The Heart of the Forest is a mesmerizing odyssey into the world of trees, unveiling their interconnected lives and the biodiversity flourishing within the woods. Deep in the forest stands an ancient oak, the Tree of Life, who serves as both the protagonist and the narrator of the story. The story reveals the forest as a living, breathing organism, full of wisdom, connection and resilience. The film is a poetic call to protect what remains of our ancient forests and a reminder that their fate is intimately tied to our own.
The Heart of the Forest had its world premiere at the Fulldome Festival Brno in the summer of 2026.
The film is currently screening at Heureka Science Centre in Helsinki, Finland.
Festival Screenings: Fulldome Festival Brno (FBB) — Czech Republic Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) — Australia IPS 2026 Fulldome Festival Fukuoka — Japan
We are currently looking for planetariums, science centres, museums, festivals and other venues interested in bringing the film to their audiences. For screening or other inquiries, please get in touch.
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Meet the core team
Director Markku Laine
Assistant Producer Kirsi Mattila
Sound Designer Riku Kuikka
Composer Emil Sana
Associate Producer Anna Paula Herrera
“Embark on a captivating journey through the ever-changing seasons, experiencing the trials and triumphs of survival from the unique perspective of the trees themselves.”
“The film is the most beautiful live-action fulldome film I have ever seen.”
