jari went missing after a shoot-out. How to make life worth living again after losing your son? Luckily, Tapio’s old enemy – a policeman named Heinivaara – knocks on the door. He has something important to tell Tapio. And soon Tapio is far too busy to worry any more – he must get his family back!
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Black Widows When you approach middle-age, you begin to wonder if it would be possible to start your life all over again. You have some bad stuff that you would like to get rid of, but you also have some good stuff you would like to keep. In Black Widows we follow three women with exceptionally bad things in their life: their husbands. They are violent, they are criminal, and they are a threat to their families’ safety. So the women decide to kill them and move on with their lives. And that´s what they do. But it is difficult to continue life as normal when the police are investigating you, your husband’s old criminal partners are chasing you and your kid is missing his dad.
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produced by Moskito Television genre Drama length 2 seasons, 12 x 60’ (total 24 eps) status of production Completed territories already sold to Season 1 sold to Germany, Romania, New Zealand, Brazil, Greece, and USA (VOD & Home Video only) world sales DRG contact person at miptv Roope Lehtinen, roope@moskito.fi, m. +358 41 590 007
Drama
Black Widows Scandinavia produced by Moskito Television genre Drama length 12 x 60’ status of production Completed world sales DRG contact person at miptv Roope Lehtinen, roope@moskito.fi, m. +358 41 590 007
Best friends Rebecka, Johanne and Kira, kill their husbands to win their freedom. But this leads to a joint Swedish-Norwegian murder investigation, where events and situations are darker and more complex than they seem, with hints that the husbands were all involved in shady business dealings of some kind.
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Nordic Brand Licensing Market 2016 An event that brings Nordic entertainment and lifestyle brands together with global licensing partners.
Dates: November 28-29, 2016. Venue: Helsinki, Finland. The Nordic Brand Licensing Market 2016 invites Nordic entertainment brands, such as TV formats, animated characters, movies and games to a joint event to meet global licensing partners. NBLM 2016 will showcase 30 Nordic brands and matchmake them with international buyers, agents and manufacturers.
Contact: More info & prices:
Kati Uusi-Rauva, Director / AGMA, kati.uusirauva@agma.fi, m. +358 40 865 8738. www.agma.fi/nblm
AGENTS AND MANAGERS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
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Companies presented at the Nordic Pavilion C16.C
Gigglebug Entertainment
Artista Filmi
www.gigglebug.tv Contact: Anttu Harlin anttu.harlin@gigglebug.tv m. +358 50 575 4862 in Cannes: April 4-7
www.artistafilmi.fi Contact: Susanna Palin susanna@artista.fi, m. +358 400 710 007 Not present at MIPTV
Dakar Ltd www.dakar.fi Contact: Pasi Riiali pasi.riiali@dakar.fi, m. +358 40 552 8224 Anne Harrila, anne.harrila@dakar.fi in Cannes: April 3-7
ITV Studios Finland itvstudios.com/studios/finland Contact: Pete Paavolainen pete.paavolainen@itv.com m. +358 40 836 2234 Essi Pouttu, essi.pouttu@itv.com in Cannes: April 4-6
Fisher King Production www.fisherking.fi Contact: Matti Halonen matti@fisherking.fi, m. +358 400 693 743 in Cannes: April 4-6
Mimmit Music www.mimmit.com Contact: Pauliina Lerche lerchepauliina@hotmail.com m. +358 40 736 3529 in Cannes: April 3-7
Fremantle Media Finland www.fremantlemedia.fi Contact: Ella Piesala ella.piesala@fremantlemedia.fi m. +358 50 414 3635 in Cannes: April 3-7
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Moskito Television
Power Animals United
www.moskito.fi Contact: Roope Lehtinen roope@moskito.fi, m. +358 41 590 007 in Cannes: April 3-6
Contact: Reetta Ranta reetta@poweranimalpublishing.com m. +358 50 574 1841 Not present at MIPTV, please contact Maria Kivinen / Yle Sales, maria.kivinen@yle.fi m. 358 40 544 2404
Pampas Production www.pampasproduction.fi Contact: Jan-Olof Svarvar svarvar@pampasproduction.fi m.+358 50 355 6693 in Cannes: April 1-7
Rabbit Films www.rabbitfilms.com Contact: Olli Suominen olli.suominen@rabbitfilms.com m. +358 44 582 6095 in Cannes: April 1-7
Rovio Entertainment Ltd. Pohjola-filmi www.pohjolafilmi.fi/en Contact: Elina Pohjola elina.pohjola@pohjolafilmi.fi m. +358 44 503 1881 Not present at MIPTV
www.rovio.com Contact: Suvi V채kev채inen suvi.vakevainen@rovio.com m.+358 (0)40 671 8646 in Cannes: April 4-6
Screening Agency www.screening-agency.com Contact: Jape Kantola jape@screening-agency.com m. +358 400 997 756 in Cannes: April 2-6
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Warner Bros. International Television Production Finland www.wbitv.com Contact: Charlotte Raben charlotte.raben@warnerbros.com m. +44 207 984 6994 Lotta Backlund, lotta.backlund@warnerbros.com m. +358 40 5313076 in Cannes: April 4-6
Yle Sales vimeo.com/ylesales Contact: Maria Kivinen maria.kivinen@yle.fi m. 358 40 544 2404 in Cannes: April 2-7
Yellow Film & TV www.yellowfilm.fi/en Contact: Milla Bruneau milla.bruneau@yellowfilm.fi m. +358 40 040 8951 in Cannes: April 1-6
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Finnish associations
Audiovisual Finland
SATU - Association of independent producers in Finland
www.audiovisualfinland.fi
www.satu.fi/english
Audiovisual Finland exists to boost the internationalisation and growth of the Finnish audiovisual industry. We are a non-profit association that plans, builds and executes several internationalisation projects yearly for Finnish production companies. Projects are about business development, gaining market knowledge, relevant contacts and international visibility. Contact: Johanna Karppinen johanna@audiovisualfinland.fi m. +358 40 571 7061 in Cannes: April 2-6
SATU represents independent producers of audiovisual content in Finland. SATU´s goal is to raise the production of audiovisual content to be one of the main lines of creative business for Finland and the most important negotiating partner as well as audiovisual integrator. Contact: Stiina Laakso stiina.laakso@satu.fi m. +358 40 544 1690 in Cannes: April 3-6
AGENTS AND MANAGERS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
AGMA Agents and Managers in Creative Industries of Finland www.agma.fi AGMA is the association of agents and managers in Finnish creative industries. We represent different branches of creative scene widely through our members and support the agent cluster by connecting and informing different interest groups and speaking for our industry views. Contact: Kati Uusi-Rauva kati.uusirauva@agma.fi m. +358 40 865 8738 in Cannes: April 4-7
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