The Warm Lights Film Fest is a 3-day event organized by Xamk Integration Support services in partnership with Merikeskus Vellamo. During the event, Kotka residents (and anyone else who is interested) can watch four films from different cultures free of charge.

Each film is preceded by a 15-minute introduction to set the scene by people from those cultures and followed by a 30-minute Snack & Mingle opportunity when the audience can talk about the films, ask questions and exchange impressions.

The Warm Lights Film Fest first edition takes place on 7-9 November 2025 and brings films from Finland, Lithuania, Brazil and India.

Location: auditorium Merikeskus Vellamo (2nd floor)

Address: Tornatorintie 99, 48100 Kotka.

Although admission is free of charge, tickets are needed.

Tickets can be picked up from Xamk’s infodesk, Vellamo’s infodesk, and Kotka’s main library’s infodesk during their regular opening hours. E-tickets can be also retrieved directly from Kide app.

More information: valeria.pinto@xamk.fi

PROGRAMME:

7.11.2025

17:30-17:45 Opening words
17:45-19:45 – Keisarikunta (Finland)
19:45-20:15 Snack & Mingle

8.11.2025

14:00-16:00 Paradas (Lithuania)
16:00-16:30 Snack & Mingle
BREAK
17:00-18:45 Maids – The Movie (Brazil)
18:45-19:15 Snack & Mingle

9.11.2025

14:00-16:00 Love, Sitara (India)
16:00-16:15 Closing words
16:15-16:45 Snack & Mingle