My Work

Spy from a Distance (Tiedustelijat) follows actor Joonas Saartamo as he delves into his grandfather Hannes Vehniäinen's secret history as a WWII long-range patrol unit commander. Through expert interviews and newly discovered archive footage, Saartamo uncovers the critical role of intelligence operations in the war. The documentary explores how the weight of war experiences is passed down through generations, affecting personal identity and national consciousness, while paying tribute to veterans' sacrifices.

Lasse's passion is creating art, although he has never been admitted to a school of art or art community anywhere in the world except Koli. When he returns to the countryside to his family farm, he begins building a sculpture park, attracted by the fantasy world of his childhood. The film is a story of perseverance, the power of art, and what really characterizes going one's own way.

Mielen Päällä" is a music video by Jonde, the artist’s name of actor Joonas Saartamo, who made his musical comeback by releasing this single on May 10, 2024. Music video is made in association with Nestruction Studios virtual studio environment and uses Unreal Engine -game engine for its environment. Editing, postproduction directing and 3D and 2D visual effects are done by Ville Ukkonen. On site directing by Ari Matikainen. Story by Joonas Saartamo. The song deals with mental self-control and the search for balance within our selves. It reflects on how often we strive to become better versions of ourselves, sometimes we succeed and sometimes we don’t. In the music video, Saartamo appears in different characters, highlighting his background as an actor.

Boxing gyms don’t just train elite athletes. They give people tools for life. For many, boxing gyms are a safe haven that offers a chance to change the direction of their lives. Many young people have found themselves and regained a grip on life in boxing, in a community where everyone is equal. No one asks about your background or judges you for your past. In the ring, you are fully present in the moment. These are stories that Levottomat (The Restless) video series is all about.

A provocative multimedia exploration by South African artist Lebohang Tlali. Blending photography, film, archival research, and music, Tlali excavates the elusive legacy of Rosa Emilia Clay while interrogating themes of racism, identity, and representation across time and place.

Janne Tanskanen directed and filmed the music video of Tams’ “Ei Aikaa” featuring additional cinematography by Rasmus Härkönen, the first assistant camera. Movage Films managed the production with Taru Väyrynen working as the production assistant and editing done by Ville Ukkonen. Heikki Marttila mixed the audio while mastering was done by Alho Audio Mastering.

In this hybrid documentary inspired by Sami mythology, one of Europe’s last untamed salmon rivers, the Deatnu (Great River in Northern Sámi) is brought alive with animation to tell the story of a fisherwoman’s legal struggle and the Sami people’s battle for their land and culture. Trailer won TIFF 2023 THE ARCTIC DOCUMENTARY AWARD for best Pitch