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Wishes from the well

Original title in Estonian: Soovid kaevu põhjast

2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Alesja Suzdaltseva

A short film about a man caught in the cogs of life.

A short film about a down and out man who needs to find money for medicine before the apothecary closes. As begging and lies fail, his last resort becomes the bottom of a wishing well. Soon after a curious boy comes up to the well and the man will try to grant his wishes for coins.
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10 000 km

2022 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Jorge Eduardo de la Brena Rodríguez

Audiovisual letter exchange between director’s brother and the director.

Experimental response from the director to his brother presented as two audiovisual letters that evoke an imaginary conversation between the two brothers.
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Marju. The Call of the Heart

Original title: Marju. Südame kutse

2022 | Documentary, Portrait | Director: Urmas Eero Liiv

A portrait film about Marju Länik, one of the best singers in the history of Estonian pop music.

How did Marju's successful and glamorous stage career of more than forty years begin and what kind of life does she live in today's Estonia? The camera followed the pop diva's actions for almost a year, and for the first time a woman who is exceptionally devoted to music opens herself up to viewers so thoroughly and honestly. Known as a skilled driver, Marju takes us to performances both on big stages, in modern clubs, and at cute little anniversary parties. But what is the thing that Marju regrets the most in her life?
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Me and Her

Original title in Russian: Я и Она

2022 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Eldar Basmanov, Ahmed Fouad Ragab

A personal account of identity and intergenerational conflict in the post- Soviet world.

Eldar, a film student and transgender man, prepares to visit his conservative Russian grandmother, who has no idea that she no longer has a granddaughter, but a grandson. In this autobiographical film, he chronicles his transformation into his former female identity for the purpose of this visit, while preparing his film. In it, a fictional encounter takes place in which he comes out to his grandmother – just not the real one.
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Stream of Life

Original title in Estonian: Eluvool

2022 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Kristiina Iilane

A short film about author’s thoughts on whether it is always necessary to share everything or is it sometimes better to remain silent in order to spare your loved ones from the pain.

Looking back on the warm childhood memories, the author is trying to understand whether we have to share all the stories with our loved ones. Or is it better to keep some for yourself in order to keep beloved people from feeling pain.
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Summertime

Original title: Veel üks peatus

2022 | Documentary | Director: Marje Tõemäe

This is a film about opportunities and choices, about fears and loneliness, about freedom and love. This is a story of one generation; a film about growing up. It is a sequel to a documentary "The Time Is Now" made 12 years ago, when we watched Karit, Doris, Fred and Joonas during their first year in school.

Karit, Doris, Joonas and Fred are graduating from high school and making their first steps towards independent life. There are so many opportunities and sometimes making choices can be difficult. The situation in the world is setting various challenges. There are many ongoing conflicts and the Covid situation is only magnifying them. But even in this situation one should stay young and enjoy being alive. This is a film about opportunities and choices, about fears and loneliness, about freedom and love. This is a story of one generation; a film about growing up. The film is a sequel to a documentary ...
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Tukdam: Between Worlds

2022 | Documentary | Director: Donagh Coleman

First document about a Tibetan meditation that preserves the body from days to weeks after traditionally considered death.
Around The Sun: from street to biggest stage in Estonia

2021 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Rustam Subrakov

This film shows that passion and little bit of luck can carry one’s fate a long way.

Two youthful teens start their first band, seemingly sabotaging their own life, which any parent would be shocked about. After making a risky decision to perform on the streets to hone their skills and earn fame, they stumble upon an opportunity to travel to various events. This sets their passion aflame, which makes them not wait for an opportunity, but make it on their own - they contact tv journalist to perform on TV. They have a green pass. This opens a gate to the biggest stage in Estonia. They, once again, have a pass. They used this chance and ...
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Athlete

Original title in Estonian: Atleet

2021 | Students film, Exercises (Fiction) | Director: Greta Liht

The short film “Athlete” was made by first-year films students of Baltic Film, Media and Arts School. The film shows how one man’s obsession can lead to harm for others. At the same time, the film also shows a father’s unwavering belief that his son is capable of more than it seems.

An authoritarian father is determened to make an athlete out of his weakling son. Unfortunately one man`s obsession might lead to dire consequences for another.
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Body of Art

2021 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Johanna Alvin

Young multitalented artist talking about her art and tattoos.

Young artist Maria Lota Lumiste talks about her artist life and her hobbies. She is a multitalented girl with many different interests and she will give us a peek to her thoughts and works.
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