Alumni

Matti Laine
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Matti Laine

European Showrunner Programme

Alumni

Writer | »THE PARADISE«, »BORDERTOWN«

Vita

I studied dramaturgy at the Tampere University for three years before getting into the Theatre Academy. I graduated from there as an actor and I consider my experience working as one in theaters, movies and TV-industry my best writing school. Working and learning as an episode writer in series like »Bordertown« and »Bullets« prepared me to become a head writer of »The Paradise«-series (YLE, Mediapro), seasons 1-3. I am a great fan of powerful writing and very eager to learn more every day.

Nationality: Finnish
Residence: Oulu, Finland
Writing Language(s): Finnish, English
Specialities: Ten crime novels published, Graduated from Theatre Academy of Finland as an actor F.I.A.

Works

»The Paradise« | 2018-2023

Series | Finland/Spain | Head Writer

»The bullets« | 2018

Series | Finland| Episode Writer

»Bordertown« | 2016

Series | Finland| Episode Writer

I value a work environment where everyone involved is given an opportunity to give hers/his best contribution for the mutual artistic vision.

Matti Laine