Finland welcomes international film and TV productions with up to 40% support

Paul Guilfoyle reflects on filming Over Your Dead Body in Finland, praising the country’s calm, focused and human-centered working culture. Shot in the Tampere region, the production left a lasting impression on the actor and highlighted Finland’s unique appeal as a filming location.

Finland’s audiovisual production incentive has attracted international productions, with leading studios and film stars such as Glenn Close, Emma Thompson and Jason Segel speaking positively about their experiences in the country.

Business Finland’s audiovisual production incentive offers up to 25% reimbursement, with regional top-ups lifting support to 40%. Funding remains open for 2025, and €10 million is proposed for 2026.

For Story Kitchen – the Los Angeles-based studio behind adaptations of "Sonic the Hedgehog", "Tomb Raider", and "Life is Strange" – spotting untapped potential has always been part of the formula. Now, the company is eyeing Finland’s production possibilities as its next big opportunity.

The Finnish city of Tampere stands in for the Swedish archipelago in this typically offbeat feature written by and starring Nick Frost.

Hollywood and beyond – the Nordics are becoming a destination for filmmakers seeking fresh locations and production-friendly environments.