In summer 2004 directed opera Taikahuilu (Zauberflute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart) at Nilsiä Quarry Arena, although in early July he had gastric ulcer and thus had to take couple weeks of sick leave.
(2001) TV commercial "Radiolinja: Poika" for a Finnish GSM operator Radiolinja - Director. Slogan/campaign: "Liikkuvan ihmisen palveluksessa". Production company: Pohjantähti-Elokuva.
(2001) TV commercial "Kemira: Porkkana" for a Finnish fertilizer producer Kemira GrowHow - Director. Slogan/campaign: "Takaisin luontoon". Production company: Pohjantähti-Elokuva.