ACTORS ACADEMY TEAM
NITA ARPIAINEN
Founder, CEO
Nita Arpiainen is an actor and acting coach, yoga teacher, holistic coach and the founder of Actors Academy. In her previous careers, she has been a professional snowboarder and also worked as a TV presenter and producer.
Nita's deep passion and curiosity for acting, learning and personal growth is the underlying motivation for AAF to come alive. The vision for AAF was formed while Nita attended numerous acting schools and workshops in London at the Actors Temple, Giles Forman Acting Studio, City Academy and the Actors Studio to name a few, ultimately falling profoundly in love with the Meisner Technique, and it making a powerful and lasting impact on the way she viewed acting. Nita has been passionately studying and working with the Meisner Technique since 2015.
Nita has created and designed the Actors Academy's One Year Training as the optimal training course for varied level acting students who share a readiness and authentic desire to dive into the work with depth and and expand both professionally as personally. The One Year Training combines the expertise Nita and the other OYT coaches have gathered on the subject around the world in a very powerful way.
MIKAÉLLE SUVITIE OLIVEIRA
Studio Host, Production Coordinator
Mikaélle is the welcoming presence you’ll meet during studio opening hours, training modules, and workshops. Her role ranges from ensuring the smooth daily operations of the studio to greeting students and coaches from across Finland and abroad. During the final-week of our training programs, she works as a production assistant, making sure everything runs smoothly and on time. Having graduated from our One Year Training herself, Mikaélle offers a great support for the students. Her love for storytelling and interest in a holistic approach to acting are what led her to join our school and team.
ANNA OIKARINEN
Design & Marketing Manager
Anna combines her passion for storytelling with a strong background in design and marketing, alongside her experience as a performing musician. From video editing and graphic design to marketing planning and maintaining a cohesive design system, she ensures that all of Actors Academy’s communication remains consistent with the brand and its values.
MICHAEL TSELEPIS
Camera Operator
An important part of the final-week filming crew and our workshop cinematographer, Michael is a qualified camera operator and editor whose background is in the practical and technical aspect of shooting. His background is with film and corporate shoots and he has worked in both digital and analogue filmmaking for many years in London, bringing experience from working with a wide variety of talented crew across many countries.
LAURI TAMMINEN
Cinematographer and Film Editor
Lauri serves as our head cinematographer and film editor during the final week’s filming days, where he collaborates with our team, the director and students to create their showreel scenes. He's a Helsinki-based talented cinematographer with a background in films, commercials, and television. He enjoys good company, moments of calm, and creating a safe and accepting environment for everyone on set. This way, he feels he can capture something genuine.