Seven Finnish films to compete in Nordisk Panorama
One of the key events for Nordic documentary and short films, Nordisk Panorama takes place September 18–23, 2025, in Malmö, Sweden.
Image: In the Borderland / Koko Production
In the Borderland, written and directed by Elina Hyvärinen, will have its international premiere in the New Nordic Voice competition. The film follows life in Parikkala, a small town in Eastern Finland, near the Russian border, after the Russian attack on Ukraine. The film is produced by Mina Laamo for Koko Production.
Finns in Nordisk Panorama and Forum
Best Nordic Documentary
- The Helsinki Effect, director Arthur Franck, production: Polygraf
- Shadowland, ohjaus Otso Tiainen, production: Bufo
Best Nordic Short Film
- Am I Calling You at a Bad Time, director Martta Tuomaala, production: Kenno Films
- IURIMA – A Tale of Three Fishermen, director PV Lehtinen, production: CineParadiso
New Nordic Voice
- In the Borderland, director Elina Hyvärinen, production: Koko Production
- Pay Day, director Päivi Hirsiaho
Young Nordic
- Feet Up, director Olli Salonen, production: Empire Pictures
Nordic Documentary Producer Award Nominee
- Pasi Hakkio, Wacky Tie Films
Forum Pitch
- Creaturama – Epic of the Animals, director Juha Suonpää, production: Swamphead
- Crossing the River, director Virpi Suutari, production: Euphoria Film
- Myllylä, director Sean Ricks & Jussi Sandhu, production: Wacky Tie Films
- The Runaway Brain, director Sanna Liinamaa, production: Kajo Productions
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The Nordic Short Film Pitch
- The Recycle King, productionAntti Haase, tuotanto: Illume
- Boobs, director Milla Puolakanaho & Juha Ilmari Laine, production: Animation Agency Finland