Matleena Jänis works as a filmmaker and photographic artist in Eastern Finland. She has directed, written, shot, and edited several award-winning documentary films, short films, and animated films, which have been broadcast on television and screened in numerous international film festivals since 1997. She has taken part in exhibitions, published photo books, and curated art exhibitions and events. In her work, Matleena Jänis has explored subjects such as memory, cultural history, transgenerationalism, imaginary worlds and religions. Her work has a distinctive, rich style and is filled with warm-hearted humour.