FILI – Finnish Literature Exchange promotes interest in Finnish literature abroad by supporting its translation and publication. Founded in 1977, FILI is part of the Finnish Literature Society, which has operated since 1831.
FILI
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awards annually a total of 500,000 € in translation and publishing grants to ca. 300 different projects
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organises a translator-in-residence programme at Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) in Helsinki
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organises translator seminars and runs an internship scheme for young translators
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offers a virtual community for translators of Finnish literature
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takes part in major international book fairs
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provides literary institutions, festivals, universities and publishers subsidies towards the travel costs of authors taking part in literary programmes and/or promotional activities in connection with translated works
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cooperates with foreign publishers, book fairs and literary institutes in organising occasional major literary events abroad presenting Finnish authors and their work
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invites foreign publishers to Finland to introduce them to the literary scene
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maintains a unique database of translations of Finnish literature
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publishes the online literary journal Books from Finland (est. 1967, online since 2009, at www.booksfromfinland.fi)
We also take part in international joint projects; currently we are promoting the translation of non-fiction and comics, cooperation between European literature organisations, and preparations for Finland's participation as the theme country at the 2014 Frankfurt Book Fair. The Nordic countries are the guest of honour at the 2011 Paris Book Fair, and FILI is coordinating the project on behalf of all the Nordic countries. |
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