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- Actor
- Producer
- Visual Effects
Martti Suosalo was born on 19 July 1962 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor and producer, known for Control (2019), Kulkuri ja joutsen (1999) and The Rose of the Rascal (2001). He is married to Virpi Suutari. They have two children.- Actor
- Writer
- Soundtrack
Eero Aho was born on 26 January 1968 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for The Unknown Soldier (2017), Käsky (2008) and 8-Ball (2013). He has been married to Teresa Meriläinen-Aho since 2017. They have one child. He was previously married to Tiina Lymi.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Sari Mällinen was born on 12 July 1962 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Eila (2003), Rölli - hirmuisia kertomuksia (1991) and Linna (1986). She is married to Erkki Saarela. They have two children.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Siiri Angerkoski was born on 21 August 1902 in Oulu, Finland. She was an actress, known for Anna Liisa (1945), Nummisuutarit (1938) and Aliisa (1970). She was married to Kaarlo Angerkoski. She died on 28 March 1971 in Helsinki, Finland.- Risto Tuorila was born on 19 February 1947 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1985), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009) and Under the North Star II (2010). He has been married to Maija Sisko Sinikka Vahteri since 1969. They have one child.
- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Pertti Sveholm was born on 2 December 1953 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Kolme viisasta miestä (2008), Klassikko (2001) and Tummien perhosten koti (2008).- Actor
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Raimo Grönberg was born on 8 March 1953 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009), Kulkuri ja joutsen (1999) and Jäähyväiset rakkaimmalle (1993).- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Tommi Rinne was born on 21 January 1925 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Huivi (1962), Me tulemme taas (1953) and Viktoria ja hänen husaarinsa (1963). He was married to Leena Kaittovuori, Arja Rinne and Aili Montonen. He died on 10 June 1999 in Helsinki, Finland.- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Mikko Myllylahti was born on 27 May 1980 in Oulu, Finland. He is a writer and director, known for The Woodcutter Story (2022), The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki (2016) and Tiikeri (2018).- Actress
- Soundtrack
Petra Karjalainen was born on 28 October 1969 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Koskinen (2021), Tuliportaat (1998) and Parasta aikaa (2009).- Actor
- Soundtrack
Kari Kinnaslampi was born on 1 March 1964 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for Hamlet (1992), Uusi päivä (2010) and Pari sanaa lemmestä (1992).- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Aleksi Puranen was born on 8 April 1978 in Oulu, Finland. He is a writer and producer, known for Korvessa kulkevi (2023), Heavy Trip (2018) and Wheels of Freedom (2018).- Cinematographer
- Director
- Writer
Visa Koiso-Kanttila was born on 14 January 1970 in Oulu, Finland. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Karkotetut (1998), Miehen kuva (2010) and Star Boys (2017).- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Liisa Nevalainen was born on 2 May 1916 in Oulu, Finland. She was an actress and writer, known for Me Tammelat (1963), Punainen viiva (1959) and Hanski (1966). She was married to Hannes Häyrinen. She died on 10 December 1987 in Helsinki, Finland.- Actor
- Writer
- Production Designer
Jukka Rasila was born on 12 August 1969 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor and writer, known for Putous (2010), Hymy Pyllyyn! (2008) and The Joyboys Story (1997).- Director
- Writer
- Actress
Titta Karakorpi was born on 29 October 1944 in Oulu, Finland. She is a director and writer, known for Linna (1986), Täällä Pohjantähden alla (1968) and Summer Rebellion (1970). She has been married to Angelos von Martens since 6 August 1986. They have two children. She was previously married to Jaakko Pakkasvirta.- Miki Liukkonen was born on 8 July 1989 in Oulu, Finland. He died on 4 July 2023 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Actor
- Production Manager
- Art Department
Perttu Pesä was born on 30 July 1968 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor and production manager, known for Puhtaat valkeat lakanat (1993), Lipton Cockton in the Shadows of Sodoma (1995) and Enon varjo (1999).- Tarja Keinänen was born on 29 June 1950 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for The Glory and Misery of Human Life (1988), Kovaa maata (1994) and Pohjanmaa (1988).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Mika Nuojua was born on 19 March 1967 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for Ilman kavaluutta (1996), Parasta aikaa (2009) and Emmauksen tiellä (2001).- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Marja Myllylä was born on 11 July 1951 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Korpelan kujanjuoksu (2016), On Happiness (2015) and Natalia (1979).- Eriikka Väliahde was born on 14 September 1980 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for East of Sweden (2018), Shadow of the Eagle (2005) and Bordertown (2016).
