I need to feel that I have something to contribute to this project. That’s what I see as the core of my work as a producer.

Riina Hyytiä, producer

It is my hope that VR can even more deeply envelop the viewer in the world of the film.

Timo Wright, media artist and film director

I feel that it’s my duty to tell certain stories.

Suvi West, screenwriter and director

Art is about dialogue.

Marikki Hakola, media artist and film director

In a book, you can write in a dragon without anyone telling you that you can’t afford it.

Antti Holma, actor, writer and scriptwriter

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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

Get to know us

15.9.2021

News

Support was granted to 34 projects in the summer: The dreamworlds of artists open up in virtual reality

From June to August, we granted a total of €219,844 to 34 projects. We received 29% more applications than during the same period last year. The works that received support include one that can be experienced in virtual reality: it immerses those who experience it in a dive into the creative subconscious.

9.9.2021

News

AVEK's funding has been secured for the next year

The government budget session reached the result we had hoped for. The Finnish Government decided to cancel the threatened cuts and maintain the compensation for private copying at the already established level.

25.8.2021

News

AVEK's networking project for new filmmakers -production companies join us!

We were looking for new authors who have had a hard time networking in the film industry in Finland and finding a suitable production company for their ideas. We received 95 applications by the deadline on 20 August.

AVEK’s funding after 2021 has not been decided. We need creators to help us so that we can help creators.

Show your support

Write an e-mail to decision-makers, indicating how AVEK has supported you. What kind of significance did AVEK’s support have for your project? What will happen if AVEK’s support will no longer be available?
Show your support on social media
Write a post describing the importance of AVEK for you or the audiovisual sector. Tag us and use the hashtags #AVEKtukee #AVEKjatkoon
Please contact the organisation/community of your field and ask them to publicly show their support for AVEK

Thank you for your support!

More information can be found in the blog post by Director of AVEK Ulla Simonen

Metsämaisema, puita

In May, film development support was granted to Eija-Liisa Ahtila’s film with the working title Heijastus metsästä, which examines the forest and questions related to its representation.

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