C I N E M A T O G R A P H E R   &   V I S U A L   A R T I S T
Based in Finland
laura.k.seppala@gmail.com

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E D U C A T I O N 

2015 - 2019    Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Bachelor of Culture, Arts and Media, Cinematography 

           2019    Bachelor's thesis. Picture as a Tool for Storytelling: Narration of Characters by Visual Means. Grade 5/5

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2013 - 2015    Lahti Academy of Liberal and Fine Arts, Filmmaking

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2009 - 2012    Kannas Upper Secondary School (Lahti), Art and Design

           2012    General upper secondary school diploma in visual arts. Grade 5/5

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O P E N   U N I V E R S I T Y   S T U D I E S

2023 - 2024    University of Helsinki, Bachelor's & Master's Programme in Art Studies

           2024    Film History (Master's Programme)

           2024    The Arts and Philosophy (Master's Programme)

           2024    Film Analysis 1 (Master's Programme)

           2023    Documentary Film (Master's Programme)

           2023    Introduction to Film and Television Studies (Master's Programme)

           2023    Introduction to Art Studies (Bachelor's Programme)

           2023    Introduction to Comparative Literature (Bachelor's Programme)

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F E A T U R E   F I L M 

2024   Parvet, directors: Hannaleena Hauru & Katja Gauriloff, Elokuvayhtiö Aamu Oy Ab

 

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V I D E O A R T

2022     Imago, video installation                           

2021     Ikuinen ajallinen, video installation

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S H O R T   F I L M S

2023     Helsinki Calling directors: Uneton48 working group

2021     By the Water, director: Katariina Havukainen

2020     Jalasjärvi Nail Art, director: Hanna-Leena Köykkä

2018     Sankari, director: Jenna Hattunen

2017     Ihmisten Kaltaiset Olennot, director: Sami Ylönen

2017     Taikuri, director: Samuel Kirkhope

2017     Olipa Kerran Karkkipäivä, director: Jori Korpela

2016     Ode to New Generations, director: Laura Seppälä

2016     Kuuletko Kurpan Kutsuvan?, directors: Uneton48 working group

2015     Duunissa 75130, director: Hanna Ijäs 

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M U S I C   V I D E O S 

2025     Antti Autio - Tuhansien öitten läpi, director: Anna-Sofia Savela

2025     Syskofrenia - Pilviin, directors: Saga Söderström & Laura Seppälä

2018     Terri - Oo Hiljaa, directors: Lina Kuhanen & Terri Niemi

2018     Otto Kouvonen - JÄÄ VII, director: Laura Seppälä

2016     Itä-Hollola Installaatio - Vittu Mä En Muuta Helsinkiin, director: Riikka Pusila

2015     Eraesmus - Never Ever Again, director: Laura Seppälä              

2015     Eraesmus - Vultures I Talk To Usually, director: Laura Seppälä  

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F I L M   F E S T I V A L S   A N D   E V E N T S 

 2024     Helsinki International Film Festival – Rakkautta & Anarkiaa, Parvet 

2024     Kokkolan Kinojuhlat, Parvet

2023     Espoo Ciné International Film Festival, Sinun Ciné -ideakilpailu 2023 (Finalist), Hunting Unicorns

2023     Uneton48 Loppugaala, (Finalist), Helsinki Calling

2023     Uneton48 -näytös, Helsinki Calling

2021     Lapua Art and Film Festival (Best National Film), Jalasjärvi Nail Art

2021     Kalevi Awards (Best Sound Design), Jalasjärvi Nail Art

2020     Student Los Angeles Film Awards (Semifinalist) , Jalasjärvi Nail Art

2019     Northern Character Film&TV Festival, Jalasjärvi Nail Art

2019     Tampere Film Festival, Jalasjärvi Nail Art

2019     SES PITCH 2019, Elokuvakoulujen Pitchaus kilpailu (Wins from Meguru & Angel Films), Jalasjärvi Nail Art

2018     Tampere Film Festival, Sankari  

2018     TUFF - Trash & Underground Film Festival, Ihmisten Kaltaiset Olennot

2017     IIK! Kauhuelokuvafestivaali, Ihmisten Kaltaiset Olennot

2017     Tampere Film Festival, Taikuri

2016     Uneton48 -näytös, Kuuletko Kurpan Kutsuvan?

2016     Helsinki International Artist Programme, Duunissa 75130

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E X H I B I T I O N S

2015     Group exhibition, Taidemuseon Taidelauantai, Lahden Taidemuseo, Lahti

2015     Group exhibition, Kutsunäyttely, Lahti

2015     Group exhibition, Taidelinjojen kevätnäyttely, Artel, Lahti

2015     Solo exhibition, Laura Seppälä: kokoelma akryylimaalauksia, Pikku Hanhi, Lahti

2015     Solo exhibition, Laura Seppälä: kokoelma akryylimaalauksia, co/Galleria, Lahti

2011     Group exhibition, Lopputyönäyttely, Lahti

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G R A N T S 

2024     One-year grant for Hunting Unicorns woking group, Kone Foundation

2022     Personal grant, Arts Promotion Centre Finland Taike

2021     Personal grant, Arts Promotion Centre Finland Taike

2019     Jalasjärvi Nail Art working group, Finnish Cultural Foundation

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M E M B E R S H I P S

2025    Filmiaura ry

2024    Diversiteettityöryhmä (WIFT)

2023    Women in Film & Television Finland (WIFT)

 

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