KIDS FOR KIDS -JURY

Veera Perttula

Veera Perttula works in children's theatre in Tampere. As the sales assistant for Ahaa Teatteri, she is responsible for theatre tour marketing around Finland. She is also part of the artistic management of Ahaa Teatteri. She has graduated as a Bachelor of Culture and Arts from Tampere University of Applied Sciences, specialising in production management.

Mika Mustikkamäki

Mika Mustikkamäki works as the project manager of Tampere City Library, where he coordinates a media literacy theme group to advance media education. He is a Candidate of Sociology, writing his master’s thesis on digital games and media literacy at Tampere University.

Riku Niemelä

Riku Niemelä is a second year student at Messukylä Upper Secondary School. He has been making short films with his friends for four years. He also writes film scripts, and follows both Finnish and international film culture actively.

Kaisu Sahamies

Kaisu Sahamies, 16, attends the media programme of Messukylä Upper Secondary School. She enjoys watching films, reading and creative writing.

Anna Suonsyrjä

Anna Suonsyrjä is a candidate for the matriculation examination from Tampere Arts Oriented Senior Secondary School. She is has a keen interest in film and has been involved with a local film club, Charlie. In her spare time she sings in her own groups and plays the saxophone in a big band.