Nokia x Polar

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Rukka Motorsport

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Fundu

Brand film & still photography

Client//FUNDU
Talent//ANTTI AUTTI
Director//RAMI HANAFI
DOP//MIKKO KESKINEN
2nd Unit//JOONAS MATTILA
Sound Design//MIKKO KESKINEN & RAMI HANAFI
Colorist//MIKKO KESKINEN
Copywriter//ANTTI J PELTONEN
Still Photography//RAMI HANAFI
Production//SUMMERHILL MANAGEMENT

2019

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Enni Rukajärvi & Rene Rinnekangas - Japan

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Arctic Lines - Lyngen

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Nokia - Global Campaign

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Howard Jacobs for The University of Tampere

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Rukka SS23

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Juha Hurme for Apu

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Ice Peak SS20

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Microsoft

Brand images for Microsoft. Shot on location in London, Berlin, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Tallinn and Helsinki.

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Microsoft - Advocates Campaign

Shot on location in Los Angeles, London, Chicago, San Diego, Delhi, Bangalore, Birmingham, Tallinn, Helsinki, Bristol, Ahvenisto, Glasgow, Plymouth,

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F-Secure

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Finnair

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Ice Peak SS18-SS19

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Nokian Tyres

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Sokos Hotels

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Rukka AW22

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John Deere

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Protest Boardwear - Baldface

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Julie Glassberg

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Oulu University

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Nokia - Brand images, San Francisco

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Nokia - Brand Images, Los Angeles

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Info

Bio
Rami Hanafi (born 1979) is a Finnish visual artist who specializes in still images and film. His work is distinguished by its fleeting and spontaneous sense of narrative. Thus he has an extensive experience in creating visual stories for global brands and medias.

Hanafi's background is in photojournalism, which he pursued at the University of Tampere, the Danish School of Journalism (Aarhus), and The International Center of Photography (New York). His international career sparked through his passion for snowboarding, leading him to travel the world documenting top professional riders for renowned snowboarding brands and magazines worldwide.

Hanafi has ventured into some of the world's most remote locations, from the Taliban strongholds of Pakistan to the glaciers of Alaska. He thrives equally on a small productions atop the highest peaks of Svalbard and when directing broad scenes in downtown Los Angeles.

Fusing documentary and narrative techniques, Hanafi's style emphasizes the art of capturing the stories and vibrancy of youth cultures with a compelling vision. He has overseen a variety of projects, from global campaigns to brand imagery and film, for eminent brands such as Microsoft, Nokia and Finnair.

His work has been exhibited internationally, spanning from New York to Hong Kong, and his work is part of public collections, including the Finnish National Gallery and the Sports Museum of Finland. His photographs have graced the pages of numerous publications around the world, including Wired, Outside and ESPN.

Hanafi's accolades include winning the New York Photo Awards, earning the title of Young Photographer of the Year in Finland, and securing victory in the Finnish Picture of the Year contests. His work has also garnered multiple award nominations, including Fotofinlandia and Red Bull Illume, for three consecutive years.

Bio
Rami Hanafi (born 1979) is a Finnish visual artist who specializes in still images and film. His work is distinguished by its fleeting and spontaneous sense of narrative. Thus he has an extensive experience in creating visual stories for global brands and medias.

Hanafi's background is in photojournalism, which he pursued at the University of Tampere, the Danish School of Journalism (Aarhus), and The International Center of Photography (New York). His international career sparked through his passion for snowboarding, leading him to travel the world documenting top professional riders for renowned snowboarding brands and magazines worldwide.

Hanafi has ventured into some of the world's most remote locations, from the Taliban strongholds of Pakistan to the glaciers of Alaska. He thrives equally on a small productions atop the highest peaks of Svalbard and when directing broad scenes in downtown Los Angeles.

