Finnish storytelling.
International cinema.
1000 Lakes Cinema develops original films and series with a Nordic soul, strong emotional core and international ambition.
Our work grows from image, music, atmosphere and the courage to feel big.
Current Slate
1000 Lakes Cinema is currently developing and producing a slate of original Finnish and Nordic film and series projects, ranging from international feature films to short-form drama and myth-driven genre stories.
Behind Blue Eyes
Status: In pre-production
Feature film / English-language Nordic dark fairytale / Psychological drama, music, supernatural myth
A female-led story about trauma, love, music and hope. The film follows Anna, a young woman whose journey grows from survival into the birth of a protector. Rooted in late-90s and early-2000s Finland, the film combines emotional realism, musical sequences and Nordic myth.
Under the Northern Skies Part 2
Status: In pre-production
Short film / Nordic myth / Music-driven fantasy drama
A continuation of the internationally awarded Under the Northern Skies universe. The film expands its world of Finnish nature, mythology, music and emotional visual storytelling.
Venetsialaiset
Status: In post-production
Short film / Finnish summer drama / Atmospheric relationship story
A short film set around the end-of-summer atmosphere of Finnish lake culture, memory and human connection. Currently in post-production and being prepared for its festival route.
Verenperintö
Status: In post-production
Vertical micro-drama series / Crime drama / Finnish noir
A compact vertical drama series built around inheritance, secrets and crime. Designed for short-form viewing with a strong serialized hook.
Sugardate
Status: In development
Feature film / Contemporary drama / Dark relationship story
A sharp contemporary story about desire, power, loneliness and the emotional transactions people make when they want to be seen.
Avaris
Status: In development
Feature film / Science fiction / Nordic mystery
A genre project exploring isolation, discovery and the unknown through a Nordic emotional lens.
Pohjolan Neidot
Status: In development
Feature film / Mythic fantasy / Nordic adventure
A fantasy story inspired by Northern myth, female strength and the collision between ancient forces and human courage.
1000 Lakes Cinema is led by Finnish writer, director and producer Timo Puustinen.
The company works project by project with trusted cinematographers, composers, editors, actors, producers and creative partners.
Each production is built around the people who best serve the story.
Selected previous films and productions connected to Timo Puustinen can be found through Flicktator and Lion Shop.
Watch on Flicktator:
https://www.flicktator.com/
Visit Lion Shop:
https://lionshop.fi
For productions, collaborations, partnerships or work enquiries, please get in touch.
Contact
Timo Puustinen
Writer / Director / Producer
timosakaripuustinen@gmail.com
Finland