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Summer of a Newspaper Kid

Original title: Lehelapse suvi

2008 | Documentary | Director: Katri Rannastu

A nine-year-old schoolboy sells newspapers in the streets of Tallinn. The sales of the active and sincere young man are crowned with success.

Märten is a nine-year-old schoolboy who has made up his mind to sell newspapers in summer. This seems to be a boring and routine work in the streets of Tallinn that throws the child into the world of adults. Märten is an optimistic and active boy whose sales go well, despite the fact that selling fifteen newspapers requires stamina and optimistic attitude. He won't lose his nerve when people won't buy, and when he meets competitors and even phonies. Märten charms people with his sincerity and earns even tips. The boy has a heart even to give money to beggars.
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Making Rain

Original title: Vihma tegemine

2007 | Documentary, Anthropological | Director: Liivo Niglas, Frode Storaas

The Vumba Hills in central Mozambique, close to the Zimbabwe border, are the kingdom of Mambo (Chief) Chirara. The Mambo’s leading position is acknowledged by the government, and in addition to being the region's most important spiritual leader, the Mambo has the right to hold court cases that deal with minor crimes, problems involving spirits and domestic affairs. He is assisted by several subchiefs and ritual leaders. In the northernmost corner of the Mambo’s kingdom, Mbuya Gondo, an over 70-years-old woman, is a spiritual medium. She often holds ceremonies at a well-known rock drawing site. Mambo Chirara is not pleased ...
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The Cookie

2007 | Students film, Short | Director: Elina Litvinova
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Final Days

2006 | Documentary | Director: Kullar Viimne
Golden Beach

Original title: Kuldrannake

2006 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Jüri Sillart

The drama directed by Jüri Sillart is based on the play "The moment of truth" by Hans Luik, telling about the generation of people whose Jüri Sillarti draama Hans Luige näidendi „Tõe hetk“ ainetel inimestest, kelle noorus lõpeb 2000ndate Eestis võitjate või kaotajatena.

The reunion of a former successul pop group will take a horrible turn when an uninvited guest appears among the rich and the beautiful, bringing messages about the return of Sodom and Gomorrah. This makes everyone recall things that no one wants to remember.
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Meetings in Galway

Original title: Hääl maa ja taeva vahel

2006 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Mark Soosaar

Portrait documentary by Mark Soosaar about singer Siiri Sisask.

Mongolian mountains echo back the way it invites the gods down to Earth. Shepherds ride by on their horses and their songs also echo back. Singer Siiri Sisask is looking for the truth in the East. Church of the Holy Mother of God in Paris. Flickering sea of candles for those who have passed away. Siiri is looking for the truth in the West. The sun is going down above Estonia, the sea is turning crimson. Siiri is in Vääna beach with a little Italian song. The singer is seeking truth in her childhood land. Film director Mark Soosaar is ...
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Set Point

We Will Not Sleep Tonight

2004 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Ilmar Taska

The debut film directed by Ilmar Taska is a criminal drama about people who are about to lose themselves for luxurious life. Starring supermodel Carmen Kass and Finnish film star Peter Franzen.

The financially secured marriage of Harri and Evelin is about to fall apart. One summer night, Evelin happens to witness a murder when she is strolling around the city with her friends Älis and Kristofer. Harri who investigates the crime tries to calm them down. Suddenly, Evelin and her friends discover that they are being chased by the criminals. Harri seems to be involved with illegal activities so no one can be sure that the following night won't be doomed.
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The Era of the Estonian Crown

Original title: Krooni aeg

2003 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Valentin Kuik

Documentary by Rein Karemäe and Valentin Kuik about the era when after the successful monetary reform in 1992 the Republic of Estonia switched to Estonian kroon and liberal market economy.

Ten years have passed since June 20, 1992 when Estonia switched to Estonian kroon that has been the basis for the state's economic autonomy. Monetary reform took place in various form - sometimes the times were funny, sometimes naive, unfortunately there were often quite harsh times. Today it is clear that the quick development of economy has not solved all problems and despite the independent, democratic Republic of Estonia not all of its people have found happiness. Estonian kroon has improved the state's economy, however, the fast growth of market economy has also caused social stratification, indebted consumer society and ...
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Film Freaks

Original title: Ränk ja Kilk

2001 | Feature film, Short | Director: Olle Mirme

Short film directed by Olle Mirme about two film freaks who try to stage their screenplay in real life.

Positively charged short film about two film freaks who are forced to become geniuses. Despite the fact that the screenplay written by the two filmmakers Ränk and Kilk are rejected everywhere, the men won't even consider giving up. While throwing everything unnecessary overboard - the camera, film, actors and studio – the two start to stage their screenplay directly in real life. However, the co-citizens are unaware of their participation in a legendary film project, and thus a huge confusion is born out of Ränk and Kilk's artistic enterprise. The two realities collide - the one in a film and ...
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American Mountains

Original title: Ameerika mäed

1994 | Feature film, Full length feature | Director: Peeter Simm

Feature film by Peeter Simm about a man who is mysteriously released after a long imprisonment. When he comes home, it turns out that the price of freedom is high.

A former goldminer who had run foul of the law is made an unusual offer by mafia. When he arrives at his home country after a long absence, he won't be able to face his fears and gets into odd situations. The power of money and popularity among women won't let him step down from the rollercoaster in order to make right decisions. Fulfilling his childhood dream will make his life even more complicated.
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