Producer: Outi Ylä-Outinen, Productionhouse Zomba Contact: via e-mail outi.yla-outinen@cult.tpu.fi via phone +358 4054 00 897 / +420 7749 86 749

PRODUCTION INFORMATION TITLE: Bittersweet, Apocalyptica feat. Ville Valo and Lauri Ylönen COMPOSITON AND LYRICS BY: Apocalyptica GENRE: Musicvideo RUNNING TIME: 3min 40sec ASPECT RATIO: 1.78:1 / 16:9 CAMERA: Red One Camera SMALL SYNOPSIS: A beautiful, angelic woman is longed after her death by two men (Valo, Ylönen) – Their love towards her is so deep that they try to contact her spirit by Ouija board. The spirit of the young woman – now trapped in a place reminding of a sinister version of Elysian Fields – does not understand what is after her, and so she tries to escape the calling. She will succeed, her afterlifepower being greater than the power of the men. In the end it is revealed, that the two men themselves are being posessed by a darker force. A COLLABORATION The musicvideo itself excists to promote the previously mentioned finnish talents – Apocalyptica, Him and Rasmus – and even combining the already excisting fanbases by bringing them together, and presenting the participants together. By doing this, also Finnish potent itself is highly promoted. The musicvideo is being directed and edited by Antti Jokinen. “The inspiration for the visual aspects of Bittersweet came from Kalevala, a core collection of finnish mythologies – The untouched land, in all its rareness, like the other onscreen characters, tells a story of its own. - - - Also, the swamp-area of Sodankylä represents the kind of nature that is understood being very Finnish.”

INTRODUCTION of the MUSICIANS APOCALYPTICA Current members; Paavo Lötjönen, Eicca Toppinen, Perttu Kivilaakso, Mikko Siren

Apocalyptica is an internationally recognised cello-quartet, best know for their innovative way of combine metalmusic with classical elements – Namely, the cello. Since 1996, the band has come a long way – First playing covers by such bands as Metallica, Faith No More and Pantera, and further along the journey has been continuing by the quartet playing their own compositions. Apocalyptica is also collaborating with other top selling artists, f.i. Nina Hagen, Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes), Linda Sundbland (Lambretta), Till Lindemann (Rammstein) and Corey Taylor (Slipknot). Apocalyptica has also been rewarded by their feature film compositions in Finland – They received an Jussi-reward in 2008 February – Soundtrack of the film Musta jää, Black Ice. “There`s a primitivity to be found in both metal and classical music - It`s more hidden in classical music, but it`s very powerful and strong. If you listen to the symphonies of Shostakovich, when he`s really going hard it`s comparable to Pantera or Sepultura, Also, people in both worlds love good musicians.” – Eicca Toppinen Further readings, biography and release information of the band can be found in the internet; www.apocalyptica.com

VILLE VALO, HIM Ville Valo is the lead singer, song writer and maincomposer of the globally famous, Finnish metalband called Him. He is best known for his deep, dark voice, that can be thought to have the same soft tonalities and shades with an classical string instrument. Him has been awarded in many occasions, by different sources; In 2004 Ville Valo was nominated as “Golden God” of the year, by the British metal magazine Metal Hammer. In 2006 the release Dark Light broke the border of 500 000 sold records in United Statesof America, making Him the first Finnish band ever to receive a golden record. Further readings, biography and release information of the band can be found in the internet; www.heartagram.com LAURI YLÖNEN, The Rasmus

Lauri Ylönen is the lead singer of the Finnish rock`n`punk sensation The Rasmus, which has been selling gold and platinum releases all over the world. The band was formed in 1994, when the members of the band were still young punk fans – Since then the style of the group has been evolving, from punk to pop, and towards more serious rock`n`roll. Lauris high pitched voice makes a good companion to Ville Valos deeper one – Apocalyptica combining the two forces with a third one, the cellos.

