Article / 07.05.2026

Cinéstesia — A new initiative exploring the intersection of film and visual arts

The Espoo Ciné International Film Festival launches Cinéstesia — a festival strand dedicated to the intersections between cinema, visual arts, and artists’ moving image practices.

Article / 23.04.2026

Espoo Ciné recommends: Calle Málaga — 7 May 2026 at Kino Tapiola

The May screening in the Espoo Ciné Recommends series is Calle Málaga, winner of the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival.

Article / 03.03.2026

Sinun Ciné 2026 – Espoo Ciné Seeks Mentors for Idea Competition

Espoo Ciné is now looking for experienced industry professionals to serve as mentors at a workshop taking place on 20–21 May 2026. The application period is open until 31 March 2026 at 23:59.

Article / 26.02.2026

Your Ciné 2026 – Open Call for Competition Entries

The Your Ciné idea competition, now being held for the fifth time, invites emerging creators to refine their film and series ideas together with mentors. Apply by 23 March 2026!

Article / 26.02.2026

Espoo Ciné Recommends: I Swear – March 12, 2026 at Kino Tapiola

The next film in the Espoo Ciné Recommends series is the powerful I Swear . Starring Robert Aramayo, the film earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Actor, ahead of nominees including Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.

Article / 20.02.2026

Espoo Ciné and Kino Tapiola’s Finnish Spring Preview: Isänpäivä – March 4, 2026

Espoo Ciné and Kino Tapiola present a special Finnish preview screening of Isänpäivä (Father’s Day) at Kino Tapiola on Thursday, March 4, 2026, at 5:15 PM. The film’s director, Aleksi…

Article / 10.02.2026

Espoo Ciné is looking for a producer and two interns

We are looking for a producer and two interns for the Espoo Ciné Film Festival 2026. The 37th edition of Espoo Ciné will take place in Espoo and Helsinki from 21–30 August 2026.

Article / 03.02.2026

Espoo Ciné recommends: Pillion

The Espoo Ciné recommends series continue with the screening of Pillion in Kino Tapiola on Thursday, 12 February.

Article / 18.12.2025

Espoo Ciné and Cinema Orion present an special screening of the documentary film Riefenstahl by Andres Veiel on 7 January

Espoo Ciné, in collaboration with Cinema Orion, presents an additional screening of Andres Veiel’s documentary Riefenstahl, which attracted great interest at the August edition of Espoo Ciné and had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The screening is part of Cinema Orion’s European Film Winter series.

Article / 12.12.2025

Crip Ciné pop-up screenings will continue in 2026 

The ”Crip Ciné kylässä” (”Crip Ciné visits”) pop-up screenings organised by Espoo Ciné will continue in 2026 with the support of the Finnish Film Foundation’s funding. In its report, the Parliamentary Finance Committee also proposes additional funding for organizing Crip Ciné kylässä screenings for children and young people in 2026.