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I am Juuso-Matias (they\/them), an artist-expert, a Finland-based performing arts professional.<\/p>\n
In productions I use my skills as an intimacy director <\/strong>or fight director. Whatever the role I take, my artistic practice is based on collaboration. <\/strong>Processes behind the scenes of intimacy and violence have in their core a collaborative choreographical work, practical safety protocols and specialized story-telling techniques. Still, they are two specialities with very different notion of risk-management, different priorities and basic techniques. Weaving violence and intimacy together in one scene is complicated and takes its time.<\/p>\n I am also a performing arts educator<\/b>. I often even describe my work as mainly pedagogical and didactical. <\/strong>These simply mean that I weave together<\/strong> various practices, skillsets and threads of knowledges of the people in the room.<\/p>\n My main focus is to give tools to others so <\/strong>they can do their best possible work with the help of my expertise. <\/strong>In an optimal situation, the different performing arts experts I work with can use their original artistic and technical skillsets to meet the specific demands of intimate or violent scenes they work with.<\/p>\n I most often teach skills useful to the scenes of heightened physicality. I have taught future professionals on University of the Arts, University of Applied Sciences and Folk high school levels. I have at basic theatre education and at amateur theaters. As a part of my teaching practices, I direct and fight direct various scenes with specific learning goals in mind.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”facebook” url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ihmisteatteri” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3b5998″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]facebook[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”tiktok” url=”https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ihmisteatteri” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#fe2c55″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]tiktok[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”instagram” url=”https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ihmisteatteri\/” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ea2c59″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]instagram[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”linkedin” url=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/juuso-matias-maijanen\/” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”27px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#007bb6″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]linkedin[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=”youtube” url=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ihmisteatteri” icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”26px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#a82400″ global_colors_info=”{}” follow_button=”off” url_new_window=”on”]youtube[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_team_member name=”Juuso-Matias Maijanen” position=”Artist-Expert” image_url=”https:\/\/juuso-matias.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RP-juusomatias-09-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” header_font_size=”25px” body_font_size=”17px” body_line_height=”1.8em” position_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” position_text_align=”left” position_font_size=”28px” text_orientation=”left” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”80%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n +358 40 717 2486 “Let’s collaborate for the best possible stories.”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_type=”circular” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0) 1%|#000000 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/juuso-matias.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/juusomatias_studio-2-scaled.jpg” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_padding=”64px|0px|64px|48px|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.5em” header_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font=”Merriweather Sans|300|||||||” header_2_font_size=”46px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_3_line_height=”1.3em” header_4_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.9)” custom_margin=”|-1px|-1px|-2px||” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|30px||50px|true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px|||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” inline_fonts=”Merriweather Sans” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Master of Fine Arts<\/strong> I have built my artist-expert practice on movement-based acting skills. I have spent one-and-half decade to study different skills, and have spent ten years adapt the skills specifically to the challenges of theatrical intimacy and dramatic violence. I then continued studying pedagogy and artistic research to further develop my practice. That is, these studies form the foundation of my work.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”64px|0px|64px|0px|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”64px|48px|64px|0px|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|50px||50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ toggle_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|20px||20px|false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” link_option_url=”#” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”MFA in Performing Arts and Media at Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH) – 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I did my Degree of Master in Fine Arts in Performing Arts and Media at Stockholm University of the Arts 2023-2025. These studies concentrated in developing my own practice with the tools of artistic research and thematic research areas of SKH.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Intimacy Director* at Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I have studied intimacy direction with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators<\/a>. I have finished my level 3, but have been checking boxes for my official graduation since 2025. Before IDC I studied with their predecessor Intimacy Directors International from 2017 onwards, and have worked continuously with intimacy since then.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”A Teacher-Student at Nordic Stage Fight Society (NSFS) ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I have studied stage combat pedagogy since 2023 in the mentor program of Nordic Stage Fight Society (NSFS) under Iiro Heikkil\u00e4, a teacher at Dramatic Combat Finland<\/a> (DCF). My studies with NSFS and DCF span all the way to 2015, but I have been crafting different pieces of fight choreography since early 2011.