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In November 2024, Finland hosted its third XYZ production as international stars Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis arrived to film the new thriller “The Trip.” Directed by Jorma Taccone, the film is an English-language remake of the Norwegian horror-comedy “I Onde Dager” (2021). Laura Sutinen managed all talent related matters as…
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Major changes are happening in the creative economy, and now is the time to take action. The Business from Scalable Content training in Oulu in autumn 2024 perfectly addressed the needs of gaming, music, and audiovisual media industries seeking new ways to grow and scale. This five-session program brought together the industry’s top experts and…
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Oulu’s music scene is getting a significant boost as top industry professionals gather to share their expertise in spring 2025. Music Boost Oulu offers artists, bands, and music industry professionals a unique opportunity to scale up their operations through intensive coaching sessions with some of Finland’s most influential music industry leaders. This initiative represents more…
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In spring 2024, the breathtaking landscapes of Koli, North Karelia, served as the backdropfor The Dead of Winter (working title The Fisherwoman) starring Emma Thompson. ThisAmerican-German thriller tells the story of a fisher who becomes entangled in a youngwoman’s kidnapping and a dangerous rescue operation. The intensive shoot facedchallenging weather conditions when sudden warm weather…
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On November 4, 2024, the Producing in the Nordics Mixer was held at the Finnish Consul General’s residence in Bel Air, Los Angeles, showcasing Nordic film and TV production excellence to the international market. The event brought together over 110 industry influencers, including 40 representatives from major U.S. studios and production companies such as Netflix,…