"I'd trust any story of mine into his care..."
Sam Lake, Creative Director at Remedy
"...you haven't seen the best of him yet..."
Tuomas Holopainen, Nightwish
"For an actor working with Stobe is a sheer treat..."
Ilkka Villi, Actor
"Stobe is a twister of raw talent and unshackled vision..."
Marko Saaresto, Poets of the Fall
"If he ever makes a movie, I really, really, really want to score that."
Petri Alanko, Composer
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IMAGINAERUM
A Feature Film with Nightwish
Imaginaerum is the debut feature film by Stobe. The film was shot and produced in Montreal, Canada and co-produced by Scene Nation and Solar Films in Finland.
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Hello stranger!
Welcome to a strange place
This is the official website of film director Stobe Harju. He is best known for directing the fantasy feature film Imaginaerum, but hopefully your visit makes you more familiar with his other works as well.
Don't be shy, explore and enjoy your stay.
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Montage
Stobe Harju showreel
If you need to see in three minutes, what Stobe has cooked up so far, this would be your ticket.
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Quantum Break
Drama direction
Stobe is currently working on Quantum Break, a game coming to XBox One, developed by Remedy and published by Microsoft Game Studios.
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The Islander
Music video for Nightwish
The Islander was the most awarded Finnish music video of 2009. The Islander truly triggered the wonderful world of Imaginaerum.
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Alan Wake
With Remedy Games
A psychological action thriller, an XBox360 game developed by Remedy and published by Microsoft Game Studios.
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Carnival of Rust
By Poets of the Fall
The most awarded Finnish music video ever, including the best Finnish music video of all time.
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Splash
By LG
A hybrid of live action plates and cg in one package. Suits a hybrid television spot.
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Anyone Anymore
By Lovex
A music video with some dolls..., many, many angry dolls.
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Locking up the Sun
By Poets of the Fall
Locking up the sun is a perfect example of a misuse of party hats, and the same band in a showdown with themselves.
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Lift
By Poets of the Fall
A prison, five psychologists evaluating you in an overly metaphoristic video. What could be better than that?
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Montage
By Stobe Harju
If you need to see in three minutes, what Stobe has cooked up so far, this would be your second chance to do it.
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Twilight Theater
Album cover for Poets of the Fall
When Stobe was tied to a director's chair at Remedy, it was impossible to do a video for the band he loves. He still wanted to do something for their latest album.
This is the cover art for Poets of the Fall's fourth album, Twilight Theater.
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Revolution Roulette
By Poets of the Fall
Crazy, cold and perhaps more industrial Poets of the Fall than usual. All inside nice album covers.
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The Islander
By Nightwish
Doing mattepaintings yourself lets you avoid unnecessary micromanaging. Not really. They're just fun to do.
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Carnival of Rust
By Poets of the Fall
Carnival of Rust night was inspired by the Disney animated feature Peter Pan. The night of London... With darker tone.
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Moon
By Expert
Space mattepaintings are fun to craft... Why? Isn't it fun to imagine something you haven't experienced.
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Carnival of Rust
By Poets of the Fall
Carnival of rust album cover was inspired by the video treatment of Carnival of rust.
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False Metal
By Brother Firetribe
Rock music that is not afraid of cliches. Devil's daughter, a personal favorite from the album behind these covers.
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About Stobe
Hi there!
Right here where a million things could be said, I can only say a few. I rather let some of the most talented people I know do the talking.
Cheers.
Stobe Harju“Stobe is a fantastic storyteller with an overwhelming sense of visions beautiful, surreal and magical. And you haven't seen the best of him yet...”
Tuomas Holopainen
Nightwish
“Stobe Harju is a brilliant director. For an actor, working with Stobe is a sheer treat, because he truly understands and appreciates the craft of acting and really knows how to communicate his ideas. In addition Stobe is a wonderful, warm hearted person with a great sense of humour. I could not possibly wish for more – except to get to work with Stobe Harju in many projects to come.”
Ilkka Villi
Lead actor, Alan Wake
“Stobe Harju is both an artist and a professional. I'd trust any story of mine into his care, knowing that he'll treat it with respect and bring it to life in ways I could never even have imagined.”
Sam Lake
Writer (Max Payne, Max Payne 2, Alan Wake)
Creative director (Quantum Break)
Remedy
“Stobe is a twister of raw talent and unshackled vision, working with him is like playing the lottery, knowing you're going to win”
Marko Saaresto
Poets of the Fall
“If he ever makes a movie, I really, really, really want to score that”
Petri Alanko
Composer
Alan Wake, Imaginaerum
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Awards & Such
2013:
Official selection
Imaginaerum
Fantasia Film Festival
2010:
Game of the year
Alan Wake, Remedy
Time Magazine, among others
2009:
Best Music Video
Nightwish “The Islander”
YLE & IFPI Gold Muuvi
2008:
Best Music Video
Nightwish “The Islander”
Oulu MV Festival Audience Choice Award
Best Commercial Short
“The Boss”
US International Film & Video Festival Silver Screen Award
2007:
Best Finnish Music Video of All Time
Poets of the Fall “Carnival of Rust”
YLE Audience Choice Award
Best Music Video
Poets of the Fall “Carnival of Rust”
YLE & IFPI Gold Audience Choice Muuvi
Best Music Video
Poets of the Fall “Carnival of Rust”
YLE & IFPI Bronze Muuvi
Best Music Video
Poets of the Fall “Carnival of Rust”
Voice TV Finland - Audience Choice
Best Commercial Short
“Outdoor”
US International Film & Video Festival Golden Camera Award
2006:
Best Music Video
Lovex “Guardian Angel”
YLE & IFPI Gold Audience Choice Muuvi
Best Commercial Short
“Another Day at Work”
US International Film & Video Festival Silver Screen Award
200x:
Awards from various places
Cannes - Cyber Lions Shortlist, Create Online Magazine Winner, New York FestivalsBronze, M&M (Markkinointi & Mainonta magazine) Winner, London International Advertising Awards finalist, Flash Forward Finalist, Epica shortlist, M&M GP(Markkinointi & Mainonta magazine) Winner, Tops of the Year (Vuoden Huiput) Winner, Epica shortlist
Represented by
contact us to work with Stobe
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RAB Media (US)
Los Angeles, New York City, Boston.
Rab Media represents Stobe's work on commercials and music videos in the US.
RAB MEDIA