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Performing Arts Instructor at Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia) – 2019″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I graduated a bachelor in performing arts pedagogy (scenkonstpedagogi) at Novia University of Applied Sciences in 2019. Besides my two areas of expertise (violence and intimacy), I teach classes in mime, pantomime, physical acting and movement. I also teach other basic classes in theatre.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Bachelor of Culture and Arts at Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novia) – 2015″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n My degree in physical theatre from Novia University of Applied Sciences is from 2015. The program concentrated heavily on physical acting techniques, but spent a lot of time in co-skills of sharing, directing, choreographing and teaching.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_id=”productions” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”-2px|0px||0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”20px|20px||20px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”57px|0px|0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”40px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”productions” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font_size=”46px” header_4_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In contrast to my educational<\/a> work, the tools I choose with a production serve the working group and the production plans, and the practical, physical choices we need to make to tell the story. Even if I value the effective use of time and energy, art is often a journey of learning and experimentation, and these processes take their time and need their side-journeys. There is often not much time in a production process, but naturally I can combine my intimacy direction or fight direction with meaningful pedagogical processes in order to make sure that the people understand the technical demands of the chosen solutions depending on the style of heightened physicality<\/em> we work with.<\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|20px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/juuso-matias.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Portrayed-Violence.jpg” alt=”Text Portrayed Violence – fight direction and education. In the picture there are two people who are fighting, one tries to the hit the other with a sword, the defender puts up a parry, on a small stage, also Juuso-Matias’ headshot where Juuso-Matias forms a triangle with their hands, this picture describes the focus that is created on these special areas” title_text=”Portrayed Violence” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font_size=”46px” header_4_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When using terms like portrayed violence, dramatic violence, or stage combat and screen combat<\/em>, I mean an approach where we collaborate to create different magic tricks, illusions, to portray violence in a sustainable way. I would prefer using term “portrayed violence” or “fake violence” when speaking of the speciality to avoid confusions with real-life violence.\u00a0<\/p>\n We might use these tools to tell stories of a fencing match, of a war or of a near-relation violence. I am especially interested in the performances where we create an impression of threat of violence or of psychological violence.<\/p>\n In the role of fight director, I work as the artist-expert of violent material. I have done dramatic combat in its different forms since 2011. Since 2015 I have done my formal studies mainly with instructors of Nordic Stage Fight Society<\/a> and Dramatic Combat Finland<\/a>.\u00a0I officially started in NSFS teacher program under Iiro Heikkil\u00e4<\/a> in May 2024.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|20px|||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/juuso-matias.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Portrayed-Intimacy.jpg” alt=”Text Portrayed Intimacy – Intimacy direction and and education. In the picture, there are two characters wearing theatre masks, the one on the right is smiling and giving the other a flower. One on the left is looking at the camera bewildered. also Juuso-Matias’ headshot where Juuso-Matias forms a triangle with their hands, this picture describes the focus that is created on these special areas” title_text=”Portrayed Intimacy” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font_size=”46px” header_4_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” z_index_tablet=”500″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In portrayed intimacy, intimacy for the stage or staged intimacy <\/em>I speak about making these kinds of scenes sustainable. Intimate scenes can take a form of sex, touch or nudity, but intimacy director can be useful for scenes that portray other forms of emotional intimacy like family, friends or companionship. My skills work through sensitive, accurate and comprehensive approaches to different aspects of a performance for the whole working group.\u00a0<\/p>\n With my approach of portrayed intimacy, I prefer to use an intimacy director with a low threshold. In camera work I will use term intimacy coordinator as these are two completely different professions with drastically different processes.<\/p>\n I have learned my Intimacy Director skills with Intimacy Director International<\/a> and through level 3 specialist studies with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators<\/a>. I am currently working with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators through their level 4 certification. This means that currently, I can lean on one of the leading intimacy directors in the world as a mentor and discussion partner for any production I work with.\u00a0I also cross-use the tools I have learned from the world of portrayal of violence in both worlds.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#000000″ max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font_size=”46px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_4_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” max_width=”1200%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|30px||50px|true|false” custom_padding_phone=”|30px|||true|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I list productions I have done since 2011 to grow my expertise.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” width=”50%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|20px|20px|20px|false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_accordion_item open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display: none;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FIGHT DIRECTOR, Tampereen Ylioppilasteatteri: MacBeth Rock Musical (2026, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I took part in building Mach Beth Musical’s main swordfights for Tampere Student Theatre. Besides this, I gave some exercises for the larger battles to portray dynamics of a mass fight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY COORDINATOR, Helsinki-filmi: J\u00e4\u00e4n vangit – Icebreaker (2024, Helsinki)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FIGHT DIRECTOR, Teatteri Soittorasia: Lumikuningatar (2025, Porvoo)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I fight directed several pieces of choreography for the theatre performance that is part of the basic education in theatre program.