Film in Finland

07/07/2026

❄️ Need real snow for your next production?

From frozen seas and Arctic landscapes to snow-covered forests and winter towns, Finland offers authentic winter conditions that filmmakers can count on.

Long snow seasons, experienced crews and winter-ready infrastructure help productions keep moving throughout the season.

International productions such as Dead of Winter, Smilla's Sense of Snow, Constellation and Arctic Circle have already used Finland's winter environments to bring their stories to life.

As Smilla's Sense of Snow producer Alicia Remirez says:
"I've filmed in many breathtaking locations, but filming on the ice in Oulu was a landscape never to forget."

Read more about filming in snow in Finland 👉 https://www.filminfinland.com/en/news/2026/filming-in-snow/

📸 Photo: Snow-covered trees in Levi (Marko Junttila / Visit Finland)

Looking for reliable snow for your next production? Discover why international filmmakers choose Finland for winter filming. Long snow seasons, Arctic expertise, production-ready infrastructure, and incentives of up to 40% make Finland one of Europe's most trusted destinations for snow-based product...

22/06/2026

Why are global filmmakers increasingly choosing Finland?
It’s not just the landscapes from snowy forests to coastal archipelagos. It’s the efficiency, trust, and seamless collaboration that keep productions coming back, writes This is Finland: https://finland.fi/arts-culture/why-global-filmmakers-keep-turning-to-finland/
From Emma Thompson’s experience in Koli to international productions leveraging Finland’s 40% incentive and world-class crews, the message is clear: Finland delivers – on screen and behind the scenes.

📸 Dead of Winter (2025) starring Emma Thompson, photo credit Cinemanse Oy

17/06/2026

Brazil meets Finland on the big screen 🌊🎬
Oscar-nominated director Carlos Saldanha (Ice Age, Rio, Ferdinand) is bringing the Atlantic Ocean to life in 100 Days. It is a powerful true story of survival and self-discovery, created in collaboration with Finnish talent.
From world-class VFX to immersive sound design and music, Finnish experts played a key role in shaping the film’s ocean world.

Read more: https://direc.to/oDZm

Discover how Finnish VFX, sound design, and post-production expertise helped Carlos Saldanha bring the Atlantic Ocean to life in 100 Days.

02/06/2026

What makes Finland different as a filming destination? Paul Guilfoyle (Over Your Dead Body) describes filming in Finland as defined by calm, respect and quiet efficiency. It is a working culture without ego, where teams can truly focus on storytelling.

For international film production, this means something rare: space, privacy and creative freedom.

Filmed in the Tampere region, the experience highlights Finland’s growing role as a reliable and distinctive location for international productions.

And beyond that, an atmosphere you can’t quite explain. You have to experience it.

Read more: https://direc.to/oJeB

21/05/2026

Finland’s audiovisual production incentive has attracted international productions, with leading studios and film stars such as Glenn Close, Emma Thompson, and Jason Segel praising their experiences in the country.
Finland has a strong reputation as a reliable and cost-efficient production location. Business Finland’s AV incentive is 25%, and with additional regional funding, the total support can reach up to 40%.

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Finland’s audiovisual production incentive is attracting international productions, film stars and investment, while supporting filming, post-production and VFX work carried out in Finland.