Päivi Kettunen, Paivi Kettunen, directorof photography, cinematographer, elokuvaaja, on set with a camera

Award-winning Helsinki-based cinematographer (FSC), EFA-nominated. Known for Ladies of Steel, My Husband’s Wife and Aikuiset.

contact: dopkettunen@gmail.com

Awards & Festivals (highlights)

  • European Film Awards – Best Comedy NomineeLadies of Steel / Teräsleidit

  • European Film Awards – Best Short Film NomineeThe Little Snow Animal / Lumikko

  • Cannes Film Festival – Cinéfondation NomineeTo Return Until / Ainahan ne palaa

  • Hot Docs – Audience Award & Special Jury PrizeSchool of Hope / Toiveiden koulu

  • Raindance Film Festival – Winner, Best International Feature & Best ScreenplayForce of Habit / Tottumiskysymys

  • Venla awards (Finnish Emmys) - NOMINEE Best Drama - My Husband’s Wife

  • Venla awards (Finnish Emmys) - NOMINEE Best Comedy - Aikuiset

    Personal Awards

    • Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Craftmanship Award, cinematographer

    • Red Rock Film Festival (USA) – Special Achievement Award in Cinematography in a Documentary FeatureThe Other Side of Mars

Education

  • Aalto University - Department of Film, Television and Scenography – MASTER OF ARTS (MA), Major in Cinematography