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

Elina Hirvonen, writer, journalist and documentary film director

This recognition provides indispensable support.

Saara Ekström, Visual Artist, Winner of the AVEK Award 2018

AVEK grants are extremely helpful in setting projects in motion.

Anttu Harlin, CEO, Gigglebug

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AVEK grants

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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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12.9.2019

AVEK

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).

29.5.2019

AVEK

Director and producer Mikko Peltonen appointed as new commissioner at AVEK

AVEK has chosen a new commissioner in charge of documentaries and short films. Director and producer Mikko Peltonen will start in the position on 26 August.

10.5.2019

AVEK

What about Finnish film support grants?

Are you a filmmaker or scriptwriter who wants to know more about Finnish film support grants? AVEK, Globe Art Point and The Finnish Film Foundation are hosting an information session on Tuesday 28th May about scriptwriting grants and other audiovisual funding available in Finland.

In addition to on-going applications, you can currently apply for these grants:

Training support and course support | Decisions are made on 26.2. | Read more in Support Guidelines

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.

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