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Mikko Mäkelä (filmmaker)

Mikko Mäkelä (born January 1989) is a Finnish-British filmmaker based in London. He is known for directing the feature films A Moment in the Reeds (2017)[1] and Sebastian (2024).[2] He was listed by IndieWire as one of 25 LGBTQ filmmakers on the rise.[3]

Mikko Mäkelä
BornJanuary 1989
Other namesMikko Makela
Alma mater
Years active2012–present
Websitewww.mikkomakela.com

Early life edit

Mäkelä grew up in a small town in eastern Finland.[4] He was 18 when he moved to England,[5] where studied at English literature and French at the University of Nottingham and University College London (UCL), and Drama at the City Literary Institute.[6] He began his filmmaking career as an editor.[7]

Filmography edit

Year Title Director Writer Producer Editor Other Notes
2015 The Coven Assistant
2015 Hard to Lose Yes Short film
2015 Fallen Soldiers Assistant
2017 A Moment in the Reeds Yes Yes Yes Yes
2022 Palvelus Yes Yes Yes Short film
2023 Nothing Special Yes Yes Yes Yes Short film
2024 Sebastian Yes Yes Yes [2]

References edit

  1. ^ Dry, Jude (7 November 2018). "The 14 Best Queer International Films of 2018". IndieWire. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b Balaga, Marta (19 January 2024). "'Sebastian' Director Mikko Makela on Providing a 'Frank and Honest' Portrayal of Queer Sexuality in Sundance Pick (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Norway scores with three Sundance competition entries - Denmark and Finland bring minor co-pros". Nordisk Film & TV Fond. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  4. ^ Vanha-Majamaa, Anton (15 June 2018). "Mikko Mäkelä pakeni homofobiaa Britanniaan – nyt hän on tehnyt elokuvan, jossa parikymppinen suomalaismies rakastuu syyrialaiseen timpuriin mökkirannassa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 19 January 2024.(subscription required)
  5. ^ Sorrento, Matthew (15 December 2018). "Lakehouse Improvisation: Mikko Mäkelä on A Moment in the Reeds". Film International. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Mikko Makela". Peccadillo Pictures. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
  7. ^ Crawford, Ryan (8 June 2018). "SIFF Spotlight "A Moment in the Reeds": An Interview with Filmmaker Mikko Makela". Seattle Gay Scene. Retrieved 19 January 2024.

External links edit

Mikko Mäkelä at IMDb

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