finland film - juha-matti paska - medieval solutions
One hour documentary that explores how a northern underdog became one of the most functional societies on Earth.Â
Using voices from classrooms, ministries, ice breakers and forests, the film traces a story shaped by survival, cooperation, and quiet determination.Â
It reveals how trust in institutions, belief in education, and a culture of shared responsibility underpin everyday life, from schools to social policy to affordable families.
Finland’s systems are built not for competition, but for collective strength. At its core lies sisu, a resilience that endures hardship and refuses to yield.
Filmed, edited, written and co-produced with Lesley Riddoch
Juha-Matti Paska’s Niin kuin ei olis huomista is one of those rare albums that actually makes you feel something - laugh, cry, and everything in between.Â
The album blends punk energy with clever, cutting lyrics - taking aim at everything from the music industry and social media to drinking culture, inequality, and politics.
It’s funny, brutal, emotional—and never safe. No fake hope, no easy answers. Just raw observations about people trying to get through a harsh world.
Performed on bass and album artwork
A social card game designed to turn bad ideas into brilliant chaos.Â
Players sit on a medieval council, solving absurd problems by arguing, bluffing, and out-storytelling each other.
There are no correct answers, no heavy rules, and no pre-written jokes - just people, language, and imagination. It’s accessible across skill levels and even languages, making it a powerful tool for connection, creativity, and learning.Â
It’s more than a game; it’s a framework for conversation, confidence, and wonderfully terrible decision-making. It invites anyone to speak, and surprise themselves.
Founded, designed and owned.
producer - operator - editor
nature - people - events
medieval solutions - pixel art - digital drawing - fonts