Hi, I'm Topi Puolakangas, a cultural producer specialized in audiovisual production. I have a passion for creating engaging video content, from live streams to podcasts, and I thrive on producing meaningful work that tells a story. With experience in both horizontal and vertical video formats, I have worked extensively in event filming and content creation. I am fluent in English and Finnish, possess a category B driving license, and enjoy a variety of hobbies including artistic photography, Tai Shin Mun kung fu, and growing chili peppers. I'm currently looking for interesting and meaningful work following my freelancing career.

Topi Puolakangas

Hi, I'm Topi Puolakangas, a cultural producer specialized in audiovisual production. I have a passion for creating engaging video content, from live streams to podcasts, and I thrive on producing meaningful work that tells a story. With experience in both horizontal and vertical video formats, I have worked extensively in event filming and content creation. I am fluent in English and Finnish, possess a category B driving license, and enjoy a variety of hobbies including artistic photography, Tai Shin Mun kung fu, and growing chili peppers. I'm currently looking for interesting and meaningful work following my freelancing career.

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Hi, I’m Topi Puolakangas, a cultural producer specialized in audiovisual production. I have a passion for creating engaging video content, from live streams to podcasts, and I thrive on producing meaningful work that tells a story. With experience in both horizontal and vertical video formats, I have worked extensively in event filming and content creation.

I am fluent in English and Finnish, possess a category B driving license, and enjoy a variety of hobbies including artistic photography, Tai Shin Mun kung fu, and growing chili peppers. I’m currently looking for interesting and meaningful work following my freelancing career.

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Language

Finnish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Visualist at Seinäjoki municipal education and training consortium Sedu
February 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Created video productions for education, marketing, and projects. Produced podcasts, live streams, photographs, and Thinglink content. Handled accessibility and visual design of Moodle courses.
Insert editor and videographer at Nummirock festival
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Filmed and edited live stream inserts for the festival.
Cameraman and editor at Provinssi festival
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Filmed and edited mood montages for festival stages. Directed multicamera broadcasts for Woodland Stage performances.
Videographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2025 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Culture and Arts at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Drone filming license (A1/A3 OPEN subcategory EASA)
April 19, 2025 - April 19, 2030

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment
    paper Sedu esittää: Kun tänään lähden | valmistujaiset, kevät 2025 | (Music video)

    I shot, directed and edited the video for School graduation ceremony.