Petri Kemppinen is a top expert in the international film and TV industry with over 30 years of experience, having witnessed the industry’s transformation up close and helped shape its future. Kemppinen’s passion lies in storytelling, and his expertise focuses on developing and financing scripted drama production in the European context.

“The ecosystem of the audiovisual industry has undergone remarkably rapid changes in recent years,” Kemppinen notes. “The slowing growth of streaming services, changes in advertising revenues, new collaboration models, and competition for funding create both challenges and interesting alternatives for content creators.”

As an internationally respected mentor, Kemppinen serves as an expert in EAVE producer training and as a moderator in MEDICI workshops designed for film financiers. As a Media Minds coach, he shares his expertise particularly in international financing and content scaling. His expertise has played a crucial role in, among others, the internationalization of the Totalpost Finland consortium, where three respected post-production companies joined forces to serve demanding international clients.

In autumn 2024, Kemppinen participated in the Business from Scalable Content training in Oulu, where he explained the latest trends and financing opportunities in the audiovisual sector to participants. Kemppinen’s strength lies in his active role in the European financing network – he maintains constant contact with international financiers, distribution companies, and European TV channels.

His experience as CEO of Nordisk Film & TV Fond and later at the helm of Aurora Studios has given Kemppinen an exceptionally comprehensive understanding of the drama and film financing landscape. This expertise has made him a sought-after mentor in the prestigious European EAVE producer network.

“Petri is a unique expert who opens doors for Finnish creators to international markets,” says Media Minds founder Hanna Vuorinen. “His strength lies in the ability to combine deep industry knowledge with a genuine desire to help others succeed. When working with Petri, one quickly realizes that his extensive international network has been built on this very foundation – being genuinely interested in people and their stories.”