Our cozy mystery romance series Villa Hilda wins at Seriesly Berlin
The series (8 x 22’) is about disgraced celebrity chef Louise and burned-out one hit-wonder author Thomas escape their mid-life (and other) crises to run a small hotel and restaurant on a remote island. When their past catches up on them, there’s nowhere to hide – so they finally have to confront their shortgivings and mistakes to learn how to love, forgive and forget.
Here is the jury motivation:
“The Jury Prize goes to a project that offers audiences a rare gift: a sense of lightness and hope. It invites viewers into a romantic comedy series where the weight of everyday life gives way to healing from loss, rediscovering self-belief, and starting anew. We were impressed by the clarity of the pitch and the creators’ vision for an ensemble of characters who together shape a world that is both clearly defined and emotionally engaging. The depth of each of those characters was significant. Contemporary in theme, spanning generations, and rooted in a genre that resonates across borders, the project also carries strong commercial promise. For this balance of heart, craft, and reach, the Main Award goes to Villa Hilda.” Read more on Cineuropa.
Development funding for Wolf’s Bride granted from the Finnish Film Foundation
Our poetic horror film The Wolf’s Bride directed by AJ Annila and written by Eriikka Etholén-Paju is a physical descent into the mind of a writer who turns into a werewolf in order to gain her freedom. Based on the life of author Aino Kallas (1878-1956) and her eponymous novella, the project is currently in development for 2027 shoot. Read more!
Good Hand partners with Oscar nominee Carlos Saldanha for 100 Days
Inspiring collaboration between Brazil and Finland, directed by the visionary Carlos Saldanha, produced by Paula Cosenza and the lovely folks at Ventre Studio, we Finnish minority co-producers – Totalpost Finland (James Post, Helea Sound, Energia VFX), composer Tuomas Kantelinen, Good Hand Production’s Petri Kemppinen and Roosa Toivonen – are happy and proud to be onboard this boat, crossing continents creatively and culturally! Read more on Variety!
Good Hand Film & TV team hired as Industry Consultants at Finnish Film Affair
Petri Kemppinen, Roosa Toivonen, and Inka Hietala have been hired as Industry Consultants for the Finnish Film Affair. Their main task will be guest list curation of FFA. With decades of experience across production, funding strategy, international co-productions, and talent development, the trio brings together a unique mix of insight, creativity and cross-generational networks. The 14th Finnish Film Affair is the Industry Sidebar at the Helsinki International Film Festival which will take place in Helsinki from the 24th to the 26th of September 2025. Read more!
Freya Allan and Jojo Macari to Star as Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger in Faithfull
Freya Allen and Jojo Macari were announced to play Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger in Zaida Bergroth’s upcoming feature Faithfull produced by Artemis Films and Good Hand Production. Read more on Variety’s website!
Bloodsuckers at Gothenburg’s Nordic Film Market
Elin Grönblom’s horror film Bloodsuckers presented as a work in progress at Gothenburg’s Nordic Film Market. Read more!