Welcome to the Inari TV and Film Industry Seminar!

The Municipality of Inari is pleased to host the Inari TV and Film Industry Seminar at the Sajos Sámi Cultural Centre in Inari on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The seminar program features inspiring presentations from industry professionals, a panel discussion, and the final of the Inari 150 Screenwriting Competition.

The Inari TV and Film Industry Seminar is the first event of its kind. It brings together industry professionals, aspiring creators, and anyone interested in storytelling and audiovisual productions. The seminar is organized in collaboration with leading experts and organizations in the field, including Yle Drama, NTRNZ Creative, Dreammill Productions, Whatever Pictures, Skábmagovat, Siessá Company, and the International Sámi Film Institute.

In addition to an engaging program, the seminar and its accompanying activities offer an excellent opportunity to network with professionals from across the industry. We warmly welcome industry experts, students, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in TV and film production. Friends, family members, and supporters of the competition finalists are also encouraged to attend.

Participation is free of charge, but advance registration is required. Please register by September 29th!

Seminar Program

Subject to Change

12:30-12:50 PM
Registration

1:00-1:10 PM
Opening Remarks
Tommi Kasurinen, Municipal Manager of Inari

1:10-1:25 PM
Indigenous Philosophy
Sunna Nousuniemi, Siessá Company

1:25-1:35 PM
Guidelines for Responsible Filmmaking with Sámi Culture and People
International Sámi Film Institute

1:35-2:05 PM
Reflections on the Silver Screen
Harry Choreus, Dreammill Productions

2:05-2:35 PM
Panel Discussion: From Local to International
Moderator: Ilona Vehmas, Finnish Film Foundation

Panelists:

• Elina Pohjola, Yle Drama
• Teemu Hostikka, NTRNZ Creative
• Antti Kaarlela, Whatever Pictures
• Kirsi Vikman, Dramapen

2:35-3:05 PM
Coffee and Tea Break

3:05-4:45 PM
Inari 150 Screenwriting Competition Final
Presenting screenwriter Kirsi Vikman, introduction of the Jury and Finalist Presentations

4:45-5:00 PM
Break

5:00-5:15 PM
Introduction to the Finnish Film Foundation
Ilona Vehmas

5:15-5:30 PM
From Script to Screen: How to Pitch Your Idea to Yle
Elina Pohjola

5:30-6:00 PM
Remarks from the Jury and Award Ceremony

From 6:00 PM Onward
Networking and Informal Evening Gathering in Inari Village

Participants are invited to continue networking and, if they wish, head into the village of Inari for informal evening social activities.

The Municipality of Inari reserves the right to make changes to the program.

Accommodation and Travel

Special accommodation rates have been arranged for seminar participants. Please note that all participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation expenses.

Hotel Inari

• Standard Twin Room: €124.20 per room per night, including breakfast
• Standard Single Room: €108.00 per room per night, including breakfast
• Superior Twin Room with Sauna: €168.30 per room per night, including breakfast
• Superior Single Room with Sauna: €152.10 per room per night, including breakfast

Holiday Village Inari

• Inari Sauna Studio (1-2 guests): €136.00 per room per night

Breakfast is available separately at Hotel Inari for €10 per person per day.

Wilderness Hotel Inari

• Wilderness Room (double occupancy): €152 per night
• Wilderness Room (single occupancy): €142 per night
• Arctic Chalet (double occupancy): €198 per night
• Aurora Cabin (double occupancy): €296 per night

All rates include breakfast unless otherwise stated.