Finland's Most Versatile Production Hub
Tampere has established itself as one of Finland's leading destinations for film and television production. Combining modern production facilities, experienced crews, competitive incentives and diverse filming locations, the city offers an efficient and film-friendly environment for both domestic and international productions.
Located in the heart of Finland, Tampere allows productions to access urban environments, historic architecture, industrial settings, forests and lakes within a short driving distance, helping filmmakers maximize production value while minimizing travel time.
Production Incentives
International productions filming in Tampere may benefit from Finland's national audiovisual production incentive administered by Business Finland, together with regional incentives offered through Film Tampere.
These incentives can significantly improve the financing structure of feature films, television series, commercials and other audiovisual productions while maintaining a high production standard.
Modern Studios and Production Facilities
Tampere offers professional production infrastructure, including the Mediapolis studio complex, sound stages, green screen facilities, production offices and post-production services.
Whether a production requires practical set construction, visual effects support or controlled studio environments, the region provides flexible facilities suitable for projects of different scales.
Diverse Filming Locations
Few production regions offer such a wide variety of locations within such short travel distances. Modern city streets, historic districts, rivers, industrial environments, forests and thousands of lakes are all easily accessible from Tampere.
These diverse landscapes allow productions to create multiple visual worlds without relocating across long distances, saving both time and production costs.
Experienced Film Professionals
The Tampere region is home to experienced directors, producers, cinematographers, production designers, editors, sound professionals, visual effects artists and production crews.
Many local professionals have contributed to international feature films, television productions and streaming projects, making collaboration with international teams both efficient and straightforward.
Theatre Resources and Production Design
One of Tampere's unique strengths is its long theatrical tradition. The city is home to two major professional theatres with highly skilled scenic workshops, experienced set builders, costume designers and extensive costume rental collections.
These resources provide valuable support for productions requiring practical sets, period costumes, props and high-quality craftsmanship that enhance production value on screen.
Casting and Extras
Tampere has an active network of actors, performers and background artists available for film and television productions. Local casting professionals and a strong extras community make it possible to efficiently assemble large groups of background performers when required.
This flexible casting environment supports productions ranging from intimate dramas to large-scale genre films.
A Film-Friendly City
Tampere has built a strong reputation as a city that welcomes audiovisual productions. Local authorities, Film Tampere and regional partners work closely with filmmakers to facilitate production planning and filming.
Efficient permit processes and a collaborative approach help productions move smoothly from development to principal photography.
International Co-Productions
The region has extensive experience supporting international productions and European co-productions. English-speaking professionals, reliable infrastructure and a collaborative production culture make Tampere an attractive partner for filmmakers from around the world.
Whether producing an independent feature film or a large international collaboration, Tampere provides the resources, expertise and flexibility needed to support ambitious productions.
Twin Lakes Films
Based in Tampere, Twin Lakes Films develops internationally focused feature films while actively seeking collaboration with producers, investors, distributors and creative partners across Europe and North America.
We believe Tampere offers one of the strongest combinations of production infrastructure, creative talent and cinematic locations in Northern Europe, making it an outstanding base for international filmmaking.