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Anna Falchi was born on 22 April 1972 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and producer, known for Cemetery Man (1994), C'è Kim Novak al telefono (1994) and S.P.Q.R. 2000 e 1/2 anni fa (1994). She was previously married to Stefano Ricucci.- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Timo Vuorensola was born on 29 November 1979 in Tampere, Finland. He is a director and actor, known for Iron Sky (2012), Iron Sky: The Coming Race (2019) and Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning (2005).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Mikko Nousiainen was born on 26 April 1975 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Going to Kansas City (1998), Mannerheim and Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009). He has been married to Linda Wiklund since July 2017. They have two children. He was previously married to Petra Karjalainen.- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Born to a family of classical musicians, Saara Elina (Saara Elina Kilpinen) was drawn to the stage, initially studying to become a ballerina.
After graduating from the Ballet School of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, she quickly left ballet behind and turned into acting, hungry to learn more about the work. After two failed attempts to get into a drama school, she got accepted to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
Theatre studies in the heart of Manhattan were filled with refreshing sensations on and off campus. She studied with Barbara Rubin, Jackie Solotar, Dino Scopas and Jackie Bartone, among others, ranging from contemporary work to the classics. Saara Elina graduated from AADA in 2010, and began her acting career at the Big Apple. From 2010 to 2012 she acted in several wildly experimental Off-Off-Broadway productions in New York. Like a classical case be, the profound theatre work nourished her working palate, but not the actual palate. Penniless in Brooklyn and struggling to make ends meet, Saara Elina returned to Europe at the end of 2012.
Back in Finland, Saara Elina got her film career jump-started by working in independent film. She landed her first supporting role in Sami Pöyry's Punainen kohina (2021) in 2014. Little by little she began working in more mainstream productions, as well as the "indies". After what she calls a vivid decade in the industry, Saara Elina's latest lead role playing Sofia in 'Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta (2023)' directed by Joonas Makkonen led to a nomination at the 2024 Finnish Jussi-Awards for the best breakthrough performance. Next Saara Elina can be seen in Firemonkey's TV-series 'Deception' as well as Sami Pöyry's feature film Hetket.- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Tiina Lymi was born on 3 September 1971 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Stormskerry Maja (2024), Sisäilmaa (2021) and Happier Times, Grump (2018). She was previously married to Eero Aho.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Saija Lentonen was born on 7 April 1977 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Sooloilua (2007), Quest for a Heart (2007) and Toinen mies (2022).- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Ria Kataja was born on 15 October 1975 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Musta jää (2007), Taivaan tulet (2007) and Family Time (2023). She was previously married to Tommi Eronen.- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Hannele Lauri was born on 21 July 1952 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for 70 on vain numero (2021), The Storage (2011) and Hynttyyt yhteen (1991). She was previously married to Teemu Rinne and Hannu Lauri.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Leni Katajakoski was born on 28 September 1935 in Tampere, Finland. She was an actress, known for Yks' tavallinen Virtanen (1959), Älä nuolase... (1962) and Kaks' tavallista Lahtista (1960). She was married to Esko Lartio and Martti Kuningas. She died on 12 April 2020.- Actor
- Writer
Henry Hanikka was born on 2 October 1964 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Kvartetti (1991), Jos rakastat (2010) and Alpimaja (2012).- Casting Department
- Actor
- Casting Director
Iiro Panula was born on 19 May 1990 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and casting director, known for Born in Heinola (2016), Korso (2014) and Last Cowboy Standing (2009).- Actress
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Armi Toivanen was born in 1980 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Nuoret nerot (2013), 21 Ways to Ruin a Marriage (2013) and Putous (2010).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Erika Vikman was born on 20 February 1993 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Parasta aikaa (2009), Koskinen (2022) and Kingi (2015).- Merja Linko was born on 21 August 1943 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Silja - nuorena nukkunut (1956), 1918 (1957) and Rauhanranta 12 (1978).
