The traditional Photojournalists’ Autumn Days come to Tampere this year 1.–2.11.2024. The event brings together photojournalism professionals and students.
The program includes lectures by Finnish and international experts, presentations of the latest trends in the field, and most importantly, time for intriguing conversations with likeminded colleagues.
Students can attend the lectures for free. Tickets for coffee, food, and Friday’s evening program can be purchased on the website: https://www.kuvajournalistit.fi/syyspaivat/
ENROLMENT FOR THE PHOTOJOURNALISTS’ AUTUMN DAYS MUST BE DONE VIA THE FORM BELOW BY TUESDAY 15.10.
https://forms.office.com/e/XThwQb52kT
PROGRAM
FRIDAY 1.11.
Day 14–19.30 Tampere University, Kalevantie 4
Evening 20–24 Restaurant Myllärit, Åkerlundinkatu 4
14–15 Registration.
15–15.30 Tampere University introduction tour, university lecturer Elias Lahtinen.
15.30–16 Welcome to Tampere! The chair of Finnish Photojournalists Touko Hujanen. Ossi Ahola and Tuukka Välimäki, Aamulehti: The day in photo editorial – what was ordered and what was delivered! https://www.aamulehti.fi/
16–16.45 Photojournalist 2022 and 2023 Mikko Suutarinen.
16.45-17 Patricia Seppälä Foundation, Paula Arvas. Grant tips by grant officer! https://patriciaseppalansaatio.fi/
17-18 Coffee break.
18-19 Denis Sinyakov. Sinyakov has filmed several conflict areas in Russia, Israel, Turkey, and Afghanistan. Sinyakov’s themes focus on politics, human rights, and environmental rights (particulary in the Arctic) http://www.denissinyakov.com/
19-19.30 Q&A conversation.
Evening program at Ravintola Myllärit, Åkerlundinkatu 4
20–21 Dinner.
21–21.30 Mansen tiikeri -performative music number, Jonne Renvall.
21.30–24 Free socializing, music, and good vibes between colleagues.
SATURDAY 2.11.
Day 9.30–15.00 Tampere University, Kalevantie 4
9.30–10.30 Morning coffee and sponsor products. You might get discount!
10–10.30. A movie by Mari Mantela Kuinka käänsin Rabobeston kylkiasentoon, in the Lecture hall.
10.30–11 Tampere University academic deparment presents: The best of Master Theses.
11–12 Director Mari Mantela discusses about their movie and its creative processes. The discussion also deals with the realities of making movies in Finland. www.marimantela.com
12–13 Lunch.
13–14 Documentarist Heidi Piiroinen shifted from Helsingin Sanomat photographer into freelancer. Piiroinen discusses about their work and projects as a free photographer. https://www.heidipiiroinen.com/
14–15 Panel Discussion: How to deal with this profession?!
How does a photojournalist, photographer, and cinematographer handle all the work; does permanent job result in happiness, or is it better to be free as a freelancer?
Panelists: Heidi Piiroinen, Markus Pentikäinen, Ossi Ahola and Usva Torkki. Moderator, the Chair of Finnish Photojournalists Touko Hujanen.
16.30 Sauna
Feel free to share thoughts and ideas about the weekend. Koskentien sauna, Litukankatu 8, 33500 Tre.