With Miska

Miika J. Norvanto

Miika J. Norvanto! This episode is in Finnish.

A wonderful and very interesting talk with Miika J. Norvanto, who is the producer of our new movie Detour To Father (Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta).

Miika’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/jKIDAP989Tg

Miika is also the CEO and Owner of Kajawood Studios in Finland. At the studio he's responsible for the operation, development, sales, and profitability.

Miika is the main distributor of Finnish indie films, and he has released various of our movies in theaters and on streaming services. He gives us lots of insight about indie filmmaking, distribution, producing films, his faith, Kajawood Studios and much more! And of course we talk about our new feature film that was just released in Finland. A wonderful talk!

Links:

https://www.kajawood.com

https://www.kajawood.com/our-news/

Trailer for the movie: Detour to Father - Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta

https://youtu.be/moFwZ2RqK48

Finnish ticket link for the movie:

https://nytleffaan.fi/elokuva/johanneseikuljejamsankautta/

Enjoy!

Teemu Myöhänen

Teemu Myöhänen! This episode is in Finnish.

Teemu is an inspirational and multi-talented media professional. I have known Teemu for a few years now, and finally I get to sit down with him for this podcast. Last year I was a guest on his and Olli Keituri's MeininkiPaja podcast:

https://youtu.be/yRwt5IzEDVM

Teemu’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/EP0YxGL3wo4

A wonderful unique aspect in Teemu is his love for self-improvement. We talk lots about that, and Teemu also shares some of his own theories how to realize your dreams. Even though Teemu hasn't taught self-help lectures or workshops yet, I feel he will be doing that at some point in his life. This podcast will give you good echoes of this.

We also chat about his plans of making a feature film, his music career, being an entrepreneur and much more. A great talk!

Teemu's links

https://www.karmamedia.fi

https://www.instagram.com/teemumyoha_/

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!

Katri Aksola

Katri Aksola! This episode is in Finnish.

Katri is the CEO of Helsinki Casting in Finland. She has an extensive background in film business, and now she opens up about how she became who she is, and how it is leading a casting agency.

Katri’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/Rm2O-Vw7KZA

I met Katri few years ago when we were acting together in TV series Kontio & Parmas, and I have auditioned for Helsinki Casting many times since then. This conversation is very unique and hugely interesting since it gives insight into how casting process works, and also how actors could be better in auditioning and booking roles.

Katri shares very honestly how casting business is, what kind of values she and Helsinki Casting have, and what kind of a leader she aspires to be. An excellent talk!

Helsinki Casting

https://www.helsinkicasting.com/

Katri's LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katri-aksola-she-her-99870166/

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!

Alectra

Alectra!

I met Alectra at Dr Self Tape Studios, where I often go and record my self tape auditions. Alectra worked there and filmed my audition.

Alectra’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes:

https://youtu.be/muQBf8bQx6A

Alectra is not only an actor, but she has worked as a model for years, and she shares with me how that business is. We also talk about the reality of being an actor in LA, how Alectra likes ASMR videos, and much more!

Since Alectra has helped many people to audition, she gives wonderful tips about how to make a good self tape.

This is an excellent conversation with wonderful Alectra!

Links:

https://www.instagram.com/alectrafying/

Enjoy!

Hanna Kinnunen

Hanna Kinnunen! This episode is in Finnish.

Hanna is a multitalented actor, singer, radio host, journalist, and many other things! Hanna and I have done various improv gigs together and it has always been inspiring to work with her.

Hanna’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/X7Zj6qfZ63U

In this discussion we talk about how Hanna got into professional acting, which was when she won the Finnish TV show Haluatko filmitähdeksi? (Do You Want to Be a Moviestar?) The show put her on the map in the whole country and she became a star.

At some point she stepped out from TV for some years, but she still kept acting and working in her wide field of communications.

A couple of years ago she came back to the daily series Salatut elämät (Secret Lives), in which she plays a colorful character Salla. In our talk Hanna shares her process how she plays Salla, and how it is filming a daily TV series.

In addition to her acting and radio work, she is currently performing in Hanna as Adele – A Night to Remember Show & Dinner at Casino Helsinki. The show consists of Adele’s greatest hits performed by Hanna.

An inspiring talk with a true media professional!

