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FILI translation and production grants 2016
The results of this year’s second round of applications were published on June 9th. Our last round of applications begins on October 1st.
In this round of applications, 265 000 euros was granted to 187 projects.
The electronic archive of the Books from Finland journal
The electronic archive of the Books from Finland journal, which showcased Finnish literature and culture from 1967 to 2015, will […]
Read more about The electronic archive of the Books from Finland journalWCN Emerging Translator Mentorships 2016
One of the mentorships will focus on translation of Finland-Swedish literature. The application period ends on July 30th.
Read more about WCN Emerging Translator Mentorships 2016Editors’ Week visit 24.–27.5.
FILI has organised an international Editors’ Week visit to Finland 24–27/5. We are hosting eight publishers / scouts from Denmark, Germany, Sweden, the […]
Read more about Editors’ Week visit 24.–27.5.FILI’s Translators-in-Residence programme
Contrary to previously announced, application round for FILI’s annual Translators-in-Residence programme will begin in autumn 2016.
Read more about FILI’s Translators-in-Residence programmeLondon Book Fair 12.–14.4.2016
FILI will take part in the annual London Book Fair (Olympia, West London). In the shared Nordic section there will […]
Read more about London Book Fair 12.–14.4.2016Bologna Children’s Book Fair 4.–7.4.2016
FILI will take part in the Bologna Children’s Book Fair from 4th-7th April. Our display shelf will be located in section 30 C 18.
Read more about Bologna Children’s Book Fair 4.–7.4.2016Changes to FILI’s grant payments
The next application period for FILI’s grants begins on April 1st . We will now be reverting back to retrospective payments.
Read more about Changes to FILI’s grant paymentsFILI’s 2016 spring brochure has been published
The brochure contains publishers’ and agents’ presentations on current Finnish books.
A Selection of Finnish Titles / Spring 2016 (PDF)
FILI’s new trainee
On 1 March Michael Owen Jones began his work with us as a trainee for six months. Michael is British and has studied both Finnish and Swedish at the University College London.
Read more about FILI’s new traineeFILI’s translators-in-residence 29.2.–20.3.2016
FILI’s annual translator-in-residence period is in March. On 29 February, Annie Prime (from the UK) and Owen Witesman (from the […]
Read more about FILI’s translators-in-residence 29.2.–20.3.2016Editors’ Week
The first Editors’ Week of 2016 is taking place from 29 February to 3 March. We will host seven publishers and […]
Read more about Editors’ WeekFILI Newsletter, February 2016
Our February Newsletter has been published.
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FILI’s revamped website
FILI’s website has had a facelift! Its updated look features our new visual identity.
Read more about FILI’s revamped websiteFILI Newsletter in December
You can read our latest Newsletter here.
Read more about FILI Newsletter in DecemberFILI Newsletter in November
Our latest Newsletter is available here
Read more about FILI Newsletter in NovemberHiroko Motai & Marika Maijala: ‘Million Billion Santa Clauses’ sold to Germany
Fischer Verlag has bought the German rights to Hiroko Motai’s & Marika Maijala’s Million Billion Santa Clauses from Helsinki Literary Agency.
Read more about Hiroko Motai & Marika Maijala: ‘Million Billion Santa Clauses’ sold to GermanyFILI at Helsinki Book Fair
On Friday 23.10 FILI will host the traditional translators’ get together at the Fair. The event will begin at 17.00.
We have also invited to Finland some literary experts from Russia – this year’s Country in the Spotlight – and have arranged the three public discussions with them. See our calendar of events for more info.
FILI Newsletter in October
Our October Newsletter has been published.
Read more about FILI Newsletter in OctoberFILI events at the Turku Book Fair (2-4.10.)
FILI has arranged three discussions at the Turku Book Fair: The export of Sámi literature, FINNLAND. COOL. Project Achievements, The translator as a mediator of literature.
Read more about FILI events at the Turku Book Fair (2-4.10.)