Emilia Hernesniemi

Emilia Hernesniemi

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Emilia Hernesniemi (born in 1983) is a Finnish filmmaker, who initially forged a successful career in fashion as a designer and creative director. Her short documentary, Goodbye Tornio (orig. Hei Hei Tornio) premiered at the prestigious Toronto Hot Docs festival and the film also received widespread acclaim, securing accolades such as the Finnish Jussi award.

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Goodbye Tornio 2021 (7)

Goodbye Tornio is a vivid depiction of being young, fearlessly following your dreams and figuring things out on your own as you go. Eighteen-year-old Vilma celebrates her graduation from high school, with toasts from loving parents and parties with best friends, before leaving her hometown in Lapland and moving to the big city.
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Radical Creatives 2024

There is no ready formula for changing the world. “Radical Creatives” recognises the potential of creativity as a force for global change towards a more attractive and nuanced future. The 1-hour documentary explores the underutilized power of radical creativity. It's a story of overcoming self-doubt by using a collective creative force. The film weaves a compelling narrative that captivates the world of Finnish oddity at Aalto University and beyond, where tradition meets rebellion. Creativity is courage and action; it belongs to everyone and lives in all of us.