Finnish Film Affair Draws Record 630 Attendees in Helsinki
The 15th Finnish Film Affair ran during Helsinki's Love & Anarchy Film Festival, opening with Hanna Bergholm's Nightborn and launching the Nordic Genre Lab.
The 15th Finnish Film Affair drew a record 630 registered attendees during Helsinki's Love & Anarchy Film Festival, organizers reported. The industry event opened with Hanna Bergholm's Nightborn and hosted the inaugural Nordic Genre Lab.
XYZ Films led a masterclass on how Tommy Wirkola's The Trip became Hollywood's Over Your Dead Body, tracing the path from a Nordic production to the international market.
The wider festival screened 121 shorts and 136 features from 80 countries, with overall attendance reaching 50,000, according to Variety.
On the funding side, Stuba Nikula was introduced as the new CEO of the Finnish Film Foundation. The Finnish government submitted its 2027 budget to Parliament with film funding held stable at roughly 23 million euros, and money from EU AVMS Directive payment obligations for streaming services is expected to generate an additional 3.5 to 7 million euros.
Kjetil Omberg of the Norwegian Film Institute warned that public funding is decreasing across the Nordics, while equity funding was estimated at just 1% of overall film investment in the EU.
Quick answers
What is the Finnish Film Affair?
It is an industry event held during Helsinki's Love & Anarchy Film Festival. Its 15th edition drew a record 630 attendees and included the inaugural Nordic Genre Lab.
Which film opened the Finnish Film Affair?
Hanna Bergholm's Nightborn opened the event.
How much film funding did Finland propose for 2027?
The government's 2027 budget keeps film funding stable at about 23 million euros, with an expected 3.5 to 7 million euros from EU AVMS Directive streaming obligations.