FIAn Aalto University & ÄÄRI Production
A Film Directed by Emilia Hernesniemi
Synopsis
Radical Creatives – A deep dive into radical creativity
There is no ready formula for changing the world. “Radical Creatives” recognises the potential of creativity as a force for global change towards a more attractive and nuanced future.
The 1-hour documentary explores the underutilized power of radical creativity. It's a story of overcoming self-doubt by using a collective creative force. The artistically and visually unique film showcases change-makers from diverse backgrounds at a Finnish university who courageously drive towards the new and unknown.
The film weaves a compelling narrative that captivates the world of Finnish oddity at Aalto University and beyond, where tradition meets rebellion. Creativity is courage and action; it belongs to everyone and lives in all of us.
About the film
Directed & written by
Emilia Hernesniemi
Produced by
Aalto University and ÄÄRI
Genre
Documentary
Duration
58 min
Country of production
Finland
Year of production
2023
The cast
Meet chemists, scientists, designers, start-up entrepreneurs, architects, students, artists, brain researchers, as well as fashion designers – all searching and practicing radical creativity in their work and life. Explore if radical creativity can be relevant and impactful for human rights activists, peace negotiators, philosophers, or even ice researchers.
Arto O. Salonen
Professor, Social Pedagogy, University of Eastern Finland
Ervin Latimer
Fashion and Print Designer, Writer, Aalto alum
Max Malka
Writer-producer, Aalto alum
Milla Vaahtera
Artist and designer, visiting lecturer at Aalto
Sophia Jansson
Creative Director, Moomin Characters
Ujuni Ahmed
Human rights activist
Jimi Särmö
Creative Director & Founder, VAIN
Kristo Ovaska
CEO & Founder, Smartly.io, Aalto alum
Tej Chauhan
Industrial Designer
Pauliina Ilmonen
Professor, Statistics, Aalto University
Ilkka Niemelä
President, Aalto University
Pekka Haavisto
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland (2019-2023)
Julia Lohmann
Professor, Contemporary Design, Aalto University
Iman El Gharamti
Researcher, Ice Mechanics, Aalto University
Panu Savolainen
Professor, History of Architecture, Aalto University
Minna Halme
Professor, Sustainability Management, Aalto University
Risto Ilmoniemi
Professor, Applied Physics, Neuroscientist, Aalto University
Pirjo Kääriäinen
Professor, Design and Materialities, Aalto University
Tapani Vuorinen
Professor, Forest Products Chemistry, Aalto University
Ville Eloranta
Lecturer, International Design Business Management, Aalto University
Otto Toivanen
Professor, Economics, Aalto University
Kalevi Ekman
Professor, Product development, Founder of Aalto Design Factory
Anna Semi
Teacher, textile design & fashion, Aalto University
Nitin Sawhney
Professor of Practice, Responsible AI, Aalto University
Koray Tahiroglu
Researcher, Digital Musical Interactions, Instruments & Performances, Aalto University
Jaan Praks
Professor, Electrical Engineering, Aalto University
Rafal Modrzewski
CEO & Co-Founder, Iceye, Aalto alum
Imose Iduozee
Student, Chemical Engineering, Aalto University
Saban Ramadani
Student, Art Education, Aalto University
Jonathan Guzman
Student, Screenwriting, Aalto University
Ella Palo
Student, Information Networks, Aalto University
Image gallery
Behind the scenes photos by Hayley Lê
Trailer
Screenings
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Book a screening
Upcoming
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Bio Rex Kulttuurikasarmi (64 seats, no pre-registration)
Narinkka 2, Helsinki
27th Feb 2024, 16.00
5th March 2024, 18.00
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Kino Regina (250 seats, no pre-registration)
Central Library Oodi, Helsinki
11th March 2024 klo 18.00
25th March 2024 klo 18:00
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Creativity Conference, Oregon, USA
Southern Oregon University
16th-19th May 2024
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Meet the crew
Meet the people behind the documentary
Emilia Hernesniemi
Director & Script Writer
Emilia Hernesniemi (born in 1983) is a Finnish filmmaker, who initially forged a successful career in fashion as a designer and creative director across cities like Copenhagen, Berlin, and Helsinki.
Radical Creatives is Hernesniemi's first feature-length documentary. She has also directed and written short documentaries, theatre pieces and music videos. In her film work, Hernesniemi aims to document the invisible - the feeling, the atmosphere instead of following the physical, chronological side of events.
Her short documentary, Goodbye Tornio (orig. Hei Hei Tornio) premiered at the prestigious Toronto Hot Docs festival and the film also received widespread acclaim, securing accolades such as the Finnish Jussi award.
Iiris Sjöblad
Cinematographer
Iiris Sjöblad (born in 1991) is a director, photographer, and cinematographer, always seeking truth in her work. She focuses on relatable stories and emotions on screens: 'In addition to truth, dreams, and emotions, diversity and inclusion are important topics for me. The world still needs to provide more space for people whose voices have been oppressed throughout the history of mankind.'
Her cinematography style is rich and dreamy, bringing fantasies to life and embracing bold usage of color. Radical Creatives is Sjöblad's first feature-length documentary as a cinematographer. She was the cinematographer in the award-winning Goodbye Tornio short film (orig. Hei Hei Tornio)
Emilia Hernesniemi
Director & script writer
Iiris Sjöblad
Cinematographer
Ilona Malinen
Lead producer
Nita Rehtonen
Creative producer & casting
Milla Kokko
Executive producer & casting
Kimmo Syväri
Executive producer
James Coker & Milla Rajakallio
Editors
Marié Grace Iradukunda
Costume designer
Ruut Mantila
Set decorators & props
François Yazbeck
Sound designer
Tapio Viitasaari
Composer
Jennifer Appleton
Hair & makeup