The Finnish Film Affair

The Finnish Film Affair Finnish Film Affair (FFA) is the bold, bubbly and beloved industry event of the Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy.

For over a decade, FFA has been a must-visit September market for film professionals worldwide, offering a daring, fresh, and delightfully extravagant showcase of Finnish and Nordic film. In 2024, FFA is diving headfirst into the hottest trends like AI, transmedia, innovative financing models and layered storytelling. The 13th Finnish Film Affair will take place in September 2024.

Calling in Nordic directors and actors-Two days left before the applications close for the sixth Söderlångvik Masterclas...
10/08/2026

Calling in Nordic directors and actors-
Two days left before the applications close for the sixth Söderlångvik Masterclass, organised by Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy and Amos Anderson Fund, and led by acclaimed Finnish director Zaida Bergroth.

Taking place 17–20 September on Kimito Island and in Helsinki, this free, intensive three-day residency brings together twelve Nordic directors and actors to explore one of filmmaking's most essential relationships: the collaboration between director and actor.

Bergroth is known internationally for her deeply human, emotionally powerful filmmaking — including Tove, Finland's official Oscar submission and winner of multiple Jussi Awards.

free of charge!
Nordic directors and actors: applications close 12 August at 23:59 (EEST).
Link in bio for more info. 🎥

Gudmundur Arnar, an Icelandic director, is a previous participant of the fifth edition of Söderlångvik Masterclass.Appli...
07/08/2026

Gudmundur Arnar, an Icelandic director, is a previous participant of the fifth edition of Söderlångvik Masterclass.
Applications are open for the sixth Söderlångvik Masterclass, led by acclaimed Finnish director Zaida Bergroth 🎬
17–20 September on Kimito Island and in Helsinki: twelve Nordic directors and actors come together to explore one of filmmaking's most essential relationships — the one between director and actor.
Bergroth is known for her deeply human, emotionally powerful films, including Tove, Finland's Oscar submission and multiple Jussi Award winner.
Organised by HIFF – Love & Anarchy and Amos Anderson Fund.
Nordic directors and actors: apply by 12 August, 23:59 EEST. Link in bio 🎥

Mathias Broe, a Danish director, is a previous participant of the fifth edition of Söderlångvik Masterclass.Applications...
05/08/2026

Mathias Broe, a Danish director, is a previous participant of the fifth edition of Söderlångvik Masterclass.
Applications are open for the sixth Söderlångvik Masterclass, led by acclaimed Finnish director Zaida Bergroth 🎬
17–20 September on Kimito Island and in Helsinki: twelve Nordic directors and actors come together to explore one of filmmaking's most essential relationships — the one between director and actor.
Bergroth is known for her deeply human, emotionally powerful films, including Tove, Finland's Oscar submission and multiple Jussi Award winner.
Organised by HIFF – Love & Anarchy and Amos Anderson Fund.
Nordic directors and actors: apply by 12 August, 23:59 EEST. Link in bio 🎥

And just like that, the fifth edition of the Söderlångvik Masterclass came to a close✨The weekend consisted of a beautif...
13/05/2026

And just like that, the fifth edition of the Söderlångvik Masterclass came to a close✨

The weekend consisted of a beautiful few days amongst the apple orchards of Söderlångvik, filled with an exchange of knowledge, ideas, perspectives, and a fair bit of laughter too. A huge, heartfelt thank you to the one and only Trine Dyrholm for bringing her extraordinary generosity and wisdom to the masterclass, and to Marta Balaga, who once again effortlessly moderated the entire process. The fifth edition was all about deepening the collaboration between directors and actors, and this weekend did just that, bringing our wonderful group of participants together from all over the Nordics.

To everyone who joined us for this fifth edition, thank you for showing up, being open to the process, and for making this something truly special. Until next time!🌻

📣 CALL FOR PROJECTS: APPLY BY June 5!Are you currently working on a feature film with international potential? Are you l...
29/04/2026

📣 CALL FOR PROJECTS: APPLY BY June 5!

Are you currently working on a feature film with international potential? Are you looking for a sales agent or co-producers? Do you want to pitch your project to international guests? Now's your chance!

We invite you to apply for the Finnish Film Affair’s Showcase Day, where you can pitch your fiction and documentary projects and a variety of other projects both in development and production. The 15th Finnish Film Affair will take place in Helsinki from September 23–25, 2025, and the Showcase Day is Thursday 24th.

We accept projects from Finland, as well as projects with Finland as the minority production country.

The different pitching series you can submit your projects to are

Fiction in Progress
Fiction in Development
Documentaries

The deadline for applications is Friday, June 5, 2026.

🔗 Read all the requirements and how to apply: https://hiffindustry.fi/call-for-projects/

Introducing the participants of the fifth Söderlångvik Masterclass! 🌞We are thrilled to welcome six directors and six ac...
22/04/2026

Introducing the participants of the fifth Söderlångvik Masterclass! 🌞

We are thrilled to welcome six directors and six actors to the fifth Söderlångvik Masterclass, led by legendary Danish actor Trine Dyrholm.

Our selected directors are
◆ Mathias Broe, Denmark
◆ Jojo Erholtz, Finland
◆ Yngvild Sve Flikke, Norway
◆ Gudmundur Arnar Gudmundsson, Iceland
◆ Jakob Marky, Sweden
◆ Kirsikka Saari, Finland

And our selected actors are
◆ Alex Anton, Finland
◆ Josefin Asplund, Sweden
◆ Saga Garðarsdóttir, Iceland
◆ Hilma Kotkaniemi, Finland
◆ Rio Pettersen, Norway
◆ Tobias Zilliacus, Finland

Trine will lead the Nordic filmmakers into a deep dive on the creative dialogue between director and actor, and the shared process of building a character. The three-day masterclass is held in Amos Anderson’s summer residence in the beautiful Kimito Island on 7–10 May.

Dyrholm’s latest films, Beginnings and Second Victims will be screened at Helsinki International Film Festival - Love & Anarchy at Bio Rex Lasipalatsi on 7 May, including a discussion with Dyrholm, led by moderator Marta Bałaga.

Söderlångvik Masterclass is a residency initiative developed by the arts fund Amos Andersons fond in collaboration with Helsinki International Film Festival — Love & Anarchy.

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Bulevardi 5A
Helsinki
00120

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Maanantai 09:00 - 17:00
Tiistai 09:00 - 17:00
Keskiviikko 09:00 - 17:00
Torstai 09:00 - 17:00
Perjantai 09:00 - 17:00

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