Mariia Kukkakorpi is a Finnish author, screenwriter, and communications specialist.

She 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.

In addition to her creative career, Kukkakorpi has nearly a decade of experience working with various startups, specializing 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.

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

Ahola, Suvi ’Omakustanne on nyt nimeltään indie book – ja suosituimpi kuin koskaan’. Helsingin Sanomat. 7.9.2015.

Veas, Esther ’”I Believe A Good Writer Can Write Anything.”’ Her Campus. 3.3.2017.