NEWS
Silmu Films receives development funding for three projects in December 2023
Development grants from The Finnish Film Foundation and Konstsamfundet were given to Animal, directed by Alli Haapasalo and written by Karoliina Lindgren, Paint Like a God, directed by Ulla Heikkilä and written by Heli Tamminen, and The Well, directed by Siiri Halko and written by Halko and Petra Koivula.
Siiri Halko’s The Well receives development funding
Siiri’s project The Well (orig. Kaivo) was among the five projects selected for Kehittämö program by AVEK aimed for filmmakers developing their first feature.
The Well is an absurd drama about foster siblinghood, the construct of a family, and the fear of being replaceable.
Silmu Films featured in Variety
Marta Balaga interviewed Silmu Films’ owner Jenni Jauri and the company’s investor Jussi Rantamäki about the collaboration between Silmu Films and Aamu Film Company.
ACE Mentoring Programme selections announced
Silmu Films’ owner Jenni Jauri is one of the ten lucky producers selected for the ACE Mentoring Programme of 2024.
The programme aims to support emerging producers in reaching the next level of their careers and extending their international network.