- Maritta Viitamäki was born on 4 November 1952 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for The Earth Is a Sinful Song (1973), Sorceress (2017) and Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009).
- Writer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Juha Lehtola is an awarded director and scriptwriter working both in cinema and in theatre. His filmography as director includes several films and series for TV and the feature film Boy Upside Down (2014). He has been awarded, among others, with Prix Italia for TV series White Marble and Venla prizes (Best TV series and Best Director) for Hunger of Love.- Writer
- Script and Continuity Department
- Director
Jaakko Kaján was born in Tampere in 1982. He studied film in Arts Academy at Turku University of Applied Sciences where he was majoring in directing. After the graduation he has mostly been writing for television. He started writing his first feature screenplay Kulman Pojat while he was still in school.- Marjatta Kallio was born on 10 February 1924 in Tampere, Finland. She was an actress, known for Minkä minulle voitte (1961), Syntipukki (1963) and Anu ja Mikko (1956). She was married to Saulo Haarla and Kai Lappalainen. She died on 7 July 2003 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Riku Suokas was born on 29 December 1971 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Vuonna 85 (2013), Lahti 2001 (2023) and Koskinen (2021). He has been married to Katariina Kuisma since 1994.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Antti Majanlahti was born on 28 December 1966 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Uusi päivä (2010), ''Seikkailu Olavinlinnassa'' (1978) and The Quiet Village (1997). He died on 1 October 2017 in Rauma, Finland.- Actor
- Art Director
- Additional Crew
Ossi Elstelä was born on 18 May 1902 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor and art director, known for Vain laulajapoikia (1951), Onnellinen ministeri (1941) and Kalle Aaltosen morsian (1948). He was married to Irja Elstelä. He died on 10 April 1969 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Jyrki Kovaleff was born on 2 January 1954 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Putkinotko (1998), Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle (1986) and Comet in Moominland (1992). He died on 3 November 2009 in Helsinki, Finland.- Petteri Sallinen was born on 7 March 1962 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Romanovin kivet (1993), Kill City (1986) and Tappavat sekunnit (1985). He was previously married to Anu Hälvä.
- Writer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Heikki Vihinen was born in 1964 in Tampere, Finland. He is a writer and actor, known for Mannerheim, Lihaksia ja luoteja (1996) and Esa ja Vesa - auringonlaskun ratsastajat (1994).- Urho Harkola was born on 13 September 1911 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Huijarien huvittavat huiputtajat (1945), Katariina kaunis leski (1961) and Rakas Wenander (1966).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Matti Ranin was born on 21 November 1926 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu (1962), Kaasua, komisario Palmu! (1961) and Inspector Palmu's Error (1960). He was married to Vuokko Laakso and Irja Ranin. He died on 24 November 2013 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Art Department
Jussi Myllymäki was born on 7 September 1953 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pirunpelto (2009), Shadow of the Eagle (2005) and Kaikki pelissä (1994). He has been married to Päivi Palenius since 1976. They have three children.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Tero Molin is a Finnish Director of Photography from Tampere, Finland. He has worked in film industry since 1998 when he started in advertising as a cinematographer. In 20 years, he has shot hundreds of commercials and corporate films for the biggest Finnish brands like Nokia, Angry Birds, Finnair and The Finnish Defence Forces. Later Tero's love for stories took him to the world of fiction where he has worked as a cinematographer for example in such films and tv-series as Koskinen (2021) (dir. Lauri Nurkse), Herra Heinämäki & Lato-orkesteri (1999), Ei Haukku haavaa tee (2020) and Vuonna 85 (2013)- Tapani Kalliomäki was born in 1970 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009), Hovimäki (1999) and Under the North Star II (2010).
- Sanna Fransman was born on 5 September 1960 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Harjunpää and the Persecutors (1993), Routasydän (1993) and The Bohemian Life (1992). She has been married to Jukka Orma since 1992. They have two children. She was previously married to Kari Väänänen.
