Greater than three
Kopla represents special expertise, professionalism and an unconditional attitude
Our customers have thanked us for our innovative and enthusiastic approach to work, fast and flexible communication, and the end results that exceed expectations. We have extensive expertise, and we are always ready to move out of our own comfort zone to achieve the best possible result.
Kopla
Kopla Entertainment Oy got its start in the Media studies at Tampere University of Applied Sciences, formerly TTVO, when Petro Salminen, Mikko Vaattovaara and Kalle Korjus, completely unknown to each other, started their studies in autumn 2017.
In addition to all being tall, the friends seemed to be united by a similar spirit, which was conveyed not only in hobbies but also in school work. This asset had to be utilized, and the first extracurricular productions were produced together already after the first year of studies ended in the summer of 2018.
After the end of the summer of 2018, with young energy and fearlessness, a company was set up. This is how Kopla was born.
From that day onward, Kopla has offered its customers commercials, documentary and fictional content as well as technical expertise and cinematography services for Finland’s biggest films and TV series.
Kalle Korjus
Meet Kalle Korjus
Director, cinematographer, editor & unwavering grip professional
Kalle is a workhorse equipped with a cool-headed South Ostrobothnian charisma, with the ability to keep the threads in his hands best when there are many of them. In his element, Kalle is in the role of a director, bringing visions to life with powerful images and natural authority. His opinions are strong, but not unwavering, as the ultimate end product is, after all, the alpha and omega of everything.
Thanks to his eyebrow-raising extensive knowledge of films, he possesses a comprehensive library of inspirations, ideas, and thoughts to draw from in his productions. Combined with his keen eye behind the camera and surgically steady editing hand, Kalle can bring forth powerful video material that exudes the certainty and precision with which he carries out his work. In grip roles, Kalle has been involved in several television and film productions.
Director, cinematographer, and unwavering grip professional – this is Kalle.
kalle@koplaentertainment.fi +358400296131CloseMikko Vaattovaara
Meet Mikko Vaattovaara
Directing, cinematography & genuine Southwest Finnish humor
When a production needs quick feet, a keen eye, and swift reaction time to changing conditions, Mikko feels right at home. Mikko – Kaarina’s own golden boy – is one of the most restless souls, and his passion for fast-paced sports like downhill biking and snowboarding is evident in his work; Fast solutions, pressing pressure, and high expectations are not challenges for Mikko but rather prerequisites.
Social and jovial, Mikko is the lighthearted comic relief in Kopla’s coffee room, but behind the cameras and at the concept table, Mikko is an invaluable professional who is passionate about one thing and one thing only: getting things done. Give Mikko a task, a deadline, and some burning pressure on the neck, and watch the magic happen.
Mikko has earned his stripes in some of Finland’s most-watched TV programs, extending his influence beyond the borders of his homeland. Incredibly versatile, Mikko is the man for all seasons!
Cinematography, screenwriting, and conceptualization – that’s Mikko.
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Introducing Petro Salminen
Cinematographer, diver & CEO: The Man in Charge
Petro is the backbone and tie-wearing guy at Kopla. Beyond being an almost irreplaceable force of nature behind the camera and computer, and an extremely precise powerhouse in his role as CEO, Petro is also an incredibly nice guy.
Always polite, consistently calm, and with antenna finely tuned to scan the environment, Petro, standing at 195 cm, is pure cinematic expertise tinged with passion. He’s also a ‘man in charge.’
Petro is an archetypal visionary of stories – easily inspired, insatiably curious, and always ready to take the lead when dreams are being turned into reality. For Kopla’s existence, Petro is an absolutely essential machinery because his abilities to see, visualize, and plan not only productions but also the company’s guidelines and future prospects are crucial for Kopla’s development.
As a volunteer firefighter and a professional underwater cinematographer by vocation, Petro’s calling says enough about the man.
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It is clear that just as production is always more than the sum of its parts, Kopla is also more than just its three factors. Kopla is not just Petro, Mikko and Kalle, but Kopla is a unit united by passion, professionalism and the constant need for self-improvement, which works like a charm.
Kopla combines the temperaments, expertise and enthusiasm of three very different characters, creating a harmonious whole that works together. These three individuals from different starting points and interested in the various of different fields support each other with their professional expertise, and because of this versatility, Kopla operates smoothly and efficiently as a whole or separately.
Behind Kopla, there is also a long line of industry leaders, whose contribution brings a new slate of special expertise and fresh perspectives to Kopla’s toolbox, enabling productions to get the high-quality end result they deserve.
If you want to belong to Kopla, feel free to contact us!
CloseIn other words
Kopla is a production company filled with professionalism and special expertise, whose strength is cemented in different personalities working harmoniously with each other and their abilities in different areas of the industry. We are a team driven by passion and curiosity, which is ready to meet our customers’ wishes and challenges.
To see what Kopla has left its mark on already, click here to see previous productions!