Masterclass by Leena Pasanen

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Biography:

Leena Pasanen, born in 1965, studied Finnish language and literature at Oulu University. She started her carrier as a journalist in 1988 at the Finnish News Agency.

In 1993 she joined YLE, Finnish Broadcasting Company, where she worked as a reporter, political commentator, subeditor and TV-presenter. From 1999 to 2000 she was the head of documentaries for YLE TV1. When the digital cultural channel YLE Teema was launched, Leena Pasanen was chosen as Head of Programme. Since 2004 she was also the deputy director of the channel. From November 2005 to Aug 2008 she was the director of the European Docmentary Network (EDN).

Since 2000, Leena has built up a strong reputation as one of the most internationally orientated and engaged European commissioning editors, especially known for her support to new talent. As an expert and tutor Leena has been called upon from workshops organised by Discovery Campus, Television Business School, Eurodoc and EDN.

EDN started in 1996 and has now around 750 members from more than 50 countries. The association provides members with information about the European documentary market, publishes the DOX Magazine, the EDN TV Guide, organises workshops and conferences with the support of the EU MEDIA Programme and in collaboration with local and regional partners. Members are production companies, filmmakers, directors, festival organisers, broadcasters, film institutes and other documentary professionals.

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