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Scenarist, director and composer Anna Hints was born 27 may 1982 in Tartu, Estonia. Graduated from the Wiedemann High School in Haapsalu in 2000, then studied at the University of Tartu in 2000-2003 in comparative literature and folklore, and in 2003-2009 at the Tartu Art College in photography. In 2010-2013 she continued her studies at the Tallinn University Film and Media School, where she became a Bachelor degree film director, continuing to graduate from one semester in the same field as a Master's degree. Since 2015, Hints has been a member of the Estonian Cinema Association, the Estonian Writers' Association and the Estonian Audiovisual Association.- Maarja Johanna Mägi was born on 24 March 1997 in Tartu, Estonia. She is an actress, known for Melchior the Apothecary: The Executioner's Daughter (2022), Aurora and Vigased pruudid (2023).
- Jüri Lumiste is an actor and director at Vanemuise Theater, the biggest theater in Tartu. From 1993-1999, he was the drama director at Vanemuine Theater. He has also played some TV roles, such as "Kättemaksukontor" and "Kelgukoerad".
Lumiste finished high school in Tartu, and later went on to study in Tartu University. He has also studied abroad, taking part in workshop trips to Russia, Turkey, Finland, Denmark, England, Japan and Germany.
Lumiste's father, Ülo Lumiste, was a Professor Emeritus of Geometry, a mathematician and member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Jüri has a brother and three children. - Rasmus Kaljujärv was born in 1981. He graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre Drama School in 2004. He subsequently worked at the Estonian Drama Theatre as an actor. Since 2006 is Kaljujärv member of NO99 Theatre.
In 2002 Kaljujärv gained the Voldemar Panso prize, which is given for the best theatre student of the year. - Piret Kalda was born on 4 February 1966 in Tartu, Estonia. She is an actress, known for Surmatants (1991), Papad mammad (2016) and Ohtlik lend (2006).
- Enn Adusson was born on 29 May 1930 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Andruse õnn (1955), Kutsumata külalised (1959) and Supernoova (1965). He died on 18 June 1998 in Tartu, Estonia.
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- Music Department
- Writer
Käbi Laretei was born on 14 July 1922 in Tartu, Estonia. She was an actress and writer, known for Fanny and Alexander (1982), Cries & Whispers (1972) and Autumn Sonata (1978). She was married to Ingmar Bergman and Gunnar Staern. She died on 31 October 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Director
Elen Lotman was born on 25 September 1981 in Tartu, Estonia. She is a cinematographer and director, known for Rambikramp (2008), Demons (2012) and My Dear Mother (2020).- Kalju Orro was born on 27 March 1952 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Karikakramäng (1977), Naabriplika (2013) and Surmatants (1991).
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- Actress
Moonika Siimets was born on 7 May 1980 in Tartu, Estonia. She is a director and writer, known for The Little Comrade (2018), Oled see sina? (2013) and The Last Romeo (2013).- Director
- Writer
- Producer
In France from 1923. Kirsanoff was at the forefront of Parisian avant-garde filmmaking thanks to works such as Ménilmontant (1926), which combined soviet style montage with hand-held camerawork and lyrically composed static shots. Kirsanoff's early silent films, many starring his first wife Nadia Sibirskaia, are considered his best works. With the coming of sound the quality of his output declined, though he continued to direct commercial ventures into the 1950's. His second marriage was to editor Monique Kirsanoff.- Director
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- Actor
Director Lauri Randla has a BA and MA in film art from Aalto/ELO film school in Finland. His filmography to date consists of several short films, among them "Mausoleum" (2016, 26 minutes). Has won several international awards: best foreign film at 2016 Toronto Short film festival, Audience prize ShortCuts Bucharest in Romania, Best film at Scanorama festival in Vilnius, London Lift-Off FF - Best Short Film, Discover Film Awards/UK - Best Narrative etc.- Director
- Producer
- Cinematographer
Ergo Kuld was born on 23 August 1976 in Tartu, Estonia. He is a director and producer, known for Lahutus Eesti moodi (2019), Legend eluajal (2023) and Täiuslik sõbranna (2023).- Liivika Lukkering was born on 4 July 1971 in Tartu, Estonia. She is an actress, known for The Impact (2022), Sekunnit (2024) and Ühikarotid (2010).
- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Kaur Kokk was born on 8 June 1987 in Tartu, Estonia. Kaur is a director and writer, known for Olga (2013), Põrgu Jaan (2018) and Last Call (2012).- Kersti Heinloo was born on 6 September 1976 in Tartu, Estonia. She is an actress, known for Dora Who Came from Highway (2019), Agent Sinikael (2002) and Vari.
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Additional Crew
Evelin Penttilä is producer based in Tallinn, Estonia. Her selected credits include a feature film and TV series Zero Point(2014), Maria's Paradise(TIFF 2019) and short film Bad Hair(Sundance 2020). She started production company Stellar Film in 2015 with the focus on bringing Estonian talent to the world as well as international projects as co-productions or service productions to Estonia. Evelin is alumni of Media Business School MEGA plus, EAVE Producer's Workshop, member of EFA and part of ACE 30.- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Jüri Müür was born on 7 January 1929 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a writer and director, known for Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968), Põrgupõhja uus Vanapagan (1964) and Reigi õpetaja (1978). He died on 17 November 1984 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, Soviet Union [now Estonia].- Rain Simmul was born on 18 August 1965 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]. He is an actor, known for 1944 (2015), Need vanad armastuskirjad (1992) and Karu süda (2001). He is married to Liivika Tärk. They have two children.
