SOLAR FILMS
finland
Contact
MARKUS SELIN
Producer
JUKKA HELLE
Producer
HANNA VIROLAINEN
Producer
RIMBO SALOMAA
Producer
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Company Profile
Solar Films is a Helsinki-based production company founded in 1995. It is the leading production company in Finland in the field of feature films.
Solar Films concentrates primarily on films with strong commercial and international potential with a wide range of genres for a wide audience, producing and co-producing also art house films, films from upcoming talent, TV drama and documentaries.
Besides films and TV drama, Solar Films has also produced thousands of hours of varied TV entertainment for all Finnish TV channels. The company has a long history in international co-productions and its films have been distributed in over 50 countries worldwide. Solar Films is owned by Scandinavian media company Egmont and Markus Selin.
Films by Solar Films have been awarded both in Finland and internationally: altogether 44 Jussi Awards (Finnish Oscar), 8 audience poll wins and several prizes at tens of film festivals worldwide. Under Markus Selin's and CEO Jukka Helle’s management, Solar Films has become the leading production company in Finland in the fields of drama and entertainment.

Hanna Virolainen
Producer

Markus Selin
Producer

Jukka Helle
Producer

Rimbo Salomaa
Producer
Company Highlights
STORMSKERRY MAJA 2024
Genre: Drama
Director: Tiina Lymi
Screenplay: Tiina Lymi
Cast: Amanda Jansson, Linus Troedsson, Desmond Eastwood, Tony Doyle, Tobias Zilliacus, Jonna Järnefelt, Amanda Kilpeläinen Arvidsson
Stormskerry Maja is a touching story about a strong woman and the challenges she faces on a stormy island. The film is based on Anni Blomqvist's novel of the same name and is set on the Finnish coast in the 19th century. Young 17-year-old Maija is married against her will to fisherman Janne. Her life on Stormskerry is full of challenges and adversities: as a fisherman's wife, she has to cope with her husband's long absences at sea and take care of her family alone. However, Maija has grown into a determined and independent woman who is not afraid to take action in the harsh archipelago. Maja and Janne have a strong connection, and over time, a deepening love. Janne supports his wife's efforts and understands that the strength of the family comes from joint efforts. Stormskerry Maja is a story of willpower, strength, and love amidst difficulties.
LONG GOOD THURSDAY 2024
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Director: Mika Kaurismäki
Screenplay: Sami Keski-Vähälä
Cast: Heikki Kinnunen, Jaana Saarinen, Iikka Forss, Ville Tiihonen, Silu Seppälä, Ona Huczkowski, Pertti Sveholm
While shopping for groceries, the old man is pulled out of his grumpiness by an irresistibly attractive scent – a mixture of chainsaw oil, pine bark and sawdust. The scent belongs to the free spirit of Saimi. Drawn to her, the old man is struggling to believe that, in his heart, he could ever feel like a young boy again. He can’t help but admit that he enjoys Saimi’s company. The words, gaze, and touch of another person, awaken long-lost feelings and shed light on the loneliness of a long-term widower. His sons are skeptical, even jealous of their father, and don’t trust Saimi’s intentions. Who knows, maybe she’s after his inheritance? Family meetings, misunderstandings, swimming in the moonlight and sleepless nights show that the power of love can pierce through even the oldest of flannel shirts.
THE TOUGH ONES 2 2025
Genre: Drama
Director: Aleksi Mäkelä
Screenplay: Petja Lähde
Cast: Joel Hirvonen, Samuli Edelmann, Sari Havas, Severi Saarinen, Linda Wiklund, Petja Lähde, Saaga Salo
Konsta Karhu has continued in his father's foot steps and sat inside a stone to atone for his sins. In prison, Konsta is plotting a revenge for his friend. When freedom dawns, Konsta returns to his home town. The tough blood flows strong in his veins and the stamp of a petty criminal shines on his forehead. Unexpectedly, Konsta confronts his past and is faced with the decision of whether to continue on the path of hatred or forgive. How's the new generation of The Tough Ones?