I am a seasoned cinematographer and photographer with over 25 years of experience working on documentaries, cultural weekly shows, current affairs, investigative journalism, news and sports productions. I have spent two decades as a cinematographer at the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) and continue to work as a freelance filmmaker, bringing a wide range of credits to screen and a hands-on approach to lighting, camera, and storytelling. I am also well-versed in sound recording and color grading using DaVinci Resolve. For aerial scenes I utilize the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Photography has always been a passion of mine, and I maintain an active practice in both documentary and creative shoots, blending technical craft with a flexible, storytelling mindset.

Jouni Soikkeli

I am a seasoned cinematographer and photographer with over 25 years of experience working on documentaries, cultural weekly shows, current affairs, investigative journalism, news and sports productions. I have spent two decades as a cinematographer at the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) and continue to work as a freelance filmmaker, bringing a wide range of credits to screen and a hands-on approach to lighting, camera, and storytelling. I am also well-versed in sound recording and color grading using DaVinci Resolve. For aerial scenes I utilize the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Photography has always been a passion of mine, and I maintain an active practice in both documentary and creative shoots, blending technical craft with a flexible, storytelling mindset.

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I am a seasoned cinematographer and photographer with over 25 years of experience working on documentaries, cultural weekly shows, current affairs, investigative journalism, news and sports productions. I have spent two decades as a cinematographer at the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) and continue to work as a freelance filmmaker, bringing a wide range of credits to screen and a hands-on approach to lighting, camera, and storytelling.

I am also well-versed in sound recording and color grading using DaVinci Resolve. For aerial scenes I utilize the DJI Mini 3 Pro. Photography has always been a passion of mine, and I maintain an active practice in both documentary and creative shoots, blending technical craft with a flexible, storytelling mindset.

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Work Experience

Cinematographer / Camera Operator / Editor at YLE Production Company
November 2, 2018 - November 2, 2018
Cinematography, lighting, camera operation and editing for documentaries, weekly cultural shows, current affairs, news and sports productions; contributed to investigative journalism and a wide range of credits.
Cinematographer at Freelancer
December 2, 2018 - November 11, 2025
Documentaries, reportage, investigative journalism, news stories, cultural weekly shows, reality, sports, and other productions.
Cinematographer at MTV3 Finland
December 31, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Commercials, corporate and B2B projects, educational films.

Education

Master Class at ASC (The American Society of Cinematographers)
January 1, 2024 - November 11, 2025
Workshop at Maine Media Workshops
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Selection for Tampere Film Festival 2019
January 1, 2019 - November 11, 2025
Selection for Helsinki International Film Festival 2018
January 1, 2018 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other