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Ilkka Hynninen and Ilkka Rahkonen have set up Ilkkas’ Creative Studio (ICS), a Finnish venture focused on delivering global IP across scripted and unscripted.<\/p>\n

Hynninen previously co-founded Aito Media, which went on to become one of Finland\u2019s largest and most successful production companies. In 2021, Hynninen co-founded Take Two Studios. Hynninen will serve as ICS\u2019s chairperson and creative director.<\/p>\n

Rahkonen is a former Yle and SBS director. In the course of his 30-year career, he has restructured several media companies\u2014both public and private\u2014and developed successful media concepts with a variety of global partners. At ICS, Rahkonen will serve as CEO.<\/p>\n

The new company\u2019s mission is to \u201cdevelop, execute and deliver creative IP for the world market, producing a select range of high-end projects on an annual basis,\u201d focusing on scripted and documentary series.<\/p>\n

Hynninen said: \u201cWe both love taking inspiring stories to screen and putting commercial ideas into action\u2014and we also want to become more involved in international IP creation and talent. Individually, Ilkka and I have been making stories with impact for the last 20 years. By joining forces in ICS, we have the experience, energy and vision to create outstanding entertainment in cooperation with the world\u2019s best creative teams.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rahkonen added: \u201cIt\u2019s not only sharing a first name that connects us: Ilkka and I also share the belief that Finland is ready, willing and able to create globally-minded content. I\u2019ve worked for years to catalyze Finnish content on the international market. At last, it feels that the world has finally woken up to our creative potential, which makes this the perfect time to launch a production company with the appetite, skill and capacity to make the most of the opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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