Fusing documentary and narrative techniques, Hanafi's style emphasizes the art of capturing the stories and vibrancy of youth cultures with a compelling vision. He has overseen a variety of projects, from global campaigns to brand imagery and film, for eminent brands such as Microsoft, Nokia and Finnair.

His work has been exhibited internationally, spanning from New York to Hong Kong, and his work is part of public collections, including the Finnish National Gallery and the Sports Museum of Finland. His photographs have graced the pages of numerous publications around the world, including Wired, Outside and ESPN.

Hanafi's accolades include winning the New York Photo Awards, earning the title of Young Photographer of the Year in Finland, and securing victory in the Finnish Picture of the Year contests. His work has also garnered multiple award nominations, including Fotofinlandia and Red Bull Illume, for three consecutive years.

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STUDIO INQUIRIES
studio(at)ramihanafi.com
+358 50 570 7115

REPRESENTED BY
Summerhill Management - Helsinki
Silja Nyman
silja(at)Summerhill.fi
+358 40 701 6478

NeoArt - Barcelona
Natalia Villalon
natalia(at)neoartprod.com
+34 678 039 258

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STUDIO INQUIRIES
studio(at)ramihanafi.com
+358 50 570 7115

REPRESENTED BY
Summerhill Management - Helsinki
Silja Nyman
silja(at)Summerhill.fi
+358 40 701 6478

Wild Productions - Barcelona
Natalia Villalon
natalia(at)wildproductions.tv
+34 678 039 258

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Selected commercial clients
Microsoft, Nokia, Finnair, Vans, Volcom, John Deere, Billabong, Marimekko, Danske Bank, Red Bull, Giro, Boost Mobile, Jones Snowboards, Luhta Sportswear, Nokian Tyres, F-Secure, Burton Snowboards, Thirty Two, Kone, Elisa, Boa, Fazer, Norwegian, Drive Now, Arla, Sinebrychoff, Finlandia group, OP-Group, Kesko, Paulig, POC, Posti, Quicksilver, Valio, Tjäreborg, Sokos Hotels, Konecranes, Sanoma, Kemira, Neste, Caverion, Dakine, DNA, Finavia, Flow Snowboards, Gasum, Halti, Pihlajalinna, RAY, Reima, Smith Optics, Tampere University, Wärtsilä, Helsinki City

Selected editorial clients
Wired, Outside, ESPN, FHM, NYPH Journal, The Red Bulletin, C.A.P. 74024, ARTE, Curator Publishing, The Photo Paper, Slush Magazine, Snowboard Mag, Snowboarder, Skier, Friiskier, Kronicle, Flag, Helsingin Sanomat, Fluid, Le Monde diplomatique, Method Mag, Transworld Snowboarding, YLE, Pleasure, Mondo, Prime Snowboarding, Source Magazine, Spare, Apu, The Eyes, Transfer, Aamulehti, ACT Snowboarding, Fluid, Le Matin Dimanche, Onboard, Pleasure, Spine,

Pro bono campaigns
WWF
Mieli ry

Selected agencies
Activeark JWT, Bob The Robot, Bond, Crispin Porter&Bogusky, Cultivator advertising&Design, Cutwater, Hasan&Partners, Humblestorm, Kaski Agency, Kuudes, Saatchi&Saatchi, Lowe Singapore, Motley, N2, Pluto Finland, Sek&Grey, Superson, TBWA, 358,

Selected awards and grants
2020 Jokes
2015 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, Shortlist
2014 Bonnier, 11-Collective
2013 C. V. Akerlund Media Foundation
2013 Red Bull Illume, Shortlist
2013 Photojournalism Award, Finland, 11-Collective
2012 New York Photo Awards, winner
2012 Best advertising image of the year 2011, HS
2011 The Finnish Cultural Foundation
2011 The Photography Masters Cup, Shortlist
2010 Fulbright Grant in Photojournalism sponsored by Patricia Seppälä Foundation
2010 Red Bull Illume, Shortlist
2009 City of Tampere
2009 The Photography Masters Cup, Shortlist
2008 Foto Finlandia, Shortlist
2007 Picture of the Year Finland, winner, best foreign reportage
2007 Picture of the Year Finland, honorable mention, photographer of the year
2007 Picture of the Year Finland, honorable mention, sports picture of the year
2007 Red Bull Illume, Shortlist
2007 The Society for News Design, award of excellance
2006 City of Tampere, Young entrepreneur of the year
2006 Young photojournalist of the year, Finland
2006 The Society for News Design, 3rd place and honourable mention
2006 European Newspaper Award, award of excellance

