Liisa Helminen Liisa Helminen (1950), Master of Arts, University of Art and Design Helsinki. Has directed 30 films, written 49 films and produced 35 films. Key directions include features Pelicanman (2004), The King Who Had No Heart (1982) and Hymypoika (1985), animations Urpo & Turpo (1996, 1997) and I've Got a Tiger (1979), as well as documentaries The Lads (1989), Little Women (1991) and Long Way To Go (1993). Awards include: Matti Pellonpää award (2004), Little Bear (2004), State's art award / Tootletubs & Jyro (2001), Bronze Elephant / Urpo & Turpo (1996), Silver Cairo / Little Women (1991), State Children's Culture Prize / The King Who Had No Heart (1983), Jussi statuette / The King Who Had No Heart (1984), Jussi statuette / I've Got a Tiger (1979), State prize / Minä kehityn! (1972) and Tough Guys (1971). [sulje ikkuna]