Also Starring

DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MARKUS VIRPIÖ MARKUS VIRPIÖ Markus has been directing films since 1984. Although nobody gave him any money before 1995, when he first started at Also Starring. A young eager filmmaker became a professional director. After few years he had made lots of shit, but some great films too. Even some awards were received in national and international competitions. Then suddenly he left Also Starring. He wanted to check if the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. Well, it wasn’t. The prodigal son returned to his roots in 2003. Now also as a partner.Since that he has been working a lot, directing his best work. Including three films for Love & Anarchy film festival and loads of other cool stuff.Shooting movie-like scripts in great locations, with super D.O.P and 35 mm film is the way to do it. But not the only way. He also likes to do small films with tiny budgets, more personal touch and less limits. Testing new tools and re-inventing the old ones.So, versatility is a key word in his work. Humor is usually the connecting theme around his showreel, but playing with genres and techniques also fascinates this guy. And strong advertising background still keeps him away from doing pointless art with client’s money. He does that with his own. Markus has been directing films since 1984. Although nobody gave him any money before 1995, when he first started at Also Starring. A young eager filmmaker became a professional director. After few years he had made lots of shit, but some great films too. Even some awards were received in national and international competitions. Then suddenly he left Also Starring. He wanted to check if the grass was greener on the other side of the fence. Well, it wasn’t. The prodigal son returned to his roots in 2003. Now also as a partner.Since that he has been working a lot, directing his best work. Including three films for Love & Anarchy film festival and loads of other cool stuff.Shooting movie-like scripts in great locations, with super D.O.P and 35 mm film is the way to do it. But not the only way. He also likes to do small films with tiny budgets, more personal touch and less limits. Testing new tools and re-inventing the old ones.So, versatility is a key word in his work. Humor is usually the connecting theme around his showreel, but playing with genres and techniques also fascinates this guy. And strong advertising background still keeps him away from doing pointless art with client’s money. He does that with his own. Markus Recommends Markus Recommends Japanese movies, convertible cars, fast boats, videogames, diving in exotic locations, kung fu and beer. Japanese movies, convertible cars, fast boats, videogames, diving in exotic locations, kung fu and beer. Beer Gametrailers Austin-Healey Euron ranskalaiset McDonalds Johannes Lassila DDB Piikkaus Laattapiste Johannes Lassila Sek Grey Moursiuspuku Radio Aalto Johannes Lassila 358 Rakkaudesta multaan Kekkilä Johannes Lassila TBWA Helsinki Nosferatu McDonalds Johannes Lassila DDB Portfolio Night 10 - Ville Salminen - Illallinen Karjala Johannes Lassila - Muotokuva McDonalds Johannes Lassila DDB Passengers Greenpeace Johannes Lassila DDB Baari Karjala Johannes Lassila Sek Grey The Interpreter MLL Johannes Lassila - SM liiga Sonera Johannes Lassila 358 Kung Fu McDonalds Johannes Lassila DDB Elämäntilanne muuttuu Tori.fi Johannes Lassila Folk 02-landia Fonecta 020202 Johannes Lassila Sek Grey Brain Eaters Rakkautta ja Anarkiaa Petteri Lehtinen - Change of Hearts DNA Johannes Lassila Sek & Grey TTT16 Raptori Ville Salminen -