Mariia Kukkakorpi is a Finnish PR and communications specialist. She has written an award winning book Henkäyksiä (2015), and screenplays.
Kukkakorpi has nearly a decade of experience working in communication, public relations (PR), search engine optimization (SEO), and content management. She draws on creative writing strategies to craft compelling, insightful, and effective stories.
In addition to her professional work, Kukkakorpi writes fiction for both adults and children. In screenwriting, she focuses on drama and psychological thrillers. Her work explores the themes of public vs. private life and the complexities of friendship.
Kukkakorpi is a founder of Epilogi–Jälkisanat, a site focusing on creative writing and screenwriting.
Read the full CV from LinkedIn.
Contact: mariia@kukkakorpi.com
Bibliography
Kukkakorpi, M. ’Kirjoita käsin!’ in Ääni 6 Kirjoittaminen 1 (2022). Helsinki: Edita.
Kukkakorpi, M. & Pantti, M. (2021) ’A Sense of Place: VR Journalism and Emotional Engagement’ in Journalism Practice. 15(6): 785–804. https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2020.1799237
Henkäyksiä (2015), a Self-published Novel in Finnish.
The Continents (2015), a Poem in ’Contrasting Visions’ Anthology.
Remains (2014), a Poem in ’Inspired by My Museum’ Anthology.
Awards
2024
TV Pilot Good Fortune (Drama Comedy), Quarter-finalist in a Filmmatic TV Pilot Awards Season 9.
Feature Film Script Under Control (Psychological Thriller), Semifinalist in ScreenCraft’s Fall 2024 Virtual Pitch Competition.
2017
Feature Film Script You Will Get Hurt (Comedy) logline ”the logline of the year and one of the best to read for 2017”, WildSound Festival.
2016
Psychological Thriller Mind Games (Feature Film Script)
- 3. Place in Thriller Category, Los Angeles Screenplay Contest
- Official Finalist, Hollywood Screenplay Contest
2015
Novel Henkäyksiä, the Best Novel, Möllärimestari Award (Finland)
Short Film Script Turning Tables (Drama), finalist in Marquee Lights.
Short Film Script Night Owl (Thriller), Semifinalist in Courier Awards.
Short Film Script Viewings (Thriller), Semifinalist in Aura Screenwriter Awards.
In Media
Veas, Esther ’”I Believe A Good Writer Can Write Anything.”’ Her Campus. 3.3.2017.