With a trailblazing initiative, Helsinki Film Lab is breaking new ground: a first-of-its-kind summit in Helsinki will bring film, TV, animation, and games professionals together to initiate and consolidate cross-industry collaboration.

Helsinki Film Lab is joining forces with Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) Helsinki, the leading games industry conference in the Nordics, to present Beyond Games: The Transmedia Summit on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at Wanha Satama, in downtown Helsinki.

PG Connects brings together thousands of games professionals: in 2024, over 1,500 delegates from more than 40 countries gathered in Helsinki. This year, for the first time, the event opens its doors to film, TV, and animation professionals through the new Transmedia Summit, offering a rare chance for the screen industries to step directly into dialogue with the international games world.

Last weekend, Helsinki Film Lab launched its first-ever masterclass, Creating a Transmedia Strategy for Film Professionals, led by narrative designer Kurt McClung.

Held in downtown Helsinki, the course brought together 14 participants from a wide range of creative fields, including film producers, screenwriters, game designers, animators, editors, and even literary agents. This mix of backgrounds created the ideal environment for cross-disciplinary dialogue and deep learning.

Last weekend, Helsinki Film Lab launched its first-ever masterclass, Creating a Transmedia Strategy for Film Professionals, led by narrative designer Kurt McClung.

Held in downtown Helsinki, the course brought together 14 participants from a wide range of creative fields, including film producers, screenwriters, game designers, animators, editors, and even literary agents. This mix of backgrounds created the ideal environment for cross-disciplinary dialogue and deep learning.

On Friday 6th June May, Henry’s Music Bar hosted the first edition of Film x Games x Comics Industry Networking, a new event format launched by Helsinki Film Lab to spark collaboration across creative sectors. With a complete full house, the event was a complete success and a refreshing addition to the industry. 

We are proud to announce that the City of Helsinki and Digital Creative Industries and Beyond (DCIB) are supporting the next generation of creative industry professionals through a special grant initiative for participants of Helsinki Film Lab.

Hyödynnä Helsingin kaupungin ja Digital Creative Industries and Beyond (DCIB) tarjoama mahdollisuus osallistua maksutta Helsinki Film Labin kurssille, Creating a Transmedia Strategy for Film Professionals.

We are proud to announce that the City of Helsinki and Digital Creative Industries and Beyond (DCIB) are supporting the next generation of creative industry professionals through a special grant initiative for participants of Helsinki Film Lab.

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