Pioneering masterclasses, matchmaking and networking for the film, TV, gaming and literary industries.
OPEN CALL: Transmedia Game Jam
HELSINKI | 13.-15.02.2026
This Game Jam is designed for gaming companies and teams who want to create games based on existing animation IPs. The goal is to connect creative minds across industries and prototype new ways of storytelling through collaboration.
Film x TV x Games x Comics Industry Networking
DOWNTOWN HELSINKI | 27.02.2026
The Film × TV × Games × Comics Industry Networking event unites producers, developers, animators, publishers, and artists for an evening of creative exchange and collaboration. This special edition features the Transmedia Game Jam Demo Pitching Showcase, where teams present playable demos born from cross-industry partnerships between animation and gaming professionals.
About us
Helsinki Film Lab is a creative hub dedicated to building bridges between film, TV, games, animation, and publishing. We design and deliver masterclasses with international experts, organize industry networking events, and curate 1:1 matchmaking sessions such as Film × Game and Game × Book Matchmaking - both in Finland and at major international festivals and markets. Our mission is to help creators, studios, and rights holders unlock new opportunities for their IP, find cross-industry partners, and reach audiences across formats and borders.
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