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코코KOKO

KOKO

Country	Finland, USA
Director	Hanna VÄSTINSALO
Producer	Hanna VÄSTINSALO, Jon KANAK
Writer
Production Company	Thinkseed Films, Lumify Entertainment
Format	DCP
Genre	Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror

Synopsis

A girl living with her mother in a luxury hotel closed off from the rest of the world realizes that her best friend isn’t just a harmless voice in her head, but her personal caretaker in a Zoo where the last humans are kept alive.

Director

Hanna VÄSTINSALO

Hanna VÄSTINSALO studied directing after receiving a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics at the University of Helsinki (Finland). She has directed a VR animation, which premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival and also her debut science fiction feature, Palimpsest, premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. This year Hanna was invited to the Berlinale Talents program.

Producer

Hanna VÄSTINSALO

Hanna VÄSTINSALO studied directing after receiving a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics at the University of Helsinki (Finland). She has directed a VR animation, which premiered at the 77th Venice International Film Festival and also her debut science fiction feature, Palimpsest, premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. This year Hanna was invited to the Berlinale Talents program.

Jon KANAK

Jon KANAK is a Hollywood-based manager and producer with a global footprint in film and television. He represents top-tier talent including Terry ROSSIO (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Jeff EASTIN (White Collar). Formerly Head of Film & TV Literary at Activist Artists Management, Jon is known for building cross-platform opportunities for writers, directors and brands. His work spans representation, production, and strategic advisory for high-net-worth individuals and media-facing businesses.

Production Company

Lumify Entertainment

Lumify Entertainment is a boutique management and production company with offices in Los Angeles and Madrid. Founded by Jon Kanak, Lumify represents award-winning writers, directors, and international studios—including Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek), Jeff Eastin (White Collar), and Zeta Studios—as well as creatives across nine countries.

Thinkseed Films
Thinkseed Films has been twice in the Venice International Film Festival. MAN UNDER BRIDGE, a VR animation, premiered in 2020 and PALIMPSEST, a scifi feature, premiered in 2022. The production company is based in Finland, but has an international perspective with a background in storytelling in film, television and virtual reality.

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