Thu 22 Oct, 17:00
Kohina Film Festival
Finland’s only short film festival aimed exclusively at young people, the Kohina Film Festival, takes place on 22 October at Vuosaari House in Helsinki. The Kohina Film Festival provides filmmakers aged 13–25 with an opportunity to showcase their work on the big screen, receive feedback from professionals and network with other young talents and film industry professionals. The festival, now held for the first time, brings together young filmmakers from across Finland to Vuosaari House on 22 October. The festival focuses on young people’s own stories, new perspectives and working together. The call for entries for short films ended on 4 September. The festival accepts works the production team of which consists of young people aged 13–25. (The age of the actors is irrelevant.) The films must not exceed 10 minutes in length, and previously released films are allowed provided that they were completed after 1 January 2025. The aim of the Kohina Film Festival is to provide young filmmakers with exposure, valuable feedback and opportunities to network within the film industry. The 2026 Kohina Film Festival is organised by media studies students Veera Elo, Onni Tommola and Oona-Jemina Huusko. Click here to access the application form Event schedule: 17.00: the doors open 17.30: the event begins 17.45: first screening 18.45: break 19.00: second screening 20.00: the event ends
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