Directors Guild

Directors Guild Helsinki based commercial production company.

PRODUCTION:
Ville Varesvuo
Executive Producer
+358 400 433 593

Juha-Matti Nieminen
Producer
+358 40 7073890


DIRECTORS:
Pete Riski
Musuta
Misko Iho
Anssi Määttä
Otso Tiainen
Taneli Mustonen
Joakim Eliasson
Niklas Fröberg
Markus Johnson

Our gold-winning short film is finally out there — made for the Cannes  Shootout, a unique and demanding competition tha...
30/06/2025

Our gold-winning short film is finally out there — made for the Cannes Shootout, a unique and demanding competition that pushes filmmakers to their creative limits.

The film had to begin with 3 seconds of identifiers, be shot entirely on one Super 8 roll with no editing or post-production, and fit within the roll’s 2-minute 25-second duration. It was screened for the first time at the premiere — even the filmmakers saw it then for the very first time.

This big-screen film made on the smallest format marks the directorial debut of who also wrote and produced the film. The cinematography is by the ever-talented , with lead roles played by .e and

Watch our award-winning short film on the website – link in bio ✨

Director, Producer & Writer: Siiri Koponen
Actor & Writer: Petter Kevin
Actor: Talvikki Eerola .e
Baby Actor: Emma Saarinen
DOP: Matti Eerikäinen FSC
Composer & Sound Designer: Akseli Soini
1st Assistant Director (1st AD): Hanna Hedengren
Production Designer: Katarina Lume
Costume Designer: Cecilia Jusslin
Makeup Designer: Maya Winslow
Prop Master: Eetu Kemppainen
Production Coordinator: Pilvi Lysmä
1st AC: Matti Poutanen
2nd AC: Samuli Kuusisto
Gaffer: Jonathan Marila
Grip: Anton Vikström
1st Spark: Vladimir Krestjanoff
2nd Spark: Arto Kultalahti
Costume Assistant: Jessica Jusslin
1st Production Assistant: Miina Merimaa
2nd Production Assistant: Julia Rumyantseva
3rd Production Assistant: Johannes Muhonen
BTS: : Otto Väisänen
Still Photographer: Hayley Lê

Special Thanks:

Juha-Matti Nieminen
Mika Kurvinen
Kari Pohto
Pauliin Saarinen
Niko Henttonen
El Camino Helsinki 
Angel Films .fi
Valofirma Grip
Kinos Rentals

 is an urban legend and that’s why their latest series of films share the same name. Three films of urban legends for th...
13/05/2025

is an urban legend and that’s why their latest series of films share the same name. Three films of urban legends for the absolute urban legend Alepa. Made together with agency executive producer and director .

Link in bio.

We Finns know how to play ice hockey. We also know how to make films out of it. This one is out now to celebrate the exc...
12/05/2025

We Finns know how to play ice hockey. We also know how to make films out of it. This one is out now to celebrate the excitement in game and partnership between Finnish gaming company and Finnish National Ice Hockey team

Film made together with agency executive producer and director .

Link in bio.

Good comedy doesn’t need any fancy tricks. Just a house costume and professionals in front of and behind the camera. VOI...
24/04/2025

Good comedy doesn’t need any fancy tricks. Just a house costume and professionals in front of and behind the camera. VOILÀ – and the water stays out 💧🎬🏠
Go check the full spot from our homepage! Link in bio.

Fast internet? Perfect lawn? A pet that actually listens? Yeah… voi saaterin saateri. 😖We all know that feeling when the...
27/03/2025

Fast internet? Perfect lawn? A pet that actually listens? Yeah… voi saaterin saateri. 😖

We all know that feeling when the neighbors always have it better?😅

Our director with the idea of turned that universal pain into pure comedy for , the Finnish fiber optic provider.

Well, that turned into a hat trick – Production Company of the Year three times in a row 🥳 Thank you everybody 🤍
14/03/2025

Well, that turned into a hat trick – Production Company of the Year three times in a row 🥳 Thank you everybody 🤍

There are Finnish brands, and then there are brands that are a true part of Finnish identity. Elovena is undoubtedly one...
13/01/2025

There are Finnish brands, and then there are brands that are a true part of Finnish identity. Elovena is undoubtedly one of them.

As Elovena celebrates its 100th anniversary, we had the honor of producing this beautiful story behind the 100-year-old Elovena girl, together with director and photographer

Full film on our website. link in bio!

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Lilla joulut 🎄
13/12/2024

Lilla joulut 🎄

One more for the Christmas film season of -24. It’s of course about Santa - who else could it be? This time revealing so...
12/12/2024

One more for the Christmas film season of -24. It’s of course about Santa - who else could it be?

This time revealing something unknown but human. He’s been around for hundreds of years and it’s not just his genes that keep him in shape. He’s partnered up with a Finnish Healthcare company Terveystalo who just announced their official partnership with Santa himself.

This piece of christmas magic for Terveystalo is produced by Juha-Matti Nieminen and directed by Pete Riski, done together with agency TBWA\Helsinki.

http://directorsguild.fi/?video=1038135171

New Director Signing News!Say hi for Mika Kurvinen lovely, talented and bearded but nice guy who also happens to be one ...
10/12/2024

New Director Signing News!

Say hi for Mika Kurvinen lovely, talented and bearded but nice guy who also happens to be one of a kind as a director. And latest addition to our director roster.

Welcoming Kurvinen is a significant milestone on our journey of growth and continuous development. His directorial vision perfectly complements our strategy of acting as moving image consultants, delivering top-tier advertising to our clients, and more importantly, what they truly need. Mika brings an extraordinary breadth of expertise that can be utilised across a wide range of productions.

It’s that time of year again – a time when magic, wonder, and unforgettable moments fill our minds and hearts 🤍In  stunn...
05/12/2024

It’s that time of year again – a time when magic, wonder, and unforgettable moments fill our minds and hearts 🤍

In stunning new Christmas commercial, crafted by the creative minds at , we witness the true marvel of Christmas as Santa’s sleigh transforms into Finnair’s iconic blue-and-white wings, spreading holiday cheer above the clouds. For one lucky little boy, this flight becomes an unforgettable experience as he catches a glimpse of Santa himself ✨

Directed by and produced by , the ad beautifully captures the essence of Finnish Christmas spirit and the charm of Finnair’s wings. Kurvinen, known for his ability to craft stories that touch hearts and linger in minds, brings the joy of Christmas to life in the most enchanting way.

Now it’s time to let the wonder of Christmas soar higher than ever before. Watch the ad and let the holiday spirit take flight! Link in Bio 🎄

There are Christmases, and then there are Christmases, and then there’s a bunch of Finland’s best wrappers – not forgett...
04/12/2024

There are Christmases, and then there are Christmases, and then there’s a bunch of Finland’s best wrappers – not forgetting the king of wrappers, the master himsel 👑 This brilliant Wrap Battle, glowing with the main color of Christmas – pink, ofc – has been produced by and and directed by none other than the most skilled film wrapper, 🎞️ So, dive into the Wrap Battle vibe, get started on your Christmas shopping, and get wrapping those gifts! 🎁

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