Finnish Industry Voices Outrage Over Government Cuts, Fears ‘Ideological’ Motives: ‘Everyone Is on Alert’

The Finnish film industry has been lamenting proposed government cuts of 7 million euros ($8.26 million), set to come into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

“If this cut really is 7 million and if it is aimed at our production support, the amount of films we can support will be halved. This means only a few documentaries and shorts, and less than 10 feature films,” Finnish Film Foundation CEO Lasse Saarinen told Variety.

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