Fostering interactions between cultures & promoting societal participation
Our mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful cultural connections through a wide range of artistic, cultural, and physical activities. We believe in the power of art and culture to bring people together.
We organise various events, including workshops, courses, exhibitions, film screenings and social gatherings, to facilitate community engagement and cultural exchange.
Our current activities
Established in March 2024, Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry is a new nonprofit association. Currently we are organising a film making workshop and Step to the Future Seminars (funded by YTB – Presidency For Turks Abroad And Related Communities) for youngsters.
Helsinki film making workshops
- For multicultural and immigrant Turkish-speaking youngsters
- Learn how to make a film, from ideation to post-production
- Showcase your work at the final screening
- Follow @filmatolyesihelsinki on Instagram for updates. More information.
Step to the Future (Geleceğe Adım) Seminars
- A seminar series supporting Turkish-speaking youth and young professionals in Finland through expert-led career seminars.
- Showcasing real-world success stories and practical insights from established professionals in global industries.
- Designed to help participants build professional networks and actively design their own career paths.
- Funded by YTB – Presidency For Turks Abroad And Related Communities.
“Crafting Connections through Cultural, Artistic, and Physical Activities”
About
Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry is a nonprofit association registered in the Finnish Register of Associations (y-tunnus 3431715-3)
Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry, located in Helsinki, Finland, aims to foster interactions between immigrants and the local Finnish population, promoting societal participation through a broad spectrum of cultural, artistic, and physical activities. The association organizes various events, including courses, exhibitions, film screenings and social gatherings, to facilitate community engagement and cultural exchange.
Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry also aims to engage in public discussions and advocacy to support its community-focused mission.
Board Members
Melis Ari-Gürhanli (President)
Melis has long worked in the Finnish NGO sector as an expert particularly on matters related to integration and mental wellbeing. She also is very active in various European and Transatlantic networks connecting people and organizations from diverse backgrounds. She holds masters degrees in social sciences as well as arts. Melis is currently the chair of Kulttuurimaja Kamera and the contact person for stakeholder relations as well as advocacy work.
✉️ melis (at) kulttuurimajakamera.fi
Yonca Güzelpinar Aydinonat (Secretary)
Director-Producer. She worked in the cinema and television industry in Turkey for many years. She directed many TV series, documentaries and programs. Since 2017, she has been organizing the Film Workshop for Turkish Speaking Youth in Helsinki. Responsible for organization, events and communication at Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry.
https://yoncagp.wordpress.com/
✉️ yonca (at) kulttuurimajakamera.fi
N. Emrah Aydinonat (Treasurer)
Emrah is a philosopher of economics working at the University of Helsinki. He is one of the Chief Editors of the Journal of Economic Methodology, and a member of the Editorial Board of the History of Economic Ideas. He also serves in the International Advisory Board of The Review of Evolutionary Political Economy (REPE). At Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry, he manages the finances, website and logistics.
https://neaydinonat.com
✉️ emrah (at) kulttuurimajakamera.fi
İrem Şencan (Board Member)
İrem is a Design and Media student at Aalto University with a strong interest in visual storytelling, filmmaking, and narrative driven design. At Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry, İrem contributes to communication, youth engagement, creative projects, and the development of new media oriented initiatives within the association.
✉️ irem (at) kulttuurimajakamera.fi
Ilaida Önlen (Board Member)
Ilaida Önlen is a media and film student at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. She has been involved as a member of the working group in research regarding the diversity of roles in Finnish films and drama series in 2024 (A project led by Lecturer Taku Kaskela). At Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry, Ilaida contributes to communication and youth engagement.
✉️ ilaida (at) kulttuurimajakamera.fi
Cooperation
Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry is a member of the Finnish multicultural network Moniheli.
Kulttuurimaja Kamera Ry is organizing the 2024 film workshop at Lapinlahden Lähde with the support of Pro Lapinlahti Mielenterveysseura Ry.
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Contact us
You can contact us by sending an email to info (at) kulttuurimajakamera.fi Please note that our response time might be slow during June and July.