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Professor Hanna Maylett: 鈥淲ithout time spent together, a shared vision cannot emerge鈥
According to Hanna Maylett, associate professor of film directing, a director doesn鈥檛 need to know all the answers; rather, their role is to create a process through which those answers can be discovered together.
Doctoral thesis: A film director doesn鈥檛 just lead the vision 鈥 the creative team also needs leadership
Hanna Maylett鈥檚 dissertation, to be examined at Aalto University, identifies two intertwined dimensions in a film director鈥檚 artistic leadership: the regulation of the work鈥檚 content and the social processes within the production team.
Aalto鈥檚 Education Impact Award goes to the Department of Film 鈥 long-term work is paying off in international success
Aalto ARTS鈥檚 Department of Film (ELO) has received the Aalto Education Impact Award in recognition of its high-quality and impactful education.
From sound design to the Cannes red carpet 鈥 Working with a filmmaking idol on a Palme d鈥橭r winner
When sound designer Pietu Korhonen walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May, it was far from his first time. Once again, cameras flashed, champagne flowed 鈥 and this time, he returned home with the Palme d鈥橭r for Fjord.
Emrecan Gulay started as a Data Agent at the School of Business
Aalto Open Research Network has a new member, Emrecan Gulay. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of BIZ.
Coming soon: Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026
We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture!
Professor Kari Juusonen: 鈥淚n animation, anything is possible鈥
According to the professor of animation and digital AV production, animation鈥檚 greatest strength lies in its boundlessness. In the future, personal touches and strong content will be what matter most.
Yasmin Najjar鈥檚 short film TJ28 selected for Cannes鈥 La Cinef section
For the second consecutive year, a short film from Aalto University has been selected for the student film section at the Cannes Film Festival.
Sherwan Haji鈥檚 My Name is Hope has won the 2025 Jussi Award for Best Short Film
My Name is Hope is director-screenwriter-actor Sherwan Hajin鈥檚 master鈥檚 thesis film from the Department of Film at Aalto University.
Alum of the Year Anna Brotkin: 鈥淲e need modern stories about our era鈥
Screenwriter Anna Brotkin is the Alum of the Year 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. She believes in the power of locality and the importance of hope in times of crisis.
What drives success in the film and audiovisual industries? New research to support growth and competitiveness
Aalto University Department of Film is leading a 鈧1.6 million Co-Innovation research project, SmartSuccessAV, funded by Business Finland. The project aims to gain new research-based knowledge on how success in the Film and AV industry is managed and how decision-making is structured as production, financing, and distribution structures change.
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more 鈥 register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.
Sara Hulkkonen and Johanna Wartio start as Data Agents at the School of ARTS
Aalto Open Research Network has new members, Sara Hulkkonen and Johanna Wartio. Their aim is to support data management practices at the School of ARTS.
H盲meenlinna Art Museum鈥檚 exhibition brings artworks to life through film
H盲meenlinna Art Museum will open a new exhibition Kehyskertomuksia: 24 fps / Reframing Cinema, produced in collaboration with the Aalto University Department of Film ELO.
Publishing Research Data Alongside Research Articles
Data availability statements are increasingly required by scientific journals. They include information on what data are available, where they can be found, and any applicable access terms
Connecting the creative community 鈥 Aalto ARTS launches newsletter and LinkedIn page
The School of Arts, Design and Architecture has launched a new Friends of Aalto ARTS newsletter and opened its own LinkedIn page.
Aalto University strengthens significantly Finnish film education and research
The teaching and research of film directing at Aalto University is being strengthened with two new professor appointments. Hanna Maylett has been appointed Assistant Professor of Film Directing and Juho Kuosmanen has been appointed Professor of Practice of Film Directing. Furthermore, the teaching and research of film production have also been strengthened with recent new appointments.
ELO films were triumphant at the Love & Anarchy Film Festival
ELO students' films won a total of three prize, including the main prize.
Training offered in AI in research, data visualisation, cyber security + more 鈥 register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2025 are open.
Scientific Computing Skills: a new umbrella course for all researchers
Today, computing skills are essential not only in academic research but also across industries. Take part in hands-on trainings provided by Aalto Scientific Computing and by partner organisations such as CodeRefinery and CSC IT Center for Science.