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY COORDINATOR, coffee n\u2019 movies: Neon Moon (2021-2024, Kouvola)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Neon Moon was an indie film by coffee\u2019n\u2019movies. It was a cyberpunk short, where I helped with the most important relationships dramaturgies and with several choreographical choices to tell a specific story.<\/p>\n LINK TO RECORDING<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY DIRECTOR, Avatar\u2019s Journey Travel Agency and &-theater: Love Simulation EVE (2023, Espoo)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Love Simulation EVE was an indie piece combining virtual reality and immersive live-performance that was performed at &-theatre, the city theatre of Espoo city. I participated in the process already from the script phase to the very end in the role of an intimacy director.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”THEATRE DIRECTOR, Turun Suurtorin keskiaika ry: El\u00e4v\u00f6itetty Pyhiinvaellus – A living pilgrimage (2023, Turku)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I was asked to direct a co-performance in connection to an immersive pilgrimage to the Turku Medieval Market. We built four physical performances to the pilgrims’ path. The purpose of these scenes was to invite people to pause for some internal\u00a0 journeys, light comedy and to the beauty of nature.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY COORDINATOR, Kaiho Republic: Swang 2nd season (2022, Helsinki)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I supported the young actors with choreographical and structural tools in their scenes including squabbles, falling in love and playful togetherness.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY DIRECTOR, Love Simulation EVE: Water Spirits (2020-2022)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY COORDINATOR, Warner Bros Finland: Aallonmurtaja 4th season (2022, Helsinki)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I supported some actors in finding their movement choices and support structures in order to sharpen and add playfulness to their intimate scenes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FIGHT COORDINATOR, Turku University of Applied Sciences: Er\u00e4\u00e4n\u00e4\u2026 Zombietrilogia (2022)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I was part in crafting the fight choreographies for this post-apocalyptic student film.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY COORDINATOR, Yellow Film & TV: Kiitos el\u00e4m\u00e4 (2022, Helsinki)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I helped in intimacy coordination of Kiitos el\u00e4m\u00e4 television series<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”INTIMACY COORDINATOR AND FIGHT COORDINATOR, Fyr Films: The Demon of Midday (2021, Praque, Czech Republic)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n In this student production I worked online in supporting the cast in Praque, Czech Republic with both their scenes of violence and intimacy mainly giving them protocols for nudity and relationship dramaturgy.<\/p>\n IMDB LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FIGHT DIRECTOR AND PHYSICAL ACTOR, Medieval Turku: Medieval Ferry (2021, Turku)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I co-choreoghed and co-directed a simple fight performance for Turun suurtorin keskiaika.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FILM DIRECTOR, Turun suurtorin keskiaika: Medieval Market Online (2020, Turku)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I directed several short films about the daily lives of people in medieval Turku.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”THEATRE DIRECTOR, \u00c5bolands Teaterskola: V\u00e4rlden runt i \u00e5ttio dagar (2019, Turku)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I directed a performance for the students at basic theatre education group that I also taught.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”THEATRE DIRECTOR, \u00c5bolands Teaterskola: Om allt bara var bra (2019, Turku)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I directed a performance for the students at basic theatre education group that I also taught.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Teatteri Iris: Tytt\u00f6 ja Herra K (2018, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I worked as a physical actor in Teatteri Iris piece.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”CHOIR MEMBER AND DRAMATURG, Kanervakuoro: Rauhan laulut (2018, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I did help the choir I was part of to craft a a simple dramaturgy for their live performance Rauhan laulut.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FIGHT DIRECTOR, Suomen Musiikkiteatteri Akatemia: Merry Wives of Windsor (2017, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I was a physical theatre teacher at Suomen musiikkiteatteri Akatemia 2014-2017 before the school declared bankruptcy. During this time, I also fight directed for all their student productions. Merry wives of Windsor was one of these.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”CHOIR MEMBER, Kanervakuoro: Lauluja Mets\u00e4polulta (2017, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I took part in a choir performance as a singer<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Kompastusjoukko: Lepus (R)evolution (2017, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I was one of the creators of Kompastusjoukko’s third physical theatre performance which combined lights, origami masks and music.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”THEATRE DIRECTOR, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n kansann\u00e4ytt\u00e4m\u00f6: Saaren k\u00e4tk\u00f6iss\u00e4 \u2013 A 50-year anniversary play (2016, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I directed an hour-long mask theatre adaptation of Treasure Island for five actors.<\/p>\n LINK TO A REVIEW<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR AND PRODUCER, Kompastusjoukko: J\u00e4\u00e4vuorivaara – Iceberg-danger (2016, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Kompastusjoukko’s second physical theatre performance was ordered for Earth Hour.\u00a0 It included a huge piece of sewn-together cloth, live lanterns, cardboard houses and several physical actors.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR STUDENT, Kompastusjoukko: More Amore (2015, Tampere)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Kompastusjoukko’s first physical theatre performance was created for H\u00e4me Medieval Market. There we simply told a silly story of love and contact with the use of classical commedia dell’arte masks.