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Minna Dufton

Journalist, Writer and Director.

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Paluumuuttajat – Yle Tv2

Minna Dufton’s first ever reality TV series “Paluumuuttajat” was broadcast on Yle TV2 in 2012. It tells the stories of five families, all returning to their home province of North Karelia in search of the “simpler” life. This award-winning series was made from the heart – and not just because North Karelia is also Minna’s home province in Finland. The 10-part series of documentaries has been one of the most repeated programmes by Yle and has also been broadcast in Sweden and Norway so far. 

Minna received the regional “Antti” media award for the series, for showing North Karelia and its people in a positive light throughout. Minna was most honoured to be given this award as she came up with the idea for the series through reading regional newspaper stories about people relocating from the busy capital city area to the countryside. 

In 2017, five years since Paluumuuttajat was first broadcast, the story of how the series was made, was turned into an exhibition.

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Minna Dufton

Award-winning screenwriter and director known for making most authentic, touching and respectful content. For me, t’s all about the stories that are meaningful and significant.

Behind the films and tv shows mentioned on this website, is an experienced film and tv professional (ITN, BBC, Yle), who can handle both traditional and new media.

As a director and screenwriter, I come with a quality guarantee and always make sure I bring in my own unique methods such as a caring way to make films. I’m interested in both the people and the phenomena of the world.

As a journalist, I write and do voice overs in Finnish and English. I’m also keen to work in audio book and podcast production in the future. Please use the Contact form to order a voice recording sample from me.

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