About us
Helsinki Film Lab
Industry courses for professionals in film, TV, games, literature and the wider creative industries — online and on-site internationally.
No silos. Just worldbuilding.
Helsinki Film Lab brings together professionals across film, television, games, literature and the wider creative industries. We create opportunities to develop industry knowledge, deepen creative practice and learn from perspectives beyond your own field.
Anyone, anywhere in the world working in the creative industries is welcome to apply. Each course has its own focus and prerequisites, and we welcome perspectives from across industries.
Our programme includes short online courses, advanced online courses and on-site courses internationally. Helsinki is part of our identity, not a boundary: online learning connects people across continents, and in-person programmes take place in destinations around the world. Each course’s location and participation details are set out in its programme.
People & connections
Founded by Alisha Hasan, Helsinki Film Lab connects creative-industry learning with international exchange. Svenja Fassbender, Partnerships & Communications Collaborator, supports conversations with conferences, events and institutions.
Read our storyTutors & guest speakers
Experience across the creative industries
Our tutors and guest speakers bring experience from leading studios, companies and organisations including:
- Remedy Entertainment
- Rovio
- All Hats
- Dreamloop Games
- Supermassive Games
- Anima Vitae
- IPR.VC
- Business Finland
- Singer Studios
- Goldilocks
- Zynga
- Housemarque
- Ubisoft
…and many more.