Production Service · Co-Production · From the Arctic Ocean to the South of Lithuania
We've been
on your side of
the table.
on your side of
the table.
TLSNKI is run by producers — people who have developed projects, fought for budgets, protected creative visions, and delivered. When you work with us, you work with someone who understands what you have at stake.
Tell us about your project →
70°N
North Norway
Our production region
LAPLAND
HELSINKI
TALLINN
BALTICS
— 2 000 km —
56°N
South Lithuania
TLSNKI brings together Homeless Bob in Tallinn and 61NORTH in Helsinki — two established production companies, one joint operation. Decades of combined experience on both sides of the Gulf of Finland, now available through a single partner. We offer full production service and co-production — not as a vendor, but as a partner who has sat where you're sitting. The difference is felt in every conversation: we know the questions you haven't thought to ask yet. Our reach extends from northern Norway to southern Lithuania.
0 km²
land area · 30.000 km
coastline
coastline
01
Executive Producer
No surprises.
That's the promise.
That's the promise.
You need a partner who thinks about the whole picture — cash rebate structures, co-production options, budget transparency, contingency planning. We've been in your position. We know how to prepare and minimise risks — before they become problems.
Finland: 25% national cash rebate
+ regional incentives up to 25%
Estonia: 40% cash rebate
Both — one team, full transparency.
+ regional incentives up to 25%
Estonia: 40% cash rebate
Both — one team, full transparency.
02
Director
Your vision
is the brief.
is the brief.
We're not here to sell you locations. We're here to serve your vision — from first conversation to final frame. That means understanding not just where to shoot, but what lighting, casting, production design and crew will make your story come alive. Our job is to find the best people and resources for every layer of your creative palette — and make sure nothing stands between you and what you're trying to make.
Location scouting · Creative support
19h summer light · Real winter
Medieval to Nordic — all within reach
19h summer light · Real winter
Medieval to Nordic — all within reach
03
Line Producer
One contact.
Full coverage.
Full coverage.
You don't need to coordinate between vendors. Permits, crew, equipment, scheduling, accommodation, logistics — across four countries, through one experienced person who owns the problem and solves it.
First response within hours
Permits · Crew · Equipment
Scheduling · Logistics · Casting
Finland + Estonia · Single contact
Permits · Crew · Equipment
Scheduling · Logistics · Casting
Finland + Estonia · Single contact
Full service.
From first call
to final cut.
From first call
to final cut.
We bring the full range of production expertise under one roof — not to check boxes, but to actively protect your project. Every decision we make is filtered through the same question: what would we do if this were our own production?
One team. Four countries. Your interests, first.
One team. Four countries. Your interests, first.
01
Development & Financing
Co-production structuring, cash rebate applications, funding consultation. We navigate the incentive systems across the region and combine them to maximum effect for your production.
02
Location Scouting & Management
From untouched Arctic forests to Soviet-era landmarks to Nordic modernism and Baltic baroque. We know the best corners of the entire region and how to make them work for your story.
03
Full Production Service
Crew, equipment, permits, scheduling, budgeting, casting, logistics, accommodation. Full service across the entire production region through a single point of contact.
04
On-Set Producing
Experienced local producers on set throughout the shoot. We don't promise no problems — we know the terrain well enough to see them coming and prepare accordingly. This is where knowing both sides of the table makes all the difference.
05
Co-Production
We bring creative and financial partners to the table when a project needs it. Our network covers the entire region and reaches across Europe.
06
Post-Production
Connections to the best post facilities in Helsinki and Tallinn. Stay in the region and take full advantage of rebate structures through the end of post. Partners include Post Control and VFX Helsinki.
2,000 km
of locations.
of locations.
Our production region stretches 1,000 km north and south of Helsinki and Tallinn — from the Norwegian Arctic to the southern Baltic coast. This is one of the most visually underused areas in European production: a single region that can double for the ice fields of Siberia, the forests of the Pacific Northwest, the brutalist streetscapes of Cold War Europe, or the untouched coastlines of the Mediterranean. Without flying anywhere near any of them.
The north
ARCTIC
& SUBARCTIC
& SUBARCTIC
Norwegian fjords, Finnish Lapland, frozen tundra, boreal forest that stretches to the horizon. Up to 19 hours of daylight in midsummer — or a polar night that barely lifts. Snow cover guaranteed from November. Doubles for: Siberia, Alaska, Canada, Mongolia, Scandinavia.
Fjords & mountain terrain
Frozen lakes & tundra
Boreal forest — vast scale
19h summer light / polar night
Snow-reliable from November
Reindeer herding & Sámi culture
The capitals
HELSINKI
& TALLINN
& TALLINN
Two visually distinct capitals, 80 km apart. Helsinki: Nordic modernism, archipelago, spacious streets, brutalist housing estates. Tallinn: medieval old town, Soviet-era landmarks, Linnahall, wide coastal boulevards. Both cities are fast to permit and easy to shut down. Doubles for: Cold War Europe, contemporary Northern Europe, Russia, Central Europe.
