CURRICULUM VITAE
Sattva-Hanna Toiviainen
born 1970
1998 Master of Fine Arts
1993-98 Academy of Fine Arts, Time and Space Department, Helsinki
1996-97 University of Industrial Arts, Production Designer Studies, Helsinki
1992-93 Academy of Applied Sciences, Film and Media, Turku
1991-92 Folk High School Kanneljärvi, Art Department, Lohja
1989 Graduate, Kallio High School, Helsinki
JUSSI Nomination for the Best Production Design in Film
2023 FOUR LITTLE ADULTS Neljä pientä aikuista
2018 THE VIOLIN PLAYER Viulisti
2016 LITTLE WING Tyttö nimeltä Varpu
2012 NAKED HARBOUR Vuosaari
2007 FROZEN CITY Valkoinen kaupunki
PRINCE OF SOAP Saippuaprinssi
2006 FROZEN LAND Paha maa
FILMOGRAPHY
as an Art Director Finland
2026
SEAL MOTHER Hyljeäiti
Production Designer Marcelina Pczạtek-Kunikowska
Director Agnieszka Trzos
2023-24
THE DEAD OF WINTER Sydäntalvi
Production Designer David Hindle
Director Brian Kirk
Production Stampede Ventures, Augenschein Filmproduktion
2022-23
CONSTELLATION Apple TV+ series
Production Designer Andy Nicholson
Directors Michelle MacLaren, Joseph Cedar, Oliver Hirschbiegel
Production Turbine Studios, Haut et Court
as a Production Designer
2024
ALONE AT NIGHT Yksin yössä VR-short
Beata Harju, Handle Productions
2022
FOUR LITTLE ADULTS Neljä pientä aikuista
Selma Vilhunen, Tuffi Films
2021
SWANG
Petra Lumioksa, Kaiho Republic
BAD WOMEN Huonot naiset
Niklas Lindgren, Tekele Productions
2020
DUAL
Riley Stearns, XYZ Films / Film Service Finland
FOREST GIANT Metsäjätti
Ville Jankeri, Solar Films Inc
2019
KIOSK Kioski tv-series
Janne Reinikainen, Rabbit Films
MAN AND JUNIOR Tarhapäivä
Tiina Lymi, Solar Films Inc
LELUMESTA 2 tv-series
Laura Joutsi, Kaiho Republic
2018
THE PARADISE Paratiisitv-series
Marja Pyykkö, Matila & Röhr Production Inc
FINGERPORI
Mikko Kouki, Solar Films Inc
LELUMESTA tv-series
Laura Joutsi, Kaiho Republic
ETT KAMMARSPEL short
Viktor Granö Ab Ljud och Bild
2017
HAPPIER TIMES, GRUMP Ilosia aikoja, Mielensäpahoittaja
Tiina Lymi, Solar Films
BABY JANE
Katja Gauriloff, Oktober
THE VIOLIN PLAYER Viulisti
Paavo Westerberg, Mjölk Movies
MAN AND THE BABY Yösyöttö
Marja Pyykkö, Solar Films Inc
2016
KAIKKI HYVIN, PEKKA short
Marja Pyykkö, Tack Films Inc
LITTLE WING Tyttö nimeltä Varpu
Selma Vilhunen, Making Movies
LOVE RECORDS
Aleksi Mäkelä, Fisher King Prod.
2015
OTHER GIRLS Toiset tytöt
Esa Illi, Fisher King Productions
OM VÄGAR short
Karin Pennanen, LångFilm
2013
VILLAGE PEOPLE Kekkonen tulee
Marja Pyykkö, Solar Films Inc
THE APPRENTICE Diili tv
FremantleMedia Oy
DREAMLESS art film
Oliver Whitehead
2012
NAKED HARBOUR Vuosaari
Aku Louhimies, First Floor Productions, Edith Film
HJALLIKSEN KANSSA tv
FremantleMedia Oy
ONNI short
Mia Holopainen, First Floor Productions
2010
VILLA HELENA tv-series
Elias Koskimies, Zodiak Entertainment
THE ANNUNCIATON Marian ilmestys
Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Crystal Eye
THE APPRENTICE Diilitv
Olli Härkki, FremantleMedia Oy
2009
THE APPRENTICE Diilitv
Ville Panhelainen, FremantleMedia Oy
AVSKED Jäähyväisiätv-series
Ulrika Bengts, FremantleMedia Oy
2008
SUBTENANT Alivuokralainen
Matti Grönberg, Solar Films Inc
2007
BLACK ICE Musta jää
Petri Kotwica, Making Movies
GIRL´S NIGHT Tyttöjen ilta short
Reetta Aalto, Making Movies
HÄNTÄ PYSTYYN tv
Tarinatalo
2006
HOPEANUOLET tv-series
Auli Mantila, Do Films
BANNED Riisuttu mies
Aku Louhimies, Lasihelmi-Filmi
PRINCE OF SOAP Saippuaprinssi
Janne Kuusi, Helsinki-Filmi
FROZEN CITY Valkoinen kaupunki
Aku Louhimies, Solar Films Inc
2005
FROZEN LAND Paha maa
Aku Louhimies, Solar Films Inc
THE APPRENTICE Diilitv
Taavi Vartia Tuukka Temonen, FremantleMedia Oy
JAKO KAHTEEN tv-series
Saara Saarela, Moskito Films
UNDER CONSTRUCTION Talo
Ville Panhelainen, FremantleMedia Oy
2004
VARES
Aleksi Mäkelä, Solar Films Inc
Irtiottoja tv-series
Aku Louhimies, Solar Films Inc
SKENE tv-movie
Jappe Päivinen, Moskito Television
2000
Talossa on saatana tv-movie Aleksi Mäkelä, Solar films Inc
Working as an Art Director and as a Property Master between 1996-2000
