Biography
Jalmari Helander (born 21 July 1976) is a Finnish screenwriter and film director. He is known for the 2010 film Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (which Cate Blanchett named as one of her favorite movies), the 2014 action-adventure Big Game starring Samuel L. Jackson, and the 2022 WWII action film Sisu. Before turning to feature films, Helander directed several short films and award-winning television commercials.
Production Credits
Jalmari Helander has 33 production credits.Directing
Credited for Director in 13 shows - Jerry and Ms. Universe, Maxmillian Tarzan, Iceman, Ukkonen, Rare Exports Inc., The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005, The Fakir, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Big Game, Wingman, Perfect Commando, Karkurit and Sisu.
Writing
Credited for Writer in 9 shows - Jerry and Ms. Universe, Maxmillian Tarzan, Iceman, Ukkonen, Rare Exports Inc., The Official Rare Exports Inc. Safety Instructions 2005, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Big Game and Sisu.
Credited for Original Story in 1 show - Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.
Credited for Screenstory in 1 show - The Fakir.
Art
Credited for Production Design in 2 shows - Ukkonen and Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale.
Credited for Set Designer in 1 show - Maxmillian Tarzan.
Credited for Set Decoration in 1 show - Ukkonen.
Costume & Make-Up
Credited for Costume Design in 1 show - Maxmillian Tarzan.
Editing
Credited for Editor in 2 shows - Maxmillian Tarzan and Iceman.
Production
Credited for Producer in 1 show - The Fakir.
Sound
Credited for Sound Designer in 1 show - Maxmillian Tarzan.