Einari Paakkanen
Known for
Directing
Born
January 16, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
Jämsä, Finland
Biography
Einari Paakkanen is an award-winning filmmaker known for his warm, intimate, and human-centered storytelling. His films have been screened internationally at major festivals including CPH:DOX, Sheffield DocFest, and Visions du Réel. His film KARAOKE PARADISE was shortlisted for the Best Documentary at the European Film Awards and won the Jussi Award for Best Finnish Documentary. Einari holds an MA in Documentary Directing from ESCAC in Barcelona and has participated in programs such as IDFAcademy, Twelve for the Future, Ice & Fire, MFI’s Script2Film, and Berlinale Talents. In addition to directing, he has also worked as an editor, sound recordist, teacher, and festival programmer. He has ser...
Best known work
Black Ice
2007
Princess
2010
Games People Play
2020
Dirty Bomb
2011
Karaoke Paradise
2022
My Father from Sirius
2016
Gimme Some Respect
2010
Girls' Night
2008Cross-country
2019Where Is Thon?
2016Filmography
2026
Puolanka Pussy RallyDirector, Editor
2026
Invisible EnemyDirector
2024
Forgetting LeninDirector
2022
Karaoke ParadiseDirector, Editor, Writer
2020
Games People PlayLocation Scout
2019
Cross-countryDirector
2016
My Father from Siriusas Himself, Director, Writer, Screenplay
2016
Where Is Thon?Director, Animation, Writer, Editor
2015
Promised LandCo-Writer
2013
Permanent TogetherWriter
2011
Dirty BombLocation Manager
2010
PrincessLocation Manager
2010
Gimme Some RespectLocation Manager
2008
The Finest and the GreatestAssistant Editor
2008
Girls' NightAssistant Editor
2007
Black IceAssistant Editor