Selected group exhibitions
2015 Art on snow, Gasteinertal, Austria
2014 Antti Autti, Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
2014 Approach&Attack, Korundi, Rovaniemi
2014 The Rise of Populism, Melgwek Gallery, Amsterdam
2014 The Rise of Populism, Outdoor exhibition, Vienna
2014 The Rise of Populism, Pop up exhibition, Bruges
2014 11-Collective - Suomi, Raisio
2013 11-Collective - Crises, Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki
2013 Sports museum foundation of Finland
2013-2015 Red Bull Illume, Hong Kong, Scottsdale, Vancouver, Atlanta, Cologne, Copenhagen
2013 The Rise of Populism, Utrech
2013 11-Collective - Suomi, The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki, Galleria Ratamo, Jyväskylä, VB-Center, Kuopio
2012 New York Photo Festival, NYC
2012 11-Collective - Suomi, TR1, Tampere
2011 Elämästä ihmiselle - Aamulehti 130 vuotta
2011 Finnish Picture of the Year, Helsinki, Oulu, Kuopio, Kotka, Turku, Tampere
2010-2012 Red Bull Illume, Dublin, Houston, Charleston, Miami, Denver, Salzburg, Bern
2010 Foto8, Host Gallery London, Crane Kalman Brighton
2010 Paljastavat kuvat, TR1 gallery Tampere
2009 Finnish Picture of the Year, TR1 gallery Tampere, WB-Center of Photography Kuopio
2008 Foto Finlandia, Sanomatalo, Helsinki
2008 Host Gallery, London
2008 The actors and victims of photojournalism, The Finnish museum of photography
2008 Finnish Picture of the Year, TR1 gallery Tampere, Gallery Luova Helsinki
2007 Finnish Picture of the Year, Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä
2007-2009 Red Bull Illume, Aspen, Huntington Beach, Portland, Atlanta, Minneapolis
2006 Aamulehti 125-anniversary photo exhibition, TR1 Gallery, Tampere
2005 La fuite du temps, Paris
2005 Backlight, Gallery Emil, Tampere

Solo Exhibitions
2013 Another Story, Galleria Rajatila, Tampere
2012 Another Story, Laboratory Art Space, Helsinki
2012 Reikäreuna Film Festival, Orivesi
2012 Killinkoski Photographic museum
2012 Two more - minus one, WB-photographic center, Kuopio
2011 Out And, Ruka, Finland
2009 Kaunis, paha maa, Tartu
2009 Out And, Photographic centre, Kotka
2008 Kaunis, paha maa, Gallery Emil, Tampere Finland

Curator
2015 Next Generation, Valssaamo Cable Factory, Group show. Curated together with Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen.
2008-2009 New generation - The young eyes of photojournalism, The Finnish museum of photography Helsinki, TR1 gallery Tampere, Centre Bureau Foto Departament in St. Petersburg, Group show. Curated together with Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen.
2009 Finnish Picture of the Year, TR1 gallery Tampere, WB-Center of Photography Kuopio, group show
2008 Finnish Picture of the Year, TR1 gallery Tampere, Gallery Luova Helsinki, group show
2006 Aamulehti 125-anniversary exhibition, TR1 Gallery, Tampere, group show

