Ritual for the Rainbow (Short Film)

“Ritual for the Rainbow” is a story about four preteens who live outside of society’s safety nets due to domestic violence. Ariel, Rupi, Liisa, and Hemmo make a living by shooting rats at a junkyard and collecting empty bottles. They lack role models and authority figures until they meet a Wiccan who organizes rituals to teach them confidence and how to combat violence and patriarchy — for a fee, of course.

Candy for life! Magic in color!

Original soundtrack cassette now available via online shop.

Project Type: Narrative Short
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Magical realism
Runtime: 18 minutes 35 seconds

Director, Cinematographer, Writer, Music: Sami Sänpäkkilä
Starring: Emilia Yli-Pukka, Ilona Malte-Colliard, Seela Minder, Miisa Koivuaho-Sormunen, Ida Sofia Fleming
Art Director: Anne-Mari Musturi
Gaffer: Sara Aaltio
Sound Design: Jaakko Niemelä
Lighting Technician: Elise Peltola
Catering: Pasi Salmi
Co-starring: Elissa Määttänen, Kalevi Suopursu

PAST SCREENINGS:

Tampere Film Festival
Tampere, Finland
March 6, 2024
Finnish Premiere
National Competition Selection

Kino Bled Film Festival
Slovenia
July 25, 2024
International premiere
Official Selection

Lytham International Film Festival
United Kingdom
August 23, 2024
UK Premiere
Official Selection

Hobnobben
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
October 5, 2024
American Premiere
Official selection

Suomen elokuvasäätiö K13
Helsinki, Finland
October, 15, 2024
November, 15, 2024
Night of the Arts and Night of the Arts rerun

Sensommar Film Fest
Reposaari, Finland
August 31, 2024
Official Selection

Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy
Helsinki, Finland
September 20, 2024
National competition

Splat Festival
Warszaw, Poland
October 27, 2024
Polish Premiere
Méliès D’argent Competition Selection