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  • Christmas Day
    Christmas Day

    Original title in Estonian: Jõululaupäev

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Alexandra Pärn

    The comical short film tells the story of a strong bond between Pia and her grandfather. The story takes place within the familiar Christmas hustle and bustle, complete with stressful gift wrapping, ear-piercing children's squeals, and a traditionally comical family Christmas dinner. Amidst all the chaos, Pia finds herself in a moment of a different reality, through which she manages to regain her Christmas joy.

  • Cracks
    Cracks

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Anna Veisman

    Loreen enters the cellar to clear out old ice skating equipment, but confronted with her own self, finds it impossible to let go of the past.

  • DOGumentary
    DOGumentary

    2023 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Gergana Dyankova

    Overview of the animal shelter work in Estonia through the heartwarming story of an older dog.

  • Don’t Cry
    Don’t Cry

    Original title in Estonian: Ära nuta

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Akseli Leppänen

    Baby gets lost at a wedding party.

  • Easter! at Billnäs Chocolate Factory
    Easter! at Billnäs Chocolate Factory

    2023 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Jay Ngo

    Billnäs Chocolate Factory is an independent business headed by French entrepreneur Gerald Coniel. As the name implies, it specializes in artisan chocolate products and is located in the idyllic village of Billnäs, Finland. In April 2023, Gerald Coniel is tasked with organizing the first ever Easter Egg Hunt for the area’s 200+ resident families. With the help of his small team, he must produce and hide over 900+ chocolate eggs for the event. Will this Easter at Billnäs Chocolate Factory be a success?

  • Especially plump
    Especially plump

    Original title in Estonian: Eriti rammus

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Carmen Seljamaa

    A chubby politician Rasmus becomes overnight an OnlyFans star and has to fight now with his party.

  • Eyes of beauty
    Eyes of beauty

    Original title in Estonian: Ilus Armin

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Katariina Škurinski

    In a world full of stupidity and fear, an unnaturally beautiful boy named Armin was born. Soon enough, Armin’s magical nature begins to affect everything and everyone around him, leading to unexpected and dire consequences.

  • Freedom in Chains
    Freedom in Chains

    Original title in Estonian: Vabadus ahelates

    2023 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Ann Marii Moorus

    The story follows a wind technician's journey to isolation - starting off with trainings and finishing on top of the wind turbine.

  • Fresh Meat
    Fresh Meat

    Original title in Estonian: Värske liha

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Marianna Vaga

    A horror drama film centered around the LGBT+ community. The subject of the film is the dire consequences of fetishizing youth and the fact that malice can be found in one's own community. It is a paranoid and colorful, but respectful account of what could be someone’s true story.

  • God in the thunder
    God in the thunder

    Original title in Estonian: Jumal äikese käes

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Ester Stancel

    A fantasy film about the magical life of a medieval Estonian spiritual society.

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