Mikko Mäkelä (born January 1989) is a Finnish-British filmmaker based in London. He is known for directing the feature films A Moment in the Reeds (2017)[1] and Sebastian (2024).[2] He was listed by IndieWire as one of 25 LGBTQ filmmakers on the rise.[3]
Mikko Mäkelä | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1989 |
| Other names | Mikko Makela |
| Alma mater | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Website | www |
Early life edit
Mäkelä grew up in a small town in eastern Finland.[4] He was 18 when he moved to England,[5] where studied at English literature and French at the University of Nottingham and University College London (UCL), and Drama at the City Literary Institute.[6] He began his filmmaking career as an editor.[7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Other | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Coven | Assistant | |||||
| 2015 | Hard to Lose | Yes | Short film | ||||
| 2015 | Fallen Soldiers | Assistant | |||||
| 2017 | A Moment in the Reeds | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2022 | Palvelus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film | ||
| 2023 | Nothing Special | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film | |
| 2024 | Sebastian | Yes | Yes | Yes | [2] |
References edit
- ^ Dry, Jude (7 November 2018). "The 14 Best Queer International Films of 2018". IndieWire. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b Balaga, Marta (19 January 2024). "'Sebastian' Director Mikko Makela on Providing a 'Frank and Honest' Portrayal of Queer Sexuality in Sundance Pick (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Norway scores with three Sundance competition entries - Denmark and Finland bring minor co-pros". Nordisk Film & TV Fond. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Vanha-Majamaa, Anton (15 June 2018). "Mikko Mäkelä pakeni homofobiaa Britanniaan – nyt hän on tehnyt elokuvan, jossa parikymppinen suomalaismies rakastuu syyrialaiseen timpuriin mökkirannassa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 19 January 2024.(subscription required)
- ^ Sorrento, Matthew (15 December 2018). "Lakehouse Improvisation: Mikko Mäkelä on A Moment in the Reeds". Film International. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Mikko Makela". Peccadillo Pictures. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ Crawford, Ryan (8 June 2018). "SIFF Spotlight "A Moment in the Reeds": An Interview with Filmmaker Mikko Makela". Seattle Gay Scene. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
External links edit
Mikko Mäkelä at IMDb
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