Finland’s Jussi Awards: ‘Stormskerry Maja’ Dominates with Six Wins

Stormskerry MajaA Sweeping Period Drama About A Woman’s Struggle for Survival on a Remote 19th-Century Island, Was The Big Winner at the 2025 Jussi Film Awards, Finland’s Equance INCLUDING BEST FILM AND BEST DIRECTOR FOR TIINA LYMI. The Film’s Star Amanda Jansson Also Took Jussi for Best Lead Performance.

The jusis were handed out at a gala ceremony in Helsinki on Friday.

Other Top Winners Included Apple Thieves, Missile, My name is dingoand Once Upon A Time in A ForestEach Earning Two Awards. NotBly, this year introduced Two New Acting Categories: Ensemble of the Year and Breakthrough Role of the Year, Reflection of the Evolving Recognition of Performances in Finnish. Additionally, The Inaugural Visual Effects of the Year Award Was Presiented, Marking A Milestone for Technical Achievements in the Industry.

The Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, Known As the “Concrete Jussi,” Was Award to Veteran Stunt Coordinator ReiJo “Reka” Kontio For His Gundbreaking Working Work in Finish.

Meanwhile, The Nordisk Film Award, A € 20,000 ($ 22,000) Given Annuly to a Film That Elevates Finnish Cinema, Went To Director Virpy Suutari and Cinematod. Once Upon A Time in A ForestWHICH ALSO CLAIMED Documentary of the Year and Cinematography of the Year Honors.

Check Out the Full List of Winners Below.

Film of the Year
Stormskerry Maja – Producers: Jukka Helle, Hanna Virolanen, Markus Selin (Solar Films)

DIRECTING OF THE YEAR
Tiina lymi – Stormskerry Maja

Ensemble of the Year
Joel Hirvonenn, Satu Tuuli Karhu, Anti Autio, Sami Lalou, Alex Anton, Isla Mustanoja, Esa-Matti Smolander, Asta Sveholm, Mikko Kuki- Apple Thieves

Lead actor of the year
Amanda Jansson – Stormskerry Maja

Supporting Actor of the Year
Satu tuuli karhu – Apple Thieves

BreakthROUGH ROLE OF THE YEAR
Saku taittonen – My name is dingo

Scriptwriting of the year
Miia tervo – Missile

Cinematography of the year
Teemu liakka – Once Upon A Time in A Forest

Music of the Year
Lauri Porra – Stormskerry Maja

Sound Design of the Year
Svante colérus – Shadowland

Editing of the Year
Joona Louhivuori – Stormskerry Maja

Set Design of the Year
OTSO LINNALAAKSO – Stormskerry Maja

Costume Design of the Year
Kirsi gum – Missile

Make-Up Design of the Year
Nora pippysköld – My name is dingo

Visual Effects of the Year
Tuomo hintikka – SNOT and SPLASH

Documentary Film of the Year
Once Upon A Time in A Forest – Director/Producer: Virpi Suutari; Producer: Marti Suosalo (Euphoria Film)

Short Film of the Year
Fish river anthology – Director: Vera Lamminpää