Further readings, biography and release information of the band can be found in the internet; www.therasmus.com INTRODUCTION OF THE DIRECTOR - ANTTI JOKINEN Jokinen is another talent from Finland, a director of musicvideos. Hes vision has been accompanied by worldly famous artists, f.i Missy Elliott, Celine Dion, Nightwish, Korn, Kelly Clarkson, Wyclef Jean and Beyonce. Jokinen is not just recognised by kindred artists and musicians, but also by his fellow workers; Jokinen is often described of being visually innovative, very efficient, and very much worthy of his words. Musicvideos directed by Antti Jokinen: Amerie – I`m coming out /Ana – Coz I can / Ana – Don`t cry for pain / Ana – We are / Beyonce & Missy Elliott – Fighting temptations / Brian McKnight F & Jermaine Dupri – What`s it gonna be / Celine Dion – Have you ever been in love? / Celine Dion – One Heart / City High F & Eve – Caramel / Grace Jones & Funkstar F – Pull Up To The Bunker / Joanna – Miracle / Kelly Clarkson – A Moment like this / Korn – Word up/ Missy Elliott – Teary Eyed / Nightwish – Nemo / Wyclef Jean – Wish you were here

A complete biography and showreel of Antti Jokinen are available in http://www.ajstorm.com/

LOCATIONS & DURATION Studio Angel Films, Helsinki – 1 day Sodankylä, in North of Finland – 2 days + 1 required for traveling (one way 945km) SCHEDULE: DEVELOPMENT: 27.4 – 28.4.2008; Signing up the director – confirming ideas with the customer/band Apocalyptica. Agreed idea to short script (2 days) PRE-PRODUCTION: 29.4 – 12.5. 2008; Contacting and signing up the rest of the key crew. Storyboard is being created, and a animator starts working. Studio set is being designed. Preparations for shootings (14days). PRODUCTION: 13.5.-16.5.2008; Shootings start 14th of May in Sodankylä district at 08:00. Apocalyptica nature shots. 15.5 The Actress shots – After returning back to Helsinki. (During 15.5 shooting in Sodankylä, the studio set is being built.) 16.5 Angel Films Studio: shots of Ville Valo, Lauri Ylönen and Apocalyptica. (4days) POST-PRODUCTION: 17.5 – 23.5.2008; Jokinen, the director, starts to edit the musicvideo – animations and special effects are being added. (7 days) DISTRIBUTION: MTV, music television Channel MTV3 of Finland + channel Voice between programs Channel 4 of Finland Internet – official site of Apocalyptica (YouTube/MySpace) Latermade DVD-collections of Apocalyptica, Him and Rasmus - copyright stays with the customer, Apocalyptica and Zomba Music Group: Zomba Music Group releases Valo & Ylönen featured version: In contracts there are definitons and conditions of this collaboration between artists. TARGET AUDIENCE: The fans & supporters of Apocalyptica, Him and Rasmus – Also attracting completely new audience members. Each artist has agreed to work without getting paycheck, even the director – they believe in this project and want to keep on promote Finnish talent abroad. Project is to be made with passion and good will – Profits of it will follow when the video is distributed.

FINANCE SOURCE OF FINANCE CONDITIONS & Percentage AMOUNT in euros Zomba Label Group 25 % At the time of making the contract (28.4.2008) 10 000 Universal Music 15 % At the time of making the contract (28.4.2008) 6000 National Funds 5 % At Pre-Production stage (29.4 – 12.5. 2008) 2000 Kulttuurirahasto 10 % At Pre-Production stage (29.4 – 12.5. 2008) 4000 Kalevalaseura 5 % At Pre-Production stage (29.4 – 12.5. 2008) 2000 ESEK 10 % After project Bittersweet is finished (30.5.2008) 4000 AVEK 5 % After project Bittersweet is finished (5.6.2008) 2000 Zomba Label Group 25% After project Bittersweet is finished 10 000

TOTAL 40 000