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201583 minSdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Entrepreneurship Gaming Community

Swing Game

201583 minSdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Three Finnish filmmakers face skepticism from investors while trying to create a successful mobile game in a highly competitive market.

Entrepreneurship Gaming Community

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Mikko Peltonen,

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Three Finnish filmmakers face skepticism from investors while trying to create a successful mobile game in a highly competitive market.

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Mikko Peltonendirector

Pasi Riialidirector

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Joonas, Mikko, and Riku attempt to develop a mobile game in Finland’s competitive gaming sector. They face skepticism from investors and competition in the market. The filmmakers document their challenges over 83 minutes as they tackle game development with limited experience. They confront various obstacles that alter their understanding of entrepreneurship and technology. The film, directed by Mikko Peltonen, was released in 2015.

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