Directors Guild Welcomes Director Mika Kurvinen

Directors Guild strengthens its position in the production industry with the addition of Kultainen Venla Award-winning director Mika Kurvinen to its exclusive roster. The Kultainen Venla (Golden Venla) is Finland's premier television award, recognising excellence in television production and  performance. 

As the newest addition, Mika brings exceptional dramaturgical skills and confident direction of actors to the team. His approach to storytelling avoids superficiality, focusing on seamlessly intertwining narrative and emotion to create one-of-a-kind experiences. While he excels in drama, Mika also acknowledges that in comedic genres, lightness can sometimes be a deliberate and  effective tool to highlight deeper insights. In commercial filmmaking, he emphasises the importance of delivering messages with sincerity and impact. 

“It’s crucial to find the heart of the story and amplify its essence - that element that makes it genuinely compelling and memorable. I aim to create content that touches people and stays with them, exceeding expectations rather than just meeting them. Working with Directors Guild feels natural, as our collaboration is built on strong trust and a shared vision, ensuring the best possible outcome,” Mika comments. 

Mika’s exclusive agreement enhances the company’s ability to serve its clients with high quality, meaningful content tailored to their needs. 

“Welcoming Mika is a significant milestone on our journey of growth and continuous development. His directorial vision perfectly complements our strategy of acting as moving image consultants, delivering top-tier advertising to our clients -  and, more importantly, what they truly need. Mika brings an extraordinary breadth of expertise that can be utilised across a wide range of productions,” says Directors Guild CEO Juha-Matti Nieminen.

Recent collaborations include commercial films for Lidl, DNA, and Finnair. On the drama side, Mika’s latest TV series, Poromafia, was awarded Best Drama Series of the Year at the Kultainen Venla Awards. At the same event, he was also recognised as Director of the Year, affirming his expertise and commitment to creating impactful and meaningful stories that resonate with both audiences and critics alike.