Hannes Vartiainen

Hannes Vartiainen (b. 1980 Kuopio, Finland) has worked in the film industry since 2004. With a background in cutting edge experimental cinema, his films have been screened at numerous prestigious festivals, including Venice, IDFA, and Clermont-Ferrand. His short film Emergency Calls (2013, with Pekka Veikkolainen) was nominated for the European Film Awards, and his body of work is known for combining visual innovation with emotional depth. In addition to his festival-acclaimed shorts, Vartiainen has brought science and environmental themes to wide family audiences. Elf (2025) marks his feature film debut, blending visual artistry with a heartfelt family adventure designed to resonate across generations.