The Witching Hour Wins The Rising Star Award in Canada

The Witching Hour has won the Rising Star Award in Vancouver at the Canada International Film Festival.

Popular Finnish actors Niina Koponen and Pyry Nikkilä play the leads in this comedy drama set over a magical midsummer night. The film is directed by Miikka Leskinen and produced by Alex Thiele of 65 Wilding Films. The Witching Hour was financed by the Finnish Film Foundation, West-Finland Film Commission and the Finnish national broadcaster Yle. After its festival run, the film will be broadcast by Yle.