Medieval + Soviet + Nordic — one day
Fast permits, low bureaucracy
Brutalist & modernist architecture
Coastal & archipelago access
15 min airport to city centre
40% + 25% cash rebates
The coast & islands
BALTIC
COASTLINE
COASTLINE
The Baltic coast is one of Europe's best-kept production secrets. White sand beaches, pine forest down to the waterline, limestone cliffs, uninhabited islands. From the Finnish archipelago to the Estonian islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa to the Latvian and Lithuanian coastline. Doubles for: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, coastal New England, Japanese coastline.
Finnish archipelago — 40,000 islands
Estonian islands — Saaremaa, Hiiumaa
White sand beaches & pine forest
Limestone formations
Largely unspoiled, minimal crowds
Accessible year-round
The south
BALTIC
STATES
STATES
Latvia and Lithuania extend the region south — adding baroque city centres, dense forest, wide river valleys, and a quieter, more rural character. Vilnius and Riga offer completely different visual registers to Helsinki and Tallinn. Further south, the landscape opens into flat agricultural land that could be anywhere from Poland to the American Midwest. Doubles for: Eastern Europe, Western Russia, rural America.
Baroque architecture — Vilnius, Riga
Forest & river landscapes
Open agricultural plains
Rural & village settings
Lower production costs
Less explored by international crews
One region. Infinite doubles. From Arctic ice to Baltic coastline — within a 2,000 km corridor accessible from every major European hub. Two separate incentive structures on the same project. And a team that knows which corner of the region fits your story best — before you've finished describing it.
We know
how to make
the numbers
work.
how to make
the numbers
work.
Cash rebates and co-production financing can be the difference between a project happening or not. We've navigated both systems for years — and we can help you structure your production to take full advantage.
We also advise on combining Finnish and Estonian incentives on co-productions.
We also advise on combining Finnish and Estonian incentives on co-productions.
Finland
0%
National Cash Rebate
East Finland25%
South Finland20%
Tampere Region10–15%
West Finland12.5%
North Finland10%
Åland (front-end subsidy)5–10%
Lapland Film Commission↗
Regional incentives can be stacked with the national rebate depending on shoot location and project structure.
Estonia
0%
National Cash Rebate
Decision timeline30 days
Audit timeline30 days
Payment timeline10 days
RecipientForeign company ✓
Budget 2026€9.2M
Support intensityup to 30% → 40%
Viru Film Fund+40%
Combined maxup to 80%
Viru Film Fund's 40% regional cash rebate can be stacked on top of the national 40% Estonian rebate on eligible productions — creating a combined incentive of up to 80%. One of the most competitive structures in the world. vff.ee →
Producers.
Not
middlemen.
Not
middlemen.
Our team has decades of combined experience on both sides of production — as producers, service producers, and buyers. We know what good looks like because we've made it. And because we've paid for it when it wasn't.
TLSNKI is a joint operation between Homeless Bob (Tallinn) and 61NORTH (Helsinki).
TLSNKI is a joint operation between Homeless Bob (Tallinn) and 61NORTH (Helsinki).
Katrin Kissa
Producer
Homeless Bob Productions · Tallinn
Katrin co-founded Homeless Bob Productions in 2005 and has since built one of Estonia's most distinctive creative producer profiles. Her films — including Venice Horizons winner Autumn Ball, November, and The Invisible Fight — are known for uncompromising vision and international reach. Co-producer of Venice Competition title Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021) and executive producer of US-Estonian genre film Azrael (2024). EFP Producer on the Move.
Aleksi Hyvärinen
Producer
Don Films · Helsinki
Aleksi co-founded Don Films in Helsinki and is one of Finland's most internationally active producers. His credits include SXSW horror hit Lake Bodom (2016), Shudder's The Twin (2022), and Netflix documentary Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive — nominated for both an Emmy and a BAFTA. Represented by Brillstein Entertainment and MGMT Entertainment. EFP Producer on the Move 2020.
Mika Pajunen
Producer
61NORTH · Helsinki
Mika is a bold advertising and film producer with a hands-on leadership style and a track record across film, TV, and commercials. Founder and CEO of 61NORTH, his credits include The Twin, Lake Bodom, and Get Away. He brings deep experience in production service and financing across Finland and Estonia — and a direct, no-nonsense approach to getting things done.
Tallinn, Estonia
An award-winning Estonian production company with deep roots in both local and international co-productions. Known for ambitious, visually distinctive work — Autumn Ball, November, The Invisible Fight, Captain Volkonogov Escaped, Azrael. Homeless Bob brings world-class creative and logistical capability from Tallinn.
Helsinki, Finland
A bold Helsinki-based production company spanning film, TV and commercials. Credits include The Twin, Lake Bodom, Get Away, and Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive. 61NORTH brings hands-on producing and financing expertise from the Finnish market — with a direct, no-nonsense approach to getting things done.
From
the region.
the region.
Updates on new productions, location insights, rebate changes, and industry news from Finland, Estonia, and the wider northern region.
Financing · New
Viru Film Fund: Estonia's new 40% regional cash rebate
The Viru Film Fund now offers a 40% regional cash rebate that can be stacked on top of Estonia's national 40% incentive — creating a combined support of up to 80% for eligible productions. We break down what it means for your budget.
Read more at vff.ee →
Tell us
about your
project.
about your
project.
Whether you're in early development or ready to scout locations next month — get in touch. We'll give you a straight answer on what's possible, what it costs, and how to make it work.
Direct contacts