Finland welcomes international film and TV productions with up to 40% support

Filming in Finland is simple and production-friendly. Public filming is generally allowed without permits, but filmmakers are expected to respect privacy, local practices and data protection principles.

Paul Guilfoyle reflects on filming Over Your Dead Body in Finland, praising the country’s calm, focused and human-centered working culture. Shot in the Tampere region, the production left a lasting impression on the actor and highlighted Finland’s unique appeal as a filming location.

Finland’s audiovisual production incentive has attracted international productions, with leading studios and film stars such as Glenn Close, Emma Thompson and Jason Segel speaking positively about their experiences in the country.