WHY FINLAND?

UNIQUE
northern light, from endless summer days to the permanent dusk of
Polar night

DIVERSE
locations from unspoiled nature to picturesque villages and
industrial cityscapes

SAFE
the least corrupt country in the world with high standard public
services and infrastructure

RELIABLE
efficient and highly educated professionals with a strong work ethic

ADVANCED
high-tech, world class design and innovation in every field

FINLAND’S FILM INDUSTRY

The film industry in Finland is largely concentrated in Helsinki, although regional film industries throughout the country collaborate to provide location and production information at a national level. There are currently two regional film commissions in Finland (North Finland Film Commission in Oulu and East Finland Film Commission in Joensuu). Nonetheless, Helsinki still remains the hub of audiovisual production in Finland with its diverse array of locations, logistic simplicity, and production facilities.

PROXIMITY

Finland is the 6th largest country in Europe, with one of the lowest population densities. This kind of geography results in an abundance of nature in extremely close proximity to city centers, meaning contrasting locations are literally within minutes of each other. Helsinki is also the international nerve centre of Finland, with direct access to the airport, harbors, rail, and road links. These conditions have resulted in one of the most advanced and reliable national transport infrastructures in the world.

EVERYMAN’S RIGHT

Filming in Finland is made easy through a national right called Everyman’s Right. In a nutshell, Everyman’s Right grants access to land and waterways free of charge without the need for special permission. In other words, filming is allowed freely in all parks and public areas without permission from the landowner or authorities. Of course, no one is allowed to infringe on privacy laws, private property (homes, gardens, etc.), or create undue disturbances, especially with regard to sensitive nature and national parks. A healthy amount of common sense goes a long way, and keeping that in mind, Everyman’s Right is a uniquely simple concept that makes production in Finland uncomplicated and free of bureaucracy.

CLIMATE

Finland is a country of all seasons and temperatures, with summer highs often reaching +30oC and winter lows exceeding -30oC. Summer generally starts around the end of May and ends by mid-September. Winter starts in Lapland in roughly mid-October and is in southern Finland by about December. The coldest time of the year is generally in February and the warmest in July-August. Autumn is characterized by magnificent color changes in September, and spring for thawing lakes and rushing rivers in April-May.

WEATHER SERVICES

Foreca
Finnish Meteorological Institute