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STUDENT-CREATOR, Novia University of Applied Sciences: Tuikesilm\u00e4 (2015, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I performed and created a solo piece for Peeled \u2013 theatre festival as part of my physical theatre studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR STUDENT, Novia University of Applied Sciences: Om et Dr\u00f6mSpel (2015, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I performed in a student production directed by Tom Fjordefalk as part of my physical theatre studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Novia University of Applied Sciences: Kurokami (2014, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I performed a dance from classical Nihon Buyou repertoire Beats and Prayers festival as part of my physical theatre studies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STUDENT-DIRECTOR, Novia University of Applied Sciences: Den skalliga f\u00f6rtrollerskan (2012, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I directed Eugene Ionesco\u2019s text as a part of my physical theatre studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”STUDENT PHYSICAL ACTOR, Novia University of Applied Sciences: Purgatorium (2012, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I acted William Butler Yeat’s Purgatorium as directed by Liv Nordgren as a part of my physical theatre studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR STUDENT, Novia University of Applied Sciences: Inf\u00f6r lyckta d\u00f6rrar (2012, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I acted in Elin Smedlund’s version of Jean-Paul Sartre’s text as a part of my physical theatre studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Vaasa Market of Possibilities: Gorou (2014, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I performed a dance from classical Nihon Buyou repertoire at the market event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Teatteri Outolintu: Vaudeville Moustache (2013, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I was one of the physical performers and choreographers for the Dinner Show Performance in Vaasa.<\/p>\n LINK<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Sampei Fes: Kurokami, Gorou and others (2013, Kyoto)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I performed several dances from classical Nihon Buyou repertoire at SampeiFes festival in Kyoto, Japan as part of my exchange studies there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”PHYSICAL ACTOR, Vaasa Lunch Picnic: physical theatre pieces (2012, Vaasa)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I worked as a summer actor for the Vasa Lunch Picnic where I created several live performances for the picnic-goers. These included a music-theatre performance and several clown numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”MOVEMENT DIRECTOR, Animecon IX: Gin! the Musical (2012, Kuopio)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n I fight directed, intimacy directed and worked as an acting coach for the second version of the fan musical based on Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin.<\/p>\n LINK TO RECORDING<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”FIGHT DIRECTOR AND PHYSICAL ACTOR, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n ty\u00f6v\u00e4enteatteri: Prinsessa Ruusunen (2011, Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n This adaptation of Sleeping Beauty was my first work as a fight director, and I also performed a simple faked kiss on stage. I created several pieces of fencing choreography.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Services” module_id=”educator” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”#000000″ width=”100%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-2px|0px||0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”20px|20px||20px|false|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”3px|0px|0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”40px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/juuso-matias.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Education.jpg” alt=”Juuso-Matias doing a mind gesture of ‘wall’. Text: Education – Special Techniques for Performing Arts.” title_text=”Education” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” max_width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Noto Sans||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|600|||||||” link_text_color=”#8f64f3″ link_line_height=”1.2em” header_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_2_font_size=”46px” header_3_font=”Merriweather Sans||||||||” header_4_font=”Noto Sans|600|||||||” header_4_font_size=”30px” header_4_line_height=”1.2em” max_width=”100%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” link_option_url=”#” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”15px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_2_font_size_phone=”30px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The purpose of my educational work is to share techniques without the time-pressure of a production. That prepares people for more advanced artistic solutions when working in a production. I have taught future professionals on University of the Arts, University of Applied Sciences and Folk High School levels. I also have experience with Basic Theatre Education and with Amateur Theaters. As a part of my teaching practices, I often direct and fight direct scenes with a variety of methods as most of the material I teach needs clear artistic contexts to function.<\/p>\n Besides physical movement skills, I teach communication skills that make the work lighter. These include extending our common physical and dramaturgical languages that make the production work smoother.\u00a0<\/p>\n As an artist-expert I have been actively teaching in various forms for 15 years now. My original background is in physical, movement-based acting, specifically in Lecoq-tradition, several mime techniques, mask theatre, movement-analysis and in several traditional and historical movement styles from Asia and Europe. After my basic training, I have spent a decade in the world of heightened physicality. I have learned the pedagogy and didactics of intimate storytelling with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators<\/a> and am studying the similar skills relevant to the portrayal of violence with Nordic Stage Fight Society and with Dramatic Combat Finland<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
info@juuso-matias.fi<\/a><\/p>\nJuuso-Matias<\/h2>\n
Intimacy Director<\/strong>
Fight Director<\/strong>
Performing Arts Pedagogue<\/strong>
Physical Actor<\/strong><\/p>\nAn Artist Expert as a Performance-Weaver<\/h2>\n
Portrayal of Violence as one of my Expertise Areas<\/h3>\n
My Fight Director Path<\/h3>\n
Portrayal of Intimacy as one of my Expertise Areas<\/h3>\n
My Intimacy Director Path<\/h3>\n
Productions behind an Artist-Expert<\/h2>\n
LINK<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n