New project manager at Doc Lounge Oulu
This Fall, Doc Lounge Oulu is getting a new project manager - DJ and event producer Juhani Oivo! Currently busy working with the Oulu Music Video Festival, he managed to find some time in his incredibly packed schedule to answer a couple of questions for us.
Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you ended up at Doc Lounge?
I’ve been organising club nights in my hometown of Oulu for about a decade. Mostly music events, but other cultural happenings as well. I’ve also been collecting records and deejaying for as long. My life pretty much revolves around music and culture. At the moment I work as the producer for Oulu Music Video Festival which takes place at the end of August.
The previous producer of the Oulu Music Video Festival organized Doc Lounge in Oulu before moving on to a new job, and I inherited the responsibility of Doc Lounge Oulu from her, which I’m really happy about! I’ve been into documentaries for a long time and I’ve also studied film at the university so this is really a dream gig!
What’s your vision for the future of Doc Lounge Oulu?
I want to go beyond just screening films, and plan to bring movies, music and local organisations together to create a special atmosphere! I look forward to connecting with local film buffs and screening quality documentaries.
Can you give us any hints to what we can expect from your Fall season?
At the moment I'm really busy with Oulu Music Video Festival and can’t really say much about the Fall season just yet, except that we’ll definitely be screening some great movies and collaborating with people across the cultural plateau!
Thank you for your time, Juhani! We can't wait to see what you guys get up to!