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  • YO Teacher
    YO Teacher

    2024 | Students film, TV Show | Director: Adell Vachugova

    The short film by film student Adell Vachugova tells the story of the double life of teachers.

  • Crispy Fries
    Crispy Fries

    2023 | Students film, Short | Director: Lucia Deuerling

    In the cold winter months of Estonia, two very unlikely people find together. A young traveler, dreaming of distant, sunny lands and an old Estonian woman disillusioned by life.

  • 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.

  • Gardens Of The Morning Calm
    Gardens Of The Morning Calm

    Original title: Tulevalvajad

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Liis Nimik

    A primal and oneiric documentary about nature and creativity.

  • Keyhole
    Keyhole

    2023 | Feature film, Short | Director: Juri Krutii

    World of a young gymnast is forever altered by a door that won’t open, marking the end of childhood and the beginning of her life as an anchor of memory.

  • Poop, Spring and the Others: The Mystery of Missing Socks
    Poop, Spring and the Others: The Mystery of Missing Socks

    Original title: Kadunud sokid

    2023 | Animation, Puppet | Director: Oskar Lehemaa

    Dad has lost his socks again!

  • The Possibility of Life in the Country
    The Possibility of Life in the Country

    Original title: Elu võimalikkusest maal

    2023 | TV Serial, ETV/ERR Serials, Telia | Director: Liis Lindmaa

    A romantic comedy about a couple who decide to leave their safe life in the city behind and move to the countryside to fix up an inherited mansion.

  • The Wayfarers
    The Wayfarers

    Original title: Rändajad

    2023 | Documentary | Director: Eva Sepping

    Three Siberian Estonian women are looking for paradise here and outside the borders.

  • Ferryman of the dead
    Ferryman of the dead

    2022 | Students film, Documentary | Director: Jaakko Tervonen

    Middle aged painter battling deadly cancer. She puts her thoughts about life and death into her paintings.

  • 2 Hours to Happiness
    2 Hours to Happiness

    Original title: 2 tundi õnneni

    2022 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Moonika Siimets

    Poetical documentary film of the longing for and the search of happiness between Estonia and Finland.

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