Renny Harlin Launches Harlin House Studio and Fellowship in Helsinki
The Finnish director unveiled the production company and training program at Night Visions on November 13, with Colin Trevorrow and Tim Miller on its advisory board.
Renny Harlin announced the launch of Harlin House, a production company and fellowship for emerging European directors, on November 13 at Helsinki's Night Visions International Film Festival, according to Variety. Harlin co-founded the venture with producer Johanna Harlin and Max Michael, an M3 Global Strategy executive.
Fellows selected for the program will develop projects alongside Harlin and an advisory board, and Harlin House will pick titles from the program to produce itself. The founding advisory board includes Colin Trevorrow, Tim Miller, Kyle Balda and Janet Change Balda.
The company plans to make its first film next year and is targeting at least two films a year, with seven to 10 features over its first five years.
Investment window and scouting
Fans can invest as founding investors through the Republic Film platform, with the investment window opening a week after the Helsinki launch. Investors may also submit original film ideas, some of which Harlin House will option for development with a story credit for the author.
Harlin House events will continue at other international and genre-focused festivals to scout local talent. Harlin's four-decade directing career includes Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Deep Blue Sea, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master and The Beast.
Quick answers
What is Harlin House?
It is a production company and fellowship for emerging European directors launched by Renny Harlin, Johanna Harlin and Max Michael, announced in Helsinki on November 13.
How can fans invest in Harlin House?
Through the Republic Film platform, with the investment window opening a week after the Helsinki launch.
How many films does Harlin House plan to make?
It aims for at least two films a year and seven to 10 features over its first five years, starting with a first film next year.