Selected press & publications
2020 Kameralehti
2018 Kameralehti
2017 100 Finnish Photographers
2014 MTV3
2013 Me Naiset Sport
2013 Lifestyle mirror, New York
2013 Equinox, New York
2012 Fulbright center
2012 The Photo Paper
2011 Journalisti
2009 Pleasure Magazine, Germany
2009 MBM Magazine, Germany
2008 Helsingin Sanomat
2008 New Generation: Helsingin Sanomat, Image, Suomen Kuvalehti, Elle, Photo Raw, Huvudstadsbladet, Kauppalehti, Aamulehti, Keskisuomalainen, Apu,
2007 Onboard
2006 Photographer of the year, Fluid Magazine
2006 Helsingin Sanomat
2006 Aamulehti
2006 Journalisti
2006 Featured.se
2005 Skimbaaja magazine

Book Publications
2017 Reporters Without Borders
2016 JWT Control Shift Trend Report
2014 Dirty Dogs
2014 Snowboarding Yearbook
2013 Red Bull Illume
2013 Advertising: dead or alive
2013 Consumer behavior
2013 Vapaalasku
2012 11 - Suomi Finland
2011 Current State: Snowboarding
2010 Red Bull Illume
2009 Finnish Picture of the Year
2008 Finnish Picture of the Year
2007 Finnish Picture of the Year
2007 Red Bull Illume
2006 Addicted to snow
2006 Coolest brands in UK

Collections
Finnish National Gallery
Sports Museum of Finland
Danish School of Media and Journalism

Speaker
2021 Tampere Photo Festival
2021 Young Enterpreneuers
2020 University of Tampere
2019 Finnish Photojournalists
2018 Vapaalaskuiltamat, ”Svalbard Unplugged”
2018 Treeline, ”Svalbard Unplugged”
2018 Arctic Weekend, ”Svalbard Unplugged”
2018 Photo Expo, ”Svalbard Unplugged”
2018 Pyhätunturi, ”Svalbard Unplugged”
2017 100 Finnish photographers, Motivation
2009 University of Tampere, Photojournalism
2008 University of Tampere, Action sport photography
2008 University of Tampere, photo editing
2008 News Media Finland, Photojournalism
2007 Finnish Photojournalists, Young photojournalist working methods
2006 Finnish Photojournalists, Young photojournalist of the year
2006 Egmont Publishing Ltd, Creative director, Visual journalism & Photography

Selected commercial clients
Microsoft, Nokia, Finnair, Vans, Volcom, John Deere, Billabong, Marimekko, Danske Bank, Red Bull, Giro, Boost Mobile, Luhta Sportswear, Nokian Tyres, F-Secure, Burton Snowboards, Thirty Two, Kone, Elisa, Boa, Fazer, Norwegian, Drive Now, Arla, Sinebrychoff, Finlandia group, OP-Group, Kesko, Paulig, Posti, Quicksilver, Valio, Tjäreborg, Sokos Hotels, Konecranes, Sanoma, Kemira, Neste, Caverion, Dakine, DNA, Finavia, Flow Snowboards, Gasum, Halti, Pihlajalinna, RAY, Reima, Smith Optics, Tampere University, Wärtsilä, Helsinki City

Selected editorial clients
Wired, Outside, ESPN, FHM, NYPH Journal, The Red Bulletin, C.A.P. 74024, ARTE, Curator Publishing, The Photo Paper, Slush Magazine, Snowboard Mag, Snowboarder, Skier, Friiskier, Kronicle, Flag, Helsingin Sanomat, Fluid, Le Monde diplomatique, Method Mag, Transworld Snowboarding, YLE, Pleasure, Mondo, Prime Snowboarding, Source Magazine, Spare, Apu Spare, The Eyes, Transfer, Aamulehti, ACT Snowboarding, Fluid, Le Matin Dimanche, Onboard, Pleasure, Spine,

