• A Feature Film with Nightwish

    Imaginaerum is the debut feature film by Stobe. The film was shot and produced in Montreal, Canada and Helsinki, Finland.

    In theaters across Germany 18th March 2013.

  • A typical question: where am I?

    You landed on the official website of film and animation director Stobe Harju.

    Here you can view some of Stobe's selected works, follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn and contact him about his work.

    Enjoy your stay.

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    Stobe Harju showreel

    See his latest work in one single package first time online.

  • Cinematic direction at Remedy

    Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller and an XBox360 game developed by Remedy and published by Microsoft Game Studios. Over 70 minutes of cinematic scenes were produced into the game.

  • Music video for Nightwish

    The Islander was the most awarded Finnish music video of 2009. There will be more to come with Nightwish.

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    Poets of the Fall: Carnival of Rust

    The most awarded Finnish music video ever, including the best Finnish music video of all time. A remastered version now available.

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    LG: Splash

    The LG Splash was a special treat in the ocean of commercials. The film is entirely CG except for the NYC skyline and the swimmer as live action plates.

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    Lovex: Anyone, Anymore

    Stobe's second video for Lovex, a famous rock band.

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    Poets of the Fall: Locking up the Sun

    Stobe's second video for the band with motion control camera tricks.

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    Poets of the Fall: Lift

    Lift was the video to set the Poets of the Fall video trademark: using hidden metaphors.

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    Stobe Harju: Montage

    See his latest work in one single package first time online.

  • 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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    Poets of the Fall: Revolution Roulette cover

    It's all about coincidence. Trying to reach your goal usually requires a random act (the key to one's heart) for success.

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    Nightwish: The Islander matte paintings

    Stobe contributes a lot of art to his videos. The Islander is a fine example of some of the digital mattepaintings he has done.

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    Poets of the Fall: Carnival of Rust painting

    Carnival of Rust night was inspired by the Disney animated feature Peter Pan. The night of London.

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    Expert: Moon TV spot mattepaintings

    Space mattepaintings aren't that challenging, but they are certainly fun to craft. Stobe's TV spots usually require a lot of background art.

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    Poets of the Fall: Carnival of Rust cover art

    Carnival of rust album cover was inspired by the video treatment of Carnival of rust.

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    Brother Firetribe: False Metal cover Art

    Nothing is more fun than doing art with lot of irony. Brother Firetribe plays excellent AOR.

  • 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)
    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
    Musical score composer, Alan Wake

  • Imaginaerum by Nightwish

    In the midst of recording a new album, Nightwish has been preparing a movie.

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  • 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 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