Film Lapland

The Finnish Lapland Film Commission will help you find the ideal locations, service providers and crew members for your production. We exist to make your experience in Finnish Lapland efficient, easy and enjoyable. All of our services are free of charge. With its rough, untamed nature, Finnish Lapland offers a unique outdoor studio setting for film and TV productions. The mystical twilight of winter and the midnight sun of summer have always sparked creative madness and magic in the locals and visitors alike. Finnish Lapland is a place where nature inspires the imagination with its raw beauty and surprising contrasts. ** Scandinavia’s Best Snow and Ice Conditions ** Finnish Lapland is a sought-after winter filming location because of our reliable snow and ice conditions. Our lakes freeze, on average, well before the lakes in the neighboring parts of Scandinavia, and likewise, are freed of their ice cover weeks later. Permanent snow generally covers the region by November, but can occasionally arrive earlier, in October. ** Easy Access ** Thanks to a national law called Everyman's Right, you can access land and waterways, free of charge and without the need for special permission. Of course, no one is allowed to breach privacy laws, infringe on private property or create undue disturbances, especially with regard to sensitive habitats and national parks. Keeping a healthy amount of common sense in mind, Everyman's Right is a uniquely simple concept that makes filming in Finland uncomplicated. Finnish Lapland is not only about pristine landscapes. It is about excellent infrastructure, bureaucracy-free operations, and a can-do attitude. It is friendly, efficient and hospitable.