Stormskerry Maja, a sweeping period drama about a womans struggle for survival on a remote 19th-century island, was the big winner at the 2025 Jussi Film Awards, Finlands equivalent to the Oscars, taking home six awards, including best film and best director for Tiina Lymi. The films star Amanda Jansson also took Jussi for best lead performance.

The Jussis were handed out at a gala ceremony in Helsinki on Friday.

Other top winners included Apple Thieves, Missile, My Name Is Dingo, and Once Upon a Time in a Forest, each earning two awards. Notably, this year introduced two new acting categories: ensemble of the year and breakthrough role of the year, reflecting the evolving recognition of performances in Finnish cinema. Additionally, the inaugural visual effects of the year award was presented, marking a milestone for technical achievements in the industry. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, known as the Concrete Jussi, was awarded to veteran stunt coordinator Reijo Reka Kontio for his groundbreaking work in Finnish stunt performance since the 1980s.

Meanwhile, the Nordisk Film Award, a 20,000 ($22,000) given annually to a film that elevates Finnish cinema, went to director Virpi Suutari and cinematographer Teemu Liakka for their documentary Once Upon a Time in a Forest, which also claimed documentary of the year and cinematography of the year honors.

Check out the full list of winners below.

Film of the Year

Stormskerry Maja Producers: Jukka Helle, Hanna Virolainen, Markus Selin (Solar Films)

Directing of the Year

Tiina Lymi Stormskerry Maja

Ensemble of the Year

Joel Hirvonen, Satu Tuuli Karhu, Antti Autio, Sami Lalou, Alex Anton, Isla Mustanoja, Esa-Matti Smolander, Asta Sveholm, Mikko Kouki Apple Thieves

Lead Actor of the Year

Amanda Jansson Stormskerry Maja

Supporting Actor of the Year

Satu Tuuli Karhu Apple Thieves

Breakthrough Role of the Year

Saku Taittonen My Name Is Dingo

Scriptwriting of the Year

Miia Tervo Missile

Cinematography of the Year

Teemu Liakka Once Upon a Time in a Forest

Music of the Year

Lauri Porra Stormskerry Maja

Sound Design of the Year

Svante Colrus Shadowland

Editing of the Year

Joona Louhivuori Stormskerry Maja

Set Design of the Year

Otso Linnalaakso Stormskerry Maja

Costume Design of the Year

Kirsi Gum Missile

Make-Up Design of the Year

Nora Pippingskld My Name Is Dingo

Visual Effects of the Year

Tuomo Hintikka Snot and Splash

Documentary Film of the Year

Once Upon a Time in a Forest Director/Producer: Virpi Suutari; Producer: Martti Suosalo (Euphoria Film)

Short Film of the Year

Fish River Anthology Director: Veera Lamminp