Topi Raulo is a filmmaker, audiovisual artist, and Artistic Director of the Mieronsuo Collective. Grown in the vast forests of North Karelia and now based in Helsinki, his work delves into the profound connections between humanity and nature, exploring them through allegorical narratives that twist space-time, challenge the assumptions of modern life, and inspire existential reflection.

Guided by metamodernist ethos, Raulo seeks universal truths by blending timeless ideas with timely perspectives. His work celebrates life’s imperfections, values outsiders’ viewpoints, and embraces the mystical side of reality. In a world often overwhelmed by futility, he is driven to illuminate what is worth preserving —fostering spiritual growth outside religion and defending the right to ponder life’s deepest questions.

Raulo is currently developing his debut feature film. He’s also building a miniature fusion reactor out of ginger bread. Through one of these projects, he continues his mission to inspire reflection and uncover beauty in the unexpected.

Contact: first . lastname @ gmail.com

EDUCATION
→ 2023: Master of Arts in Film Directing
(Aalto University, ARTS/ELO)
→ 2019: Bachelor of Arts in Film Directing
(Aalto University, ARTS/ELO)

FILMOGRAPHY
2024   Mieronsuo – Erebos 
             (Mieronsuo, 6min, music video)
2024   Mieronsuo – Lupiineja kedolla 
             (Mieronsuo, 5min, music video)
2024   Suonsilmä / Eye of the Fen
             (ELO, 20min, short fiction)
2023   Tartunta
             (ELO, 5min, short etude)
2021   Mieronsuo – Kiperkotska
             (ELO / Mieronsuo, 7min, music video)
2020   Karanteeni erotti meidät
             (Suora banaani, 5min, music video)
2019   Daemonia Neurofunk
             (Cinecat, 20min, short fiction)
2018   Harmaa susi / Grey Wolf
             (ELO, 20min, short fiction)
2017   Malja kylmä kuin kuolema
             (ELO, 10min, short fiction
2017   View as: only me
             (ELO, 2min, short fiction)
2016   Tuntematon Vlogilas
             (YLE, 5x12min, TV-mini series)
…

2024
Suonsilmä / Eye of the Fen:
– Les Intergalactiques Sci-Fi Festival, Official selection, COMPÉTITION COURTS MÉTRAGES, Première Française. (Lyon, France)
– EnergaCAMERIMAGE International Film Festival, Official selection, International premiere. (Torun, Poland)
– Blue Sea Film Festival, Official selection, Mention of Honor: Brave Vision. (Rauma, Finland)
– Helsinki Design Week, Designs for a Cooler Planet, Special programme (Helsinki, Finland)
– SES / Lyhyesti kerran kuussa: Tulevaisuuden horisontti. Official selection (Helsinki, Finland)
– Tampere Film Festival, Official selection, Generation XYZ, Finnish Premiere. (Tampere, Finland)

Others in 2024:
– Mieronsuo duo show at AntFest, Lahti
– Mieronsuo mega extravaganza at Kallioklubi, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival 2024
– Int. premiere: Lupiineja Kedolla (Music Video)
– Int. premiere: Erebos (Music Video)
– New album: Pimeyden syliin (comp. lyr. Topi Raulo)