MEET THE TEAM

  • Katri Aksola

    CEO / FOUNDER, PARTNER

    she/her
    +358 44 3331764
    katri@helsinkicasting.com

    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 1890575
    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.

  • Jonna Salonen

    HEAD OF CREW / TEAM LEADER

    she/her
    +358405399963
    jonna@helsinkicasting.com

    Queen of smooth processes to maximaze the time of rest. Contact me if you are interested in working or doing your internship wih us!

  • Nea-Maria Törmänen

    CASTING DIRECTOR

    she/her
    +358 44 4401001
    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.

  • Emma "Eme" Ahola

    CASTING ASSOCIATE

    she/they
    +358 44 4918971
    emma@helsinkicasting.com

    An adventurous Casting Associate and Actress. She loves to enjoy art in different forms, play games and make her DIY-projects. Her outgoing personality is great for street casting and holding auditions!

  • Saga Grahn

    CASTING ASSISTANT

    she/they
    +358 44 4918478
    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.

  • Mikko Niskala

    1st / 2nd / 3rd ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    he/him
    +358 40 0461 236
    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.