Uppo-Nalle ja Joulun odotus (orig. title)
Genre: TV-series in 24 parts (á 7 min.)
A Christmas Calendar for MTV Finland
Director: Päivi Takala
Production Year: 1995
Master Format: Beta SB PAL
Audio: Stereo
Synopsis
The year 1995 was dedicated to toleration. Upon this theme was created the series about Uppo-the-Bear, which is a familiar and famous character among children in Finland. In the series, Uppo-the-Bear is waiting for the Christmas and getting to know better children from foreign countries and different cultures e.g. through their games and plays. UNICEF being part of the production is a special significant actor when thinking of the theme of the series. Important part of the script is the possibility to present the humanitarian aims of UNICEF. Uppo-the-Bear also tells about the Finnish traditions related to Christmas time.
Credits
Direction: Päivi Takala
Script: Päivi Takala & Outi Rousu
The original idea of Uppo-The-Bear: Elina Karjalainen
Actor: Juha Laukkanen
Camera and Editing: Raimo Uunila
Sound Design: Puke Kataja, Antti Hytti
Producer: Outi Rousu
In co-operation with: UNICEF of Finland, MTV Ltd. / Tauno Äijälä
Vantaa International School Familia Club Society, The Cottage of Uppo-Nalle, Kuopio, Finland
Production: Kroma Productions Ltd. 1995
Broadcast
December 1st to 24th, 1995 / MTV Finnish Broadcasting Company