Joonas Makkonen

"Master of the macabre, Joonas Makkonen."

Born in 1986 in Joensuu, Finland, Joonas Makkonen has been actively directing films since 2010, specializing primarily in the horror and thriller genres. His most notable work includes the 2015 film, "Bunny the Killer Thing", which earned him recognition and accolades in the international indie film circuit. Although not a recipient of awards at major film festivals, Makkonen's distinct style of merging elements of dark humor with visceral horror has carved him a niche in the genre. For those who know him, Joonas Makkonen is not just the mastermind behind the camera, but a genuinely passionate storyteller, whose love for the horror genre is as infectious as his films are terrifying.