PARTNERS AND COOPERATORS

Our film project is a completely non-profit project. It has been implemented through grants, donations, cooperation and support work.

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Our films have been supported by Karjalaisen Kulttuurin Edistämissäätiö, Taiteen edistämiskeskus, Valtion tanssitaidetoimikunta, Karjalan Sivistysseura and Seura Pamaus.

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Our private partners are Algu Oy, Tmi Soja Murto, Made by Hannele Rusila, Outokumpu Apteekki, Outokumpu Osuuspankki, e-Strand Oy, Yosa oat snacks and Sisäilmalähetti.

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In addition, our partners are Helsinki Chamber Orchestra, Folk Music, Music Technology and Music Education faculties of the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, Finnish Heritage Agency / Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, Ikaalisten Kalevalaiset naiset ry., Valtimon Suojärvi seura ry., National Council of Women of Finland and Karjalazet Nuoret Suomes ry.

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Many thanks to all our partners!

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In addition, we would like to warmly thank the recommenders of our film project: Docent of Finno-Ugric Ethnography Ildiko Lehtinen, Archbishop Leo of the Finnish Orthodox Church, Doctor of Philosophy & Professor Emeritus of Folk Music of the Sibelius Academy Heikki Laitinen and executive producer and writer (i.e. Marvell Studios: X-Men 97´, Netflix: The Witcher, Star Trek-Strange New Worlds) Beau DeMayo.

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Special thanks also to Hannu Kuivalanen, Timo Alakotila, Laura Jetsu, Airi Kirkkala, Heikki Laitinen, father Jyrki Penttonen, Jonne Grans, Rauno Nieminen and Hilkka Rantala and Vesilahti museum.

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Many thanks also to all the individuals who have contributed to the support of the film project through the crowdfunding service Mesenaatti. Here are the supporters of Veneh and Lindu: