The AVEK Award was an amazing and surprising accolade.

Reija Meriläinen, artist and recipient of 2019 AVEK Award

In its own way, AVEK has made my career possible.

Zaida Bergroth, film director

AVEK grants are extremely helpful in setting projects in motion.

Anttu Harlin, CEO, Gigglebug

The film commissioner from AVEK understood immediately why it was important to make the film quickly.

Elina Hirvonen, writer, journalist and documentary film director

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AVEK grants

Applications and final report

Tailwinds for audiovisual culture

We promote diverse Finnish audiovisual culture with copyright remunerations. New documentary films, animations, short films and media art are created with our support. We operate in connection with the Finnish copyright organisation Kopiosto. The majority of our funds come from private copying levies financed from the General State Budget

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21.1.2020

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In 2019, AVEK promoted sustainable development and media art

AVEK distributed EUR 3.7 million in grants in 2019. During the year, 971 applications were processed, 439 of which received the grant. In the autumn of 2019, the decision-making process already took into account the principles of sustainable development, and this year the responsibility of the productions is also promoted through its own form of support.

16.12.2019

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On the trail of Sirkka-Liisa

An estate inspired Elina Talvensaari to make a documentary about time and transience.

12.9.2019

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Versatile artist Reija Meriläinen receives the 2019 AVEK Award

The 2019 AVEK Award was granted to artist Reija Meriläinen, who works with videos, sculptures and installations. The AVEK Award, worth €15,000, is granted by the Promotion Centre for Audiovisual Culture (AVEK) operating within Kopiosto. The award was presented today at AVEK’s New Year celebration, held at Espoo Museum of Modern Art (EMMA).

In addition to on-going applications, there aren’t any other application periods on-going.

Support decisions for documentary and short films as well as media art are published monthly on our Finnish website. Support issued for training, international promotion, and audiovisual culture are published as quickly as possible after support decision meetings.

Support decisions

How do I send my application to AVEK? Can I apply for support for several works at the same time? Online application system does not work, what to do? How long is the decision-making process? Where should the final report be delivered? You will find the answer for these questions and many others in our FAQ section.

Frequently asked questions