The Big Break

An eager musician and his workaholic mother encounter a unique opportunity, but soon discover that fortune does not always favor the bold.

  • Ilmari Nera
    Director
  • Ilmari Nera
    Writer
  • Ilmari Kangas
    Producer
  • Niko Lepistö
    Key Cast
    "Leppis"
  • Sinikka Moilanen
    Key Cast
    "Tuomi"
  • Tuire Mäkeläinen
    Key Cast
    "Hilkka"
  • Mika Lehtonen
    Cinematography
  • Lilli Laine
    Editor
  • Juho Jouppila
    Gaffer
  • Tommi Vieno
    Sound Design
  • Leo Lindgren
    Music Composer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Näytönpaikka
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 2, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,650 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Finland
  • Country of Filming:
    Finland
  • Language:
    Finnish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Turku University of Applied Sciences
  • Elokuvapäivä
    Turku
    Finland
    September 2, 2023
Director Biography - Ilmari Nera

Ilmari Nera (1998) is a student in Turku Arts Academy's film department. His graduation film The Big Break (Näytönpaikka) won the Finnish Broadcast Company's 'Best Pitch' -award in Finnish Film Foundations film school pitching competition, PITCH22.

Ilmari has also directed an award winning educational series 'Mathematical Mysteries' (HEFFI 2022 Winner of Most Innovative Children Film) and an indie feature 'The Legend of Negorhan - Pelgir' which was funded by Turku Youth Council.

Ilmari is interested in human centered storytelling flavored with comedy.

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