Pro bono campaigns
WWF
Mieli ry

Selected awards and grants
2020 Jokes
2015 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, Shortlist
2014 Bonnier, 11-Collective
2013 C. V. Akerlund Media Foundation
2013 Red Bull Illume, Shortlist
2013 Photojournalism Award, Finland, 11-Collective
2012 New York Photo Awards, winner
2012 Best advertising image of the year 2011, HS
2011 The Finnish Cultural Foundation
2011 The Photography Masters Cup, Shortlist
2010 Fulbright Grant in Photojournalism sponsored by Patricia Seppälä Foundation
2010 Red Bull Illume, Shortlist
2009 City of Tampere
2009 The Photography Masters Cup, Shortlist
2008 Foto Finlandia, Shortlist
2007 Picture of the Year Finland, winner, best foreign reportage
2007 Picture of the Year Finland, honorable mention, photographer of the year
2007 Picture of the Year Finland, honorable mention, sports picture of the year
2007 Red Bull Illume, Shortlist
2007 The Society for News Design, award of excellance
2006 City of Tampere, Young entrepreneur of the year
2006 Young photojournalist of the year, Finland
2006 The Society for News Design, 3rd place and honourable mention
2006 European Newspaper Award, award of excellance

Selected group exhibitions
2015 Art on snow, Gasteinertal, Austria
2014 Antti Autti, Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
2014 Approach&Attack, Korundi, Rovaniemi
2014 The Rise of Populism, Melgwek Gallery, Amsterdam
2014 The Rise of Populism, Outdoor exhibition, Vienna
2014 The Rise of Populism, Pop up exhibition, Bruges
2014 11-Collective - Suomi, Raisio
2013 11-Collective - Crises, Vanha Ylioppilastalo, Helsinki
2013 Sports museum foundation of Finland
2013-2015 Red Bull Illume, Hong Kong, Scottsdale, Vancouver, Atlanta, Cologne, Copenhagen
2013 The Rise of Populism, Utrech
2013 11-Collective - Suomi, The Finnish Museum of Photography, Helsinki, Galleria Ratamo, Jyväskylä, VB-Center, Kuopio
2012 New York Photo Festival, NYC
2012 11-Collective - Suomi, TR1, Tampere
2011 Elämästä ihmiselle - Aamulehti 130 vuotta
2011 Finnish Picture of the Year, Helsinki, Oulu, Kuopio, Kotka, Turku, Tampere
2010-2012 Red Bull Illume, Dublin, Houston, Charleston, Miami, Denver, Salzburg, Bern
2010 Foto8, Host Gallery London, Crane Kalman Brighton
2010 Paljastavat kuvat, TR1 gallery Tampere
2009 Finnish Picture of the Year, TR1 gallery Tampere, WB-Center of Photography Kuopio
2008 Foto Finlandia, Sanomatalo, Helsinki
2008 Host Gallery, London
2008 The actors and victims of photojournalism, The Finnish museum of photography
2008 Finnish Picture of the Year, TR1 gallery Tampere, Gallery Luova Helsinki
2007 Finnish Picture of the Year, Helsinki, Tampere, Jyväskylä
2007-2009 Red Bull Illume, Aspen, Huntington Beach, Portland, Atlanta, Minneapolis
2006 Aamulehti 125-anniversary photo exhibition, TR1 Gallery, Tampere
2005 La fuite du temps, Paris
2005 Backlight, Gallery Emil, Tampere

Solo Exhibitions
2013 Another Story, Galleria Rajatila, Tampere
2012 Another Story, Laboratory Art Space, Helsinki
2012 Reikäreuna Film Festival, Orivesi
2012 Killinkoski Photographic museum
2012 Two more - minus one, WB-photographic center, Kuopio
2011 Out And, Ruka, Finland
2009 Kaunis, paha maa, Tartu
2009 Out And, Photographic centre, Kotka
2008 Kaunis, paha maa, Gallery Emil, Tampere Finland

Collections
Finnish National Gallery
Sports Museum of Finland
Danish School of Media and Journalism

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