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Marjaana Mykkänen is a director, producer, and media scholar with a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Helsinki and an M.Sc from Columbia University, New York.
Since 2023, she has been working in both documentary filmmaking and research, following a long career at the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE. There, she executive produced, directed, wrote, and developed concepts for over 900 documentaries, programs, and series episodes, frequently focusing on art and artists. She has also directed rock concerts featuring artists such as Iggy Pop, The Ramones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Geldof, Elvis Costello, and ZZ Top.
Mykkänen has directed two theatrical films: From Russia with Rock and Nikita - The Elements of War. Additionally, she served as assistant director on Aki Kaurismäki's Calamari Union. Her films and productions have received multiple accolades, including Koura TV awards, Telvis and Jussi honors, a National Award in the Art of Cinema, a National Award for Promotion of Knowledge, the Golden Chest Grand Prix, Golden Prague, and a shortlisted Prix Europa nomination.