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Taru Mäkelä was born on 1 April 1959 in Tampere, Finland. She is a director and writer, known for Mieletön elokuu (2013), The Storage (2011) and Saalis (2007). She is married to Cinematographer Jouko Seppälä.- Ele Alenius was born on 5 June 1925 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for Sirkus Pasila (1970), Koivisto (2019) and Itsenäisyyspäivän juhlavastaanotto (1968). He died on 19 November 2022 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Director
Panu Raipia was born on 9 January 1969 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and director, known for Kyllä isä osaa -elokuva (2024), Heart of a Lion (2013) and Hullu kesä (1981). He has been married to Anu Niemi since 1999. They have one child.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Juha Hyppönen was born on 14 August 1947 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Metsolat (1993), Toto (1982) and Enon varjo (1999).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Heikki Heino was born on 29 October 1926 in Tampere, Finland. He was an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1955), Taikayö (1954) and Snow White and the 7 Dudes (1953). He died on 23 September 2003.- Anitta Niemi was born on 22 October 1951 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Kotikatu (1995), Viu-hah hah-taja (1974) and Kovaa maata (1994).
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Seppo Kulmala was born on 30 September 1949 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pari sanaa lemmestä (1992), Yön saalistajat (1984) and Raid (2003).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Seela Sella was born on 30 December 1936 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Sylvin kamari (2000), The Leaning Tower (2006) and Pikkusisar (1999). She was previously married to Elis Sella.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Seppo Mäki was born on 8 June 1937 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Kvartetti (1991), Verinen lyhty (1964) and Agricolan linja (1976). He has been married to Liisa Roine since 1961. They have two children.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Linus Otsamo is an upcoming cinematography talent from Tampere, Finland. He has worked in the industry since very young age and is keen to make a successful career as a cinematographer in Finland and abroad. He's recently been working as a camera operator on both film and TV and shooting music videos and commercials as a DoP.- Esko Salmela was born on 23 March 1950 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Pölhölä (1981), Tunnevammoja (2011) and Pysäyttäkää Nyqvist (2022). He was previously married to Pirkko-Liisa Tikka.
- Jukka Rantanen was born on 1 April 1957 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Vallan miehet (1986), Hullu kesä (1981) and Ulosmittaajat (1982).
- Rosa Meriläinen was born on 31 December 1975 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Hylättyjen klubi (1993), Metsolat (1993) and Ismo (2015).
- Liisa Roine was born on 27 June 1938 in Tampere, Finland. She is an actress, known for Ukkonen (1964), Punta vaadittaessa (1964) and Jäähyväiset lasihevoselle (1985). She has been married to Seppo Mäki since 1961. They have two children.
- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Olli Keskinen was born on 18 December 1966 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Kummeli (1991), Mankeli (2000) and Liekki (2002).- Ville Majamaa was born on 13 March 1976 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Koskinen (2021), Boy Upside Down (2014) and Pohjolan satoa (2022).
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Ismo Sajakorpi was born on 18 May 1944 in Tampere, Finland. He is a director and writer, known for Soittorasia (1974), Sotapäällikön poika (1981) and Osapäiväartistit (1990). He has been married to Raili Ovaskainen since 1994. He was previously married to Merja Aropaasi.- Writer
- Director
- Editor
Katariina Lillqvist was born on 24 May 1963 in Tampere, Finland. She is a writer and director, known for The Maiden and the Soldier (1995), Kamarihaikara (1994) and The Country Doctor (1996).- Paavo Rusko was born on 29 October 1943 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Koneitten murskaajat (1969), Hupsut homekorvat (1967) and Näyttelijäkuningatar (1966).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Mikko Hänninen was born on 28 August 1952 in Tampere, Finland. He is an actor, known for Tuliportaat (1998), Näkemiin, hyvästi (1986) and Game Over (2005).