Solar Films Inc Oy is a
Finnish film production company, which was founded in 1995.
Solar Films is one of the country's leading production companies in feature films and TV productions. Solar Films' productions have won a total of 41
Jussi Awards
The Jussi Awards are Finland's premier film industry prizes, awarded annually to recognize the achievements of directors, actors, and writers.
History
The first Jussi Awards ceremony was held on 16 November 1944 at the Restaurant Adlon in Hel ...
, and three
Oscar
Oscar, OSCAR, or The Oscar may refer to:
People
* Oscar (given name), an Irish- and English-language name also used in other languages; the article includes the names Oskar, Oskari, Oszkár, Óscar, and other forms.
* Oscar (Irish mythology), ...
nominations.
Besides feature films and television drama, Solar Films have also produced thousands of hours of TV entertainment for Finnish TV channels. Solar Films is owned by
Egmont Egmont may refer to:
* Egmont Group, a media corporation founded and rooted in Copenhagen, Denmark
* Egmond family (often spelled "Egmont"), an influential Dutch family, lords of the town of Egmond
** Lamoral, Count of Egmont (1522–1568), the bes ...
and
Markus Selin
Markus Selin (born 16 March 1960) is a Finnish television and film producer.
Career
Selin was born in Vihti. His first feature was conceived in the mid-1980s. At a party in Los Angeles, he was introduced to fellow Finn Renny Harlin. The two ...
. The company's CEO is
Jukka Helle Jukka () is a common Finnish given name for males.
History
Jukka is an old variant of the name Johannes, a biblical name spread over to Finland through Sweden with the introduction of Christianity. Jukka remained a nickname for people registere ...
. In 2009, Solar Films bought the majority of production company Bronson Club. Solar Films have collaborated with European production houses such as
Taska Film,
Zentropa, the
Icelandic Film Company
Icelandic refers to anything of, from, or related to Iceland and may refer to:
*Icelandic people
*Icelandic language
*Icelandic alphabet
*Icelandic cuisine
See also
* Icelander (disambiguation)
* Icelandic Airlines, a predecessor of Icelandair
* ...
,
Maipo Film, and
Ugly Duckling Films
Ugly may refer to:
* Ugliness, a property of a person or thing that is unpleasant to look at, listen to or contemplate
Music Albums
* ''Ugly'' (Life of Agony album), 1995
* ''Ugly'' (Screaming Females album), 2012
Songs
* "Ugly" (Bubb ...
. The films produced by Solar Films have been distributed in over 50 countries worldwide.
External links
Official site
References
Film production companies of Finland
Entertainment companies established in 1995
1995 establishments in Finland
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