EARS × INDIA
EARS will shine a spotlight on the film, games, and music industries, building meaningful partnerships and exploring fresh opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic creative markets: India.
Stay tuned here for the latest updates on events, initiatives, and ways to get involved.
EARS x India Game Developer Conference
In November, EARS is traveling with a delegation to the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) as a proud ecosystem partner. [Click here for details →]
When: 5-7 November 2025 .
Where: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai, India
In November, EARS in traveling with a delegation to India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) as a proud ecosystem partner. Check the program at: www.indiagdc.com
Webinar: Navigating India’s Filming Incentives and Coproduction Opportunities
Join us on 12th November (New date!) for a webinar introducing opportunities in India’s film and TV industry. [Click here for details →]
When: 12th of November (New date!) , 11:30 - 13:30 (Finland)
Where: Online
Discover India’s film and TV market: production incentives and co-production opportunities in our upcoming webinar, hosted by EARS, India Cine Hub, Services Export Promotion Council of India and Business Finland.
Webinar: Co-production Incentives and Opportunities for AV-sector in Finland
Join us 27th of October for a webinar introducing Finland’s film and TV industry to Indian industry professionals. Hosted by EARS and Services Export Promotion Council of India. [Click here for details →]
When: 27th of October, 15:00 (India time)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Join us for a webinar on “Co-Production Incentives & Opportunities for the AV Sector in Finland.” The webinar is hosted by EARS and Services Export Promotion Council of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
Leading experts from Finnish organizations share insights on:
🎥 Co-production incentives & funding opportunities in Finland
🎞️ India–Finland collaborations in film & AV content creation
🌐 Expanding global opportunities for Indian media & entertainment services
Speakers include:
Paulina Ståhlberg, Executive Director, Helsinki International Film Festival – Rakkautta & Anarkiaa / Love & Anarchy
Jani Joenniemi, Head of Project, Europe-Asia Roundtable Sessions (EARS)
Laura Westerberg, Senior Funding Advisor, Film In Finland
Petteri Halme, Senior Funding Advisor, Film In Finland
Reetta Turula, Film Commissioner, North Finland Film Commission
Matti Paunio, Head of Production, The Finnish Film Foundation
Teija Raninen, Film Commissioner, West Finland Film Commission
Ida Tirkkonen, Film Commissioner, Film Lapland
Fanny Heinonen, Program Director, Film Tampere
Puneet Thakur, Head of Invest In & Innovation Collaboration, Business Finland
Siddharth Naithani, Senior Advisor ICT, Business Finland, South Asia
Dr Abhay Sinha, Director General, Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)
Sign up for the webinar here.
Webinar: India’s Gaming Growth Story
Join us 18th of September for a webinar on the rapidly growing Indian games industry and market, hosted by Business Finland and Neogames. [Click here for details →]
When: 18th of September, 11:00-13:00 (Finland)
Where: Online - Business Finland
Join us for a webinar on the rapidly growing Indian games industry and market, hosted by Business Finland and Neogames.
Speakers from Game Developer Association of India, Vi Games (Vodafone India), Winzo Games, Games 24x7, Reliance Games, JioGames and Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council.
Register here:
Gamescom: Finland-India Dinner
To launch the EARS x India project, a Finland–India dinner was held on the sidelines of Gamescom in Cologne, co-organized with the India Game Developer Conference and the Game Developer Association of India..
When: 20th September 2025
Where: Gamescom, Cologne
To launch the EARS x India project, a Finland–India dinner was held on the sidelines of Gamescom in Cologne, co-organized with the India Game Developer Conference and the Game Developer Association of India, to explore opportunities for collaboration. Many thanks to all participants for joining and contributing to the conversation.