Links:

https://www.lippu.fi/artist/casino-helsinki/

https://casinohelsinki.fi/hanna-as-adele-a-night-to-remember-show-dinner-casino-helsingissa/

This episode was filmed at:

https://www.lamp-factory.com/

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!

Jere Koistinen & Teemu Kantonen

Jere Koistinen & Teemu Kantonen! This episode is in Finnish.

These guys are true independent filmmakers! Jere has just released his 2nd feature film Insite.

Jere and Teemu’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/5AGqhvX77qw

I have known Jere for years and I have followed his journey since his first feature film Ensitreffit, in which I also had a small role. Jere started his filmmaking career in his early twenties and has not stopped since. Jere has his own production company and advertising agency, and that's how he makes his living.

Unlike many other filmmakers who leave to bigger cities, he has stayed in his hometown Varkaus, which is a small city in Finland. Instead of moving to LA he wants to bring Hollywood to Varkaus. And so far he has succeeded in it by bringing international cast (including Eric Roberts) to Finland to act in his new movie Insite.

This is a candid and wonderfully interesting conversation with filmmaker Jere Koistinen and editor Teemu Kantonen about how Insite was made.

INSITE Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTxKrjZbIZ4

INSITE Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/insitemovie/

INSITE website

https://www.insitemovie.com/

Jere's production company's YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ajHT3j9oDr4HNyAAWo9yQ

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!

Michèle Haines

Michèle Haines!

Michèle is a multitalented entertainer, and a very fun person! We met casually at Ismo's stand-up show, and got to know each other a bit there. But now on this podcast we finally get to talk for longer.

Michèle’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/oFuHz3M352g

This is a wonderful and relaxed talk between two people who are getting to know each other. We chat about stand-up comedy, voice-over work, Ismo, Michèle's podcast On the Line with Babsie and much more! On the Line with Babsie is a merry podcast in which Michèle talks on the phone with her mom!

Enjoy this entertaining, light and all over the place conversation! Michèle is a wonderful and radiant guest!

Michèle's links:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cheleonearth/

Website

http://cheleonearth.com/

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@cheleonearth

Podcast: On the Line with Babsie

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-line-with-babsie/id1479524108

Available on platforms via search: On the Line with Babsie

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@cheleonearth

Sam the Ham short film

https://youtu.be/rVKQXcIIN-A

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!

Deena Odelle Hyatt

Deena Odelle Hyatt!

Deena is a wonderful and inspiring person who I have run into many times at Dr. Self Tapes in RiTA House co-working space. Deena works at RiTA House, and in her own words she's Fairy Godmother there. She takes care of the members, events and many other things.

Deena’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/VdQ9yj0lThg

I hadn't had a long talk with Deena before, so this was a wonderful opportunity for me to find out who she is. I knew she did something with Alexander Technique, so I wanted to find out more about that. It turns out she is a highly experienced professional in that field. Deena is a Posture Specialist, Movement Coach and Body Mindfulness Wizard at Mind Body Grace.

This is a very educational, inspirational and even healing podcast about Deena, poetry, arts, Alexander Technique and how to apply it, and much more.

A wonderful discussion!

Deena's links:

https://www.instagram.com/deenaoh/

https://mindbodygrace.com

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!

Suzan and Zeke Jones

Suzan and Zeke Jones!

Suzan and Zeke are a wonderful mom and son duo! This is an inspiring conversation with Joneses about how their Hollywood family works together in film business, and how they have been doing it since Zeke was very young.

Suzan and Zeke Jones’ episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes.

https://youtu.be/qKacOG8YAqQ

We talk about a wide range of topics, including Zeke's homeschooling, learning to play guitar after falling in love with Pink Floyd, Suzan's bodybuilding background and much more.

We also discuss about their films Dry Blood and Of The Devil, and about violent plays in which Zeke acts at Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group!

My apologies, there are some audio issues since we had to use the backup recording, but the quality is still OK. This is a wonderful and inspiring talk!

Suzan's links

https://www.instagram.com/suzanjonesphoto/

https://www.skjimages.com

Zeke's links

https://www.instagram.com/zekedonovanjones/

https://www.facebook.com/zeke.jones.184

Of The Devil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Zeke Jones)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2RXNYPv26166S6TuY0XrbV?si=Eh9dFdN3R5-6uCbWOlAYYA

Of The Devil

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B5K3YWWC/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Dry Blood

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07M68H6K9/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus).

Enjoy!