WORKING IN THEATRE as a Set Designer
2016 Jääräpää, Jukka Heinänen Oulu Theatre
2014 Kissa kuumalla katolla, Sarianne Paasonen, Kemi Theatre
2013 Saamelandia, Kimmo Hirvenmäki, Kemi Theatre
2012 Håpas du trifs bra i fengelset, Pekka Sonck, Regionteatern Blekinge Kronoberg & Sweden´s National Touring Theatre
2010 Hiljaista musiikkia, Kimmo Hirvenmäki, Kemi Theatre
2008 Ellivelli karamelli, Anne Rautiainen, Teatteri Hevosenkenkä
2007 Anna-Liisa, Anne Rautiainen, Järvenpään Seurakuntaopisto
WORKING IN OPERA as a Technical Stage Manager
2026 Nabucco, Rodula Gaitanou, Takis, Savonlinna Opera Festival
2026 Madama Butterfly,, Henry Akina, Dean Shibuya, Savonlinna Opera Festival
MEMBERSHIP
2022- Production Designers Collective (Film and Television)
https://www.productiondesignerscollective.org
1996- Finnish Theatre, Film and TV-Designers
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2024 Production Designers Gathering, Spetses
workshops on creativity, VFX, well-being in work, sustainable PD, research and inspiration, backings
collegial meetings, creating contacts, PD advocacy, book club
2022 Production Designers Gathering, Spetses
workshops on creativity, VFX, well-being in work, sustainable PD, research and inspiration, backings
collegial meetings, creating contacts, PD advocacy, book club
2022 Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam site visit
https://www.studiobabelsberg.com/en/
POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Finnish Theatre Film and TV Designers
2014 Member of the Board
2016-2018 Vice President
WORKING AS AN EXHIBITON DESIGNER
2026 Lastenkirjafestarit, Lasten ja nuorten taidekeskus Annantalo
together with Sari Airola and Katri Kirkkopelto
2014 Tarinoiden puisto, Virka Gallery, Helsinki
together with Sari Airola and Eymen Homsi
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2026 Savonlinna Art School
Case Study Lecture, Production Design on International Film Shootings: Dead of Winter
2026 Savonlinna Lyseo High School
Case Study Lecture, Production Design on Location Based Shootings: Happy Times, Grump
2018 Aalto University, Production Design for Film and Television and Scenography
Case Study Lecture, Production Design on Location Based Shootings: Happy Times, Grump
2015 Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Fiction TV Course
Series Production Design Management, responsible teacher, 5 credits
Applied Course in Production Design Management, 5 credits
2013 Aalto University, Production Design for Film and Television and Scenography
Case Study Lecture: Naked Harbour
2010 University of Arts Helsinki,Time and Space Arts, Moving Image
Production Design in Film, responsible teacher and lecturer, 2 credits
2009 University of Arts Helsinki,Time and Space Arts, Moving Image
Production Design, Creating the Visuals in Film, responsible teacher and lecturer, 6 credits
WORKING AS AN ARTIST
Solo Exhibition
2006 Gallery Huuto, Helsinki
2000 Gallery Pirkko-Liisa Topelius, Helsinki
Group Exhibition
2003 Gallery Huuto, Helsinki
1999 Art Goes Kapakka, Helsinki
1997 PUHELU, Museum of Contemporary Art,Tampere
1997 PUHELU, Helsinki City Museum, Helsinki
1996 III Mänttä Art Festival , Mänttä
1995 COMMENT, Young Artists Exhibition, Espoo
Academy of Fine Art Gallery, Helsinki
Kaukolämpöä ja muita siirtymiä, Vanha rikospoliisin talo, Helsinki
Jugend Hall, Helsinki
Academy of Fine Arts´ Gallery, Helsinki
Korttientalo, Hämeenlinna
Akateeminen kirjakauppa, Helsinki
MEMBERSHIP
2005 Mehiläispesä-Bikupa Artists’ Association
2001- 2016 Muu Artists’ Association
GRANTS
2024 Production Designers Gathering, Spetses, Avek Audiovisual Centre
2022 Studio Babelsberg Potsdam site visit, Trade Union for the Theatre and Media
2020 Artistic work, Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2015 Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space, Arts Promotion Centre Finland
2011 Venice Film Festival, The Finnish Film Foundation
2000 Artistic work, The Finnish Cultural Foundation
1997 Artistic work, Alfred Kordelin Foundation