- Writer
- Producer
- Director
Mirja Pyykkö was born on 24 July 1946 in Oulu, Finland. She is a writer and producer, known for Hamlet-dokumentti (1985), Lyrics and Lace (1992) and Nollatoleranssi (2004).- Actor
- Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
Sakari Jurkka was born on 16 September 1923 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for 'Minäkö isä!' (1954), Meet the Bride (1954) and Harjunpää and the Persecutors (1993). He was married to Helen Elde, Anja Kola and Tuija Räikkönen. He died on 13 December 2012 in Espoo, Finland.- Actress
- Writer
Maija-Liisa Marton was born on 14 December 1944 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress and writer, known for Niskavuori (1984), Tonavan mutka (1990) and The Glory and Misery of Human Life (1988).- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Teuvo Pakkala was born on 9 April 1862 in Oulu, Finland. He was a writer and director, known for Sotapolulla (1922), Tukkijoella (1951) and Tukkijoella (1928). He was married to Agnes Tervon. He died on 7 May 1925 in Kuopio, Finland.- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Casting Department
Johanna Onnismaa was born on 10 October 1967 in Oulu, Finland. She is an assistant director, known for Taakankantaja (2006), Viru - tarinoita hotellista (2013) and Priest of Evil (2010).- Paavo Hyttilä was born on 17 September 1923 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor, known for Kuningas kulkureitten (1953), Saastamoisen poika (1989) and Poika eli kesäänsä (1955). He died on 13 February 2002.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Mikko Rasila was born on 30 October 1962 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for Räpsy & Dolly eli Pariisi odottaa (1990), Tie naisen sydämeen (1996) and Kuumia aaltoja (2003).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Jarkko Nyman was born on 25 February 1975 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for Secret Lives (1999), Toinen mies (2022) and Routa (2024).- Teija Lappalainen was born on 28 February 1959 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Hullu kesä (1981), Life on Ice (2005) and Jäähyväiset lasihevoselle (1985). She has been married to Tommi Auvinen since 1983. They have three children.
- Composer
- Writer
- Music Department
Leevi Madetoja was born on 17 February 1887 in Oulu, Finland. He was a composer and writer, known for The Man Without a Past (2002), Taistelu Heikkilän talosta (1936) and Muisteja: Pieni elokuva 1950-luvun Oulusta (2013). He was married to Hilja Onerva Lehtinen. He died on 6 October 1947 in Helsinki, Finland.- Pauliina Talus was born on 31 July 1972 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Montewood Hollyverità (2003) and Solsken (2010). She is married to Matti Halonen.
- Soundtrack
Jamppa Tuominen was born on 11 May 1949 in Oulu, Finland. He died on 19 November 1998 in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria, Spain.- Helena Ryti was born on 31 July 1957 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Kansan mies (2013), Eila (2003) and Women in the City (2010).
- Mikael Granlund was born on 26 February 1992 in Oulu, Finland.
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Hannes Veivo was born on 28 October 1907 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor, known for Lentävä kalakukko (1953), Rosvo Roope (1949) and Taikayö (1954). He was married to Rauni Veivo. He died on 21 August 1974 in Helsinki, Finland.- Kimmo Otsamo was born on 18 April 1963 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor, known for Musta tuntuu (1985), Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990) and Da Capo (1985). He died on 30 August 1992 in Lahti, Finland.
- Writer
- Director
- Cinematographer
Elmo Rautio was born 1991 in Haukipudas, Finland. A child of two amateur actors, Rautio was introduced to creative arts in very early age. At the age of fifteen he began acting in local theater, soon moving on directing his own theater club for children.
What began as theater group in small Asemakylä village in north of Oulu, turned into filmmaking in 2011. A movie fan from the birth, as well as a film critic for local newspaper since age of 15, Rautio had long been dreaming about making his own feature film. With a small group of six amateur actresses he had been teaching for four years, they formed Asemafilmi, which Rautio became a producer of.
