MEET THE TEAM

  • Emma-Ilves-CEO

    Emma Ilves

    CEO Blockbusters Gang & Helsinki Casting

    She / Her
    +358 40 5542086
    emma@blockbustersgang.com

    Excel loving and AI curious. Uses enthusiasm and coffee as the main source of energy. Believes that companies can change the world, and responsible ones can even save it.

  • Katri Aksola

    PARTNER

    she/her
    +358 44 333 1764
    katri@helsinkicasting.com

    Zen-seeker, dog lover & aspiring ceramist.

    Change is my comfort zone, so I can go big or I can go home -same same but different.

  • Ansku Sinisalo

    HEAD OF CASTING / PARTNER

    she/they
    +358 40 189 0575
    ansku@helsinkicasting.com

    Tattoos and pickles and all things quirky, kitsch and weird are inspirational.

    Well-known for: sparky & ambitious dynamo-like attitude towards casting work and industry development. Trademark: Eddie Murphy -like loud laughter.

  • Nea-Maria Törmänen

    CASTING DIRECTOR

    she/her
    +358 44 440 1001
    nea@helsinkicasting.com

    Kind-hearted Slytherin. Two things she can’t get enough of: sushi and board games. Enjoys holding auditions, finding new talents, and creating well-matched ensembles of the cast.

  • Saga Grahn

    CASTING ASSISTANT

    she/they
    +358 44 491 8478
    saga@helsinkicasting.com

    Approachable but tells dad jokes. Rants about diversity and representation, because you can change the world one casting at a time. Loves documentaries, absurd films, and tortoises.

  • Ida Söderskär

    FACES SUPPORT SPECIALIST

    she/her
    +
    358 44 500 7071
    faces.support
    @helsinkicasting.com

    With a knack for untangling tribulations, she’ll have your back on track in no time, ensuring your Faces experience is smooth sailing. Got a problem, yo I’ll solve it!

  • Essi Hohko

    VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

    she/they
    +358 44 493 7419
    essi@helsinkicasting.com

    Born and raised in Stockholm, but Helsinki is her city of choice.


    Studying online and visual media, but finds extra joy in making sounds and melodies with her voice and computer. Art is life, life is art.

MEET THE

CREW

  • Mikko Niskala

    1st / 2nd
    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    he/him
    +358 40 046 1236
    mikko@helsinkicasting.com

    Assistant director with a warm heart, good jokes & solid experience. Mikko has worked in the AD department for many years and in 20+ feature films/TV series.

  • Milla Nokelainen

    1st / 2nd / 3rd
    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    she/they
    +358 44 491 4194‬
    milla@helsinkicasting.com

    Strengths: call sheets & excel. Weakness: mozzarella sticks & chili cheese tops. In free time goes with numbers too - usually at bingo.

  • Tommy Vilén

    3rd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
    / 1st JUNIOR AD

    he/him
    +358 44 901 6586
    tommy@helsinkicasting.com

    Arrived from outer space to bring peace and prosperity to humankind. Found working in films and TV more interesting.

  • IIna "Pätsi" Gran

    3rd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    she/her
    +358 44 491 8922
    iina@helsinkicasting.com

    Iina is an assistant director who likes to shoot. Pun intended.