Ekspedicija vodopada – Expedition Waterfall (2018)

Two friends set out on a journey to discover a hidden waterfall.

 

Cast

Goran Obradovic – “Friend with flip flops”
Jaro Jääskeläinen – “Hiker friend”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Goran Obradovic
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Goran Obradovic
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen

Film specifications

Original Title: Експедиција водопада
Film Type: Short
Runtime: 3 minutes 35 seconds
Completion Date: August 31, 2018
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Montenegro
Film Language: Serbian
Shooting Format: HDV 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Arkona (2017)

While smothering in his daily hastiness, Oskar unexpectedly comes across with a letter dating back to 1945 and discovers a compelling story about the eternity of time and life – steered by the waves of the sea.

 

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Oskar”
Daniel Völker – “Oskar (voice)”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Screenwriting assistant: Juuso Tuunanen
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
German translation: Christina Kurdum

Film specifications

Original Title: Arkona
Film Type: Short
Runtime: 10 minutes 18 seconds
Completion Date: December 28, 2017
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Germany
Film Language: German
Shooting Format: HD 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Black & White

Screenings / Festivals

WIPE Amateur Film Festival
Berlin, Germany, October 27, 2018

 

The Last Mission (2016)

(a.k.a. The Last Mission: REDAX)

The sins of the past return to haunt the man’s life as his girlfriend is suddenly taken away in the middle of a beautiful summer day. As the life of the woman he loves is at stake, the man has no other choice but to return – for one last time – to his former employer’s service.

 

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Man”
Ida Teeri – “Woman”
Jaro Jääskeläinen – “Kidnapper / Agent”, “Guard”
Jaakko Stenberg – “Boss”
Toni Lavonen – “Guard”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Music coordinated by: Juuso Tuunanen

Film specifications

Original Title: The Last Mission: REDAX
Film Type: Short
Genres: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 27 minutes 51 seconds
Completion Date: December 6, 2016
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland
Film Language: English, Finnish, German
Subtitles: English, Finnish
Shooting Format:HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Roxander (2015)

“Roxander” is a dark noirish story about an intensive and passionate Italian relationship situated in a cold and grey landscape of a Nordic country.

 

Cast

Albanita Cokaj – “Roxanne”
Jaro Jääskeläinen – “Alexander”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Albanita Cokaj
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen

Film specifications

Original Title: Roxander
Film Type: Short
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 14 minutes 11 seconds
Completion Date: August 13, 2015
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland, Italy
Film Language: Italian
Subtitles: English, Finnish
Shooting Format: 1080p HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color + Black & White

Screenings / Festivals

Open Movie Night – FilmBar – кџиѕтваг
Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2016

DAX (2014)

The sins of the past return to haunt the man’s life as his girlfriend is suddenly taken away in the middle of a beautiful summer day. As the life of the woman he loves is at stake, the man has no other choice but to return – for one last time – to his former employer’s service.

 

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Man”
Ida Teeri – “Woman”
Jaro Jääskeläinen – “Kidnapper / Agent”, “Guard”
Jaakko Stenberg – “Boss”
Toni Lavonen – “Guard”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Music coordinated by: Juuso Tuunanen

Film specifications

Original Title: DAX
Film Type: Short
Genres: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 27 minutes 27 seconds
Completion Date: September 19, 2014
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland
Film Language: English, Finnish, German
Subtitles: English, Finnish
Shooting Format:HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

 

Shapes of Nature (2013)

Fashion photographer Lucas Lavonen promoting his new groundbreaking photo collection illustrating the captivating Finnish countryside.

 

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Lucas”
Osmo Lavonen – “Father”
Vilma – “Cat”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Produced by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen

Film specifications

Original Title: Shapes of Nature
Alternative Title: Shapes of Nature – Luonnon muodot
Film Type: Short
Genres: Drama, Fashion
Runtime: 2 minutes 41 seconds
Completion Date: June 6, 2013
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: 1080p HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Color

Jermu (2012)

Jermu is a short film about the inability of people to enjoy the ordinary things of our everyday life.

 

Cast

Juuso Tuunanen – “Jermu”

Crew

Directed by: Jaro Jääskeläinen
Written by: Jani Ahlstedt, Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Produced by: Jani Ahlstedt, Jaro Jääskeläinen, Toni Lavonen, Juuso Tuunanen
Cinematography by: Jani Ahlstedt, Jaro Jääskeläinen
Edited by: Jani Ahlstedt

Film specifications

Film Type: Short
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 2 minutes 49 seconds
Completion Date: August 19, 2012
Country of Origin: Finland
Country of Filming: Finland
Film Language: English
Shooting Format: HDV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Film Color: Black & White and Color

Screenings / Festivals

Kino Snadi Festival
Helsinki, Finland, November 23, 2012

Helsinki Short Film Festival (HLEF)
Helsinki, Finland, November 15, 2012

Tracce Cinematografiche Film Fest
Nettuno, Rome, Italy, June 25, 2015

Open Movie Night – FilmBar – кџиѕтваг
Berlin, Germany, September 9, 2016

Whatashort Independent International Film Festival
New Delhi, India, July 8, 2017

Screening im Freiluftkino Insel im Cassiopeia
Berlin, Germany, August 16, 2017

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