The Heart of the Forest
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The Heart of the Forest is an immersive fulldome film that transforms the wisdom of nature into a powerful audiovisual journey. Deep within the woods stands an ancient and all-knowing oak, the Tree of Life, who narrates a mesmerizing odyssey into the lives of trees. The story reveals the forest as a living, breathing organism, full of wisdom, connection, and resilience.
DIRECTOR: Markku Laine
SCRIPTWRITER: Markku Laine
CINEMATOGRAPHY: Markku Laine
MUSIC: Emil Sana
SOUND DESIGN: Riku Kuikka
PRODUCER: Kirsi Mattila
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Third Eye Films
Director
Markku Laine
Markku Laine is a director and cinematographer with an extensive background in documentary and immersive storytelling, based in Helsinki, Finland. His work is rooted in a deep curiosity about the connection between humans and the natural world. His approach blends poetic storytelling with a strong visual expression.
Contact
Otto Suuronen
Advisor / International Promotion and Cultural Export of Short Films
• festival distribution strategy for short films and short documentary films
• travel, project and material and marketing support for short films and short documentary films
• curating short film programmes
+ 358 9 6220 3019