Carla Pekander
Directing
Biography
Carla Pekander (also known in Chinese as 彭坤荣) is a Finnish film director, screenwriter and cinematographer. She has studied at Beijing Film Academy, and Yunnan Arts University, which made her fluent in Chinese. Following in the footsteps of Zhang Yimou, Carla Pekander dedicated time for learning the art of cinematography first before attempting directing. Pekander is greatly inspired by nature and the changing seasons are visible part of her work. Her films have gathered attention in the international film festival circuit.
Known For
Bipolar Hilla cannot help but fall in love when she meets bohemian and free-spirited Jemina.
Wild Cloudberries
Heatwave Reverie has won the awards for Best Experimental Short from Five Continents International Film Festival (Venezuela), Best Micro Short and Best Cinematographer from Mokkho International Film Festival (India) in 2023. The film received the Special Jury Award from Tekka International Film Festival (Singapore) in 2023, and was an Official Selection of Salerno International Film Festival 2023 (Italy).
Heatwave Reverie
When Rafael meets Mariela at the Helsinki Christmas market, it's love at first sight - or is it?
Infatuation
Chinese student Jason is living in snowy Finland, and has a dark secret. He cannot stop himself from using his grandma's recipe.
Grandma's Recipe
'Pear Garden,' captures a fleeting moment nature's beauty, redefining the connection between fashion and the mesmerizing allure of a pear orchard.
Pear Garden
"Don't Forget to Remember Me" is a story about two sisters in a small Chinese city. The main character struggles with guilt and post-traumatic stress disorder and continues to see her sister in her daily life as if her little sister was still alive. The film has won the awards for Best Short Film from Stingray International Film Festival (France), Best International Short Film from Rohip International Film Festival (India), and Best Thriller from SpringTime International Film Festival in 2023 (India).
Don't Forget to Remember Me
Summer Night has won the awards for Best Fashion Short from Brussels Capital Film Festival 2021, Best Fashion Short from Berlin Indie Film Festival 2021, and Best Micro Short from Vesuvius International Film Fest December 2021.
Summer Night
The documentary Run Zhiying Run (2016, 22min) is about fashion designer student Min Zhiying who dreams of studying abroad in England. The documentary closely follows her life at Yunnan Arts University, China.
Run Zhiying Run
The past, present and future are all intertwined, the beautiful moments in life are made to last forever.