Hi, I’m Teemu Haapaniemi, a multimedia producer, screenwriter and composer based in Kokkola, Finland. I hold a Master of Arts in Audiovisual Media Culture from the University of Lapland and have led and produced AV projects across education, culture and media, blending creative storytelling with hands-on project management. Over the years I’ve worked with universities, cultural organizations and independent productions, contributing music, scriptwriting and performance to films and live shows, and guiding content creation from concept to premiere. I’m passionate about building regional AV ecosystems, collaborating with partners, and sharing my experience through teaching and festival work. Here is my showreel from few of the films: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Teemu Haapaniemi

Hi, I’m Teemu Haapaniemi, a multimedia producer, screenwriter and composer based in Kokkola, Finland. I hold a Master of Arts in Audiovisual Media Culture from the University of Lapland and have led and produced AV projects across education, culture and media, blending creative storytelling with hands-on project management. Over the years I’ve worked with universities, cultural organizations and independent productions, contributing music, scriptwriting and performance to films and live shows, and guiding content creation from concept to premiere. I’m passionate about building regional AV ecosystems, collaborating with partners, and sharing my experience through teaching and festival work. Here is my showreel from few of the films: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Hi, I’m Teemu Haapaniemi, a multimedia producer, screenwriter and composer based in Kokkola, Finland. I hold a Master of Arts in Audiovisual Media Culture from the University of Lapland and have led and produced AV projects across education, culture and media, blending creative storytelling with hands-on project management.

Over the years I’ve worked with universities, cultural organizations and independent productions, contributing music, scriptwriting and performance to films and live shows, and guiding content creation from concept to premiere. I’m passionate about building regional AV ecosystems, collaborating with partners, and sharing my experience through teaching and festival work.

Here is my showreel from few of the films: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

English
Advanced
Finnish
Fluent
Swedish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Project Manager at Softwave Software Ltd
March 1, 2020 - November 21, 2025
Expert tasks in knowledge-based management and financial management, project management tasks, training
Project Worker at Central Ostrobothnia Vocational College
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Digital project for elderly care; content production for Kaupunki-Ikkuna-Kokkola YouTube channel
Project Manager at SAKUSTARS
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Project financial management, procurement, human resource management, reporting, coordination; event production for SAKUstars cultural competitions
Project Manager at Central Ostrobothnia Adult Education / Media Centre LIME / Arctic Image Project
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Project financial management, procurement, human resource management, reporting, coordination; event production; producer in multiple AV productions
Producer, Guide at Adult Education in Central Ostrobothnia / ATTRACTIVENESS WITH AV PRODUCTIONS PROJECT (VETO)
December 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Construction, script, production of the Ohjaan.fi introductory videos
Executive Director at Cultural Association Buy Life
May 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Led a youth culture café project; financial management, marketing and partner development
Cultural Instructor at City of Kokkola / Cultural Services
August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2007
Coordination and implementation of Wanha Kalle's Summer Week; street musician project
Cultural Trainee at City of Kokkola / Cultural Services
July 1, 2006 - July 1, 2006
Assisting in cultural events during the summer
Producer's Assistant / Journalist at YLE Radio Keski-Pohjanmaa
July 1, 2005 - July 1, 2005
Various media productions, production of a Christmas series
Journalist at Radio Sata
December 1, 2003 - December 1, 2003
Daily reporter jobs, news reporting
Journalist at YLE Radio Keski-Pohjanmaa
July 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003
Daily reporter jobs, news reporting
Clerk at Kokkola Travel Agency
October 1, 2000 - October 1, 2000
Package tour sales, planning and implementation of club trips
Teacher at Kiviniitty Secondary School and Upper Secondary School
May 1, 1998 - May 1, 1998
Teacher of music

Education

Master of Arts at University of Lapland
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Media at Turku University of Applied Sciences (Arts Academy)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Diploma in Tourism at Jakobstad Business School
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Matriculation Examination at Kiviniitty Upper Secondary School
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996

Qualifications

Diploma in Tourism
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Government
    paper Tätä ei saa muualta (A finnish hockey team-documentary)

    Tätä ei saa muualta (A finnish hockey team-documentary) was played 2023-2024 on C-more stream service.

    paper The Demon Midday

    A short film about a young woman possessed by a demon seeking cure from a reclusive witch.
    An allegory of serious depression and the unattainability of psychotherapy.