I'm a 29-year-old director and screenwriter based in Helsinki, Finland.
I graduated from Metropolia UAS with a bachelor's degree in cinematography & editing in 2021. As my graduation film, I self-funded, wrote, and directed Primal Therapy, a short film that was screened at over 30 festivals globally and received multiple awards, e.g. Audience Award at Tampere Film Festival, XYZ Generation genre category and a Special Prize for a Director at Cottbus Film Festival. The film is currently streaming on Yle Areena. My other work includes writing and directing two seasons of Spiraali, a short-form comedy series that explores the climate crisis and capitalism. It was one of the most-watched series on Areena Stories, Yle’s platform for short-form content on social media, and is currently also streaming on Yle Areena. In 2021, I participated in the Uneton48 short film competition as a writer and director, and received the Jury Award, Best Screenplay, and Best Acting with a short film Kulkukortti.
I'm currently directing an upcoming seriesTutkapari for Yle, produced by Just Republic, set to premiere in 2026.
I have a strong affinity for comedy and absurdity. Comedy allows me to explore serious themes in an engaging way, while absurdity can create moments that can feel both unexpected and relatable. I believe laughter has the power to unify diverse audiences, and directing it towards social dissonance can be very revealing.
I am continuously writing and developing new concepts. When I’m not working on films, you can find me doing music and photography.
I always enjoy meeting new people to collaborate with, so if you have a project, or just want to grab a coffee, reach out!