Heidi GrundströmAalto University · Department of Motion Picture, Television and Production Design
Heidi Grundström
Master of Arts
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Introduction
Special (research) interests:
* Audience research: film & media and what people do with them * Film industry research focused on production and distribution * Development of new research projects and networks *Planning and writing funding proposals
-- I'm currently working on my doctoral dissertation 'New cinemas and changing audiences in Finland. Understanding the role of new technology in the encounters of audiences and films.' at Aalto University's Department of Film, Television and Scenography. My research focuses on exploring the use of social practice theory for studying contemporary film and fiction series consumption.
My other research interests and recent work are in the field of film and television production studies. --
Publications
Publications (3)
This chapter aims at providing an overview of how the distribution of feature length fiction films is structured in Finland. Furthermore, the powerful gatekeeping function of distribution companies for local cinema is analysed based on material collected through expert interviews, industry analysis and media reports. Through the theoretical framewo...
Traditionally, the Finnish film and television industry has revolved around producing feature films and television series for local distribution. In the past five years, however, the industry has been transformed by a rising demand for high-end drama series. In addition to the positive developments for the economic stability of production companies...
This empirical study investigated how the social nature of cinema is affected by the technological developments that have led to the converging of different media. The article is based on the data collected through 21 qualitative interviews with Finnish cinema-goers and focuses on the open-ended variety of what people say and do in relation to film...
