Helena Mielonen

Helena Mielonen (Finland), a graduate in cultural management, works at the Docpoint – Helsinki Documentary Film Festival. Previously she has also worked at other film festivals in Finland and for other film industry and cultural events.

What interested you most in participating in this project?

I have to admit that to be able to experience the most remarkable film festival in Europe, in the whole world even, was itself a quite unrivalled opportunity. Of course I hope to gain a different perspective on my own work, and to exchange opinions and information with professionals and young people of different nationalities.

What kind of films do you hope to see during the festival?

Small independent theatres have disappeared in Finland. This brings up the need to see films that you are not able to find at the multiplexes. It’s always interesting to discover what is happening abroad.

Can you define the most important role provided by the Cannes film festival?

To praise the art of cinema; putting it on the pedestal where it belongs. It acts as a forum for all who are interested in films.

Johanna Kinnari