A directorial depute, The Groke (Mörkö) was was inspired by popular children television show Moomin (1990) which traumatized many Finnish children in 1990's. Rautio decided to make it as a psychological horror film instead of creature feature, thus making it more a work of his own. Asemafilmi YouTube channel was created to distribute the film. The Groke was unexpected hit and became the most viewed Finnish independent horror film on YouTube to date.
The Lady of the Cold (Jäärouva, 2013) was a spiritual follow-up to The Groke. While also inspired by the characters and story-lines from Moomin series, the film was more personal story, heavily influenced by Rautio's own depression and hypochondriac fear of death. While larger in scale, the production of the film was shorter than The Groke's. The film was shot in just three days in Rautio's late great grandmother's old country house. Being considered as more mature and visually appealing than his previous works, the film was well-received by fans and got decent reviews from online film critics.
In Black Spring (Musta kevät) Rautio dived more deeply into his own real life experiences of facing death. Produced shortly after passing of his mother-in-law, the film is a very personal story turned into a folkloric horror film. It was the first Asemafilmi production that included several filming locations instead of just one or two. Black Spring got public screening and was noted by multiple newspapers.
After Black Spring, most of Asemafilmi's original actresses graduated from a high school, causing a breakup of the original group. Rautio carried on his filmmaking by making found footage horror film Raakavedos in 2016. Low-budget, shot in three days and starring Rautio himself, received praise by online community, including international audience. Distriputed by Indie Horror Online, Raakavedos remains Rautio's most well-know work outside Finland. The film got a direct sequel in 2017.
Skeleton Cave (Luurankoluola, 2017) was a clear continuation of Rautio's previous works, focusing on psychological horror caused by childhood trauma. The film got some good critiques, but overall lack the attention Rautio's previous works The Groke and Raakavedos received. The film views were also heavily hit by YouTube's change of algorithm in 2016, which made horror content less visible.
In 2020 Rautio announced a new movie in development, a non-supernatural vampire story. The project was put on hold due the COVID-19 pandemic and eventually canceled after Rautio was diagnosed with heart disease. Rautio has told the script may be turned to a novel as he seeks a career as a writer.- Writer
- Art Department
- Art Director
Lauri Anttila was born on 24 April 1938 in Oulu, Finland. He is a writer and art director, known for A Time of Roses (1969), Menneen ajan kuvat (1977) and Seinien silmät (1981).- Leena Pesonen was born on 22 September 1948 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for Jumala on kauneus (1985) and Jokamies (1983).
- Kimmo Rasila was born on 27 July 1970 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for Restless (2000), Käsky (2008) and Fingerpori (2019). He has been married to Satu Rasila since 1998. They have one child.
- Producer
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Arno Carlstedt was born on 14 July 1927 in Oulu, Finland. He was a producer and actor, known for Sixtynine 69 (1969), Työn ja kisan kädenlyönti (1954) and Haluan rakastaa, Peter (1972). He died on 19 August 2013 in Hämeenlinna, Finland.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Jussi Snellman was born on 28 June 1879 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor and director, known for Anna-Liisa (1922), Seikkailu jalkamatkalla (1936) and Sylvi (1913). He was married to Ruth Snellman. He died on 25 April 1969 in Helsinki, Finland.- Irma Martinkauppi was born on 28 June 1938 in Oulu, Finland. She is an actress, known for The Count (1971), Elämänmeno (1978) and Pidättekö ostereista (1967). She was previously married to Timo Martinkauppi.
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Producer
Jouko Seppälä was born on 11 January 1963 in Oulu, Finland. He is a cinematographer and producer, known for Pikkusisar (1999), Mieletön elokuu (2013) and Eila, Rampe and the Baby Girl (2014).- Jasmin Mäntylä was born on 7 August 1982 in Oulu, Finland. She was previously married to Mike Rautio.
- Markku Lukka was born on 17 April 1963 in Oulu, Finland. He is an actor, known for The Unknown Soldier (1985), Master Cheng (2019) and Taivaan tulet (2007).
- Matti Hautamäki was born on 14 July 1981 in Oulu, Finland.
- Actor
- Art Director
- Art Department
Kai Lappalainen was born on 10 November 1924 in Oulu, Finland. He was an actor and art director, known for Taikayö (1954), Jokin ihmisessä (1956) and Mestari Patelin eli sukkela asianajaja (1963). He was married to Marjatta Kallio. He died on 19 May 1978 in Helsinki, Finland.