- Rein Aren was born on 25 December 1927 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Doktor Stockmann (1989), Jahid merel (1955) and Pirates of the 20th Century (1980). He died on 16 May 1990 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Sten Zupping was born on 29 January 1968 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Agent Sinikael (2002), Purge (2012) and I Was Here (2008).
- Maria Klenskaja was born on 29 January 1951 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]. She was an actress, known for Varastatud kohtumine (1989), Doktor Stockmann (1989) and Keskea rõõmud (1987). She was married to Aarne Üksküla. She died on 6 January 2022 in Estonia.
- Tiit Lilleorg was born on 25 November 1941 in Tartu, Estonia. He was an actor, known for Agent Sinikael (2002), The Secret Society of Souptown (2015) and Autumn Ball (2007). He was married to Alla Lilleorg. He died on 15 January 2021 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Kristjan Sarv was born on 21 December 1979 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor and director, known for 2pic (2006), Memory of Water (2022) and Purge (2012).- Writer
- Producer
- Actor
Kaido Strange was born in Tartu, Estonia and moved to Toronto at the age of 6. Strange's background focused on visual arts and storytelling. By the age of 23, Strange moved to London, UK, where he married singer/songwriter Pete Shelley (Buzzcocks) and later, moved to Estonia where he lived there for ten years. It wasn't until 2019-2020 that Kaido Strange began to focus on comedy and filmmaking. Kaido Strange moved back to Toronto, Canada in 2022 where he focused on his acting career.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Erik Põllumaa was born on 11 January 1985 in Tartu, Estonia. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Scandinavian Silence (2019), Mehetapja/Süütu/Vari (2017) and In the Crosswind (2014).- Writer
- Actor
- Music Department
Jaan Kaplinski was born on 22 January 1941 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a writer and actor, known for Maa jossa kuolemaa ei ole (1995), Lapsed ja puu (1965) and Uued sõbrad (1973). He was married to Tiia Toomet and Küllike Kaplinski . He died on 8 August 2021 in Estonia.- Felix Kersten was born on 30 September 1898 in Yuryev, Governarate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Tartu, Estonia]. He died on 16 April 1960 in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Special Effects
- Producer
- Location Management
Kristjan Pütsep was born on 11 February 1987 in Tartu, Estonia. He is a producer, known for Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway (2019), Memory of Water (2022) and King of Devil's Island (2010).- Composer
- Art Department
- Sound Department
Kaspar Kadastik was born on 30 March 1987 in Tartu, Estonia. He is a composer, known for The Secret Society of Souptown (2015), Bad Hair Friday (2012) and Chainsaws Were Singing (2024).- Kais Adlas was born on 10 October 1945 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]. She was an actress, known for Kelgukoerad (2006). She died on 27 August 2016.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
- Director
Mati Kask was born on 22 February 1938 in Tartu, Estonia. Mati was a cinematographer and director, known for Jääriik (1970), Inimesed sõdurisinelis (1968) and Kirjad Sõgedate külast (1966). Mati died on 22 December 1972 in Estonian SSR, Soviet Union [now Estonia].- Eno Raud was born on 15 February 1928 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a writer, known for Tuli öös (1973), Ja nebutu si skuka (1980) and Raggie (2020). He died on 9 July 1996 in Haapsalu, Estonia.
- Animation Department
- Production Designer
- Art Director
Miljard Kilk was born on 7 March 1957 in Tartu, Estonia. Miljard is a production designer and art director, known for Aeg maha (1984), Bermuda (1998) and Hotell E (1992).- Asko-Romé Altsoo was born on 4 January 1979 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Õnnelik lapsepõlv (1988).
- Jaak Lõhmus was born on 25 April 1955 in Tartu, Estonia. He is a writer and director, known for Tantsud Linnuteele. Pildistusi Lennart Meri filmirännakutelt (2010), Tappev Tartu (1998) and Kohtumispaik - ülikool (2007).
- Madis Kõiv was born on 5 December 1929 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a writer, known for Georgica (1998), Letters to Angel (2011) and Somnambulance (2003). He died on 24 September 2014 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Lembit Veevo was born on 16 December 1926 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a composer, known for Hullumeelsus (1969), Metskannikesed (1980) and Maaletulek (1973). He died on 29 December 2000 in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Alar Karis was born on 26 March 1958 in Tartu, Estonia.
- Valve Andree was born on 10 September 1923 in Alatskivi Parish, Tartu County, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Encounter (1952), Playdate (1961) and Hidden Pages (1954). She was married to Rein Andre. She died on 22 November 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Composer
Jaan Koha was born on 17 December 1929 in Tartu, Estonia. He was a composer, known for Punane viiul (1975), Jaak ja robot (1965) and Vanapagan sulast kauplemas (1967). He died on 15 November 1993 in Tallinn, Estonia.- Diana Klas was born on 19 July 1967 in Tartu, Estonia. She is an actress, known for Pandeemia (2021), The Women's War (2021) and Õnne 13 (1993).
- Cinematographer
August Eljari was born on 27 June 1904 in Tartu, Estonia. August was a cinematographer, known for Rahva Tahe (1940). August died on 25 September 1988.- Born on 14 April 1978 in Tartu, Estonia, Lessing is a professional biathlete. His first year in biathlon was 1986 and he made his World Cup debut in 1998. Lessing participated in four Olympic Games from 2002 in Salt Lake City until 2014 in Sochi. His best results from all of the Games are mainly with the relay - 11th in 2002 and 14th in 2010. His personal best was 45th place in the 20 km Individual event. During his entire career Lessing made one individual podium - in the 12.5 km pursuit in Pokljuka in December 2009. His other best World Cup position is a 7th place in the 10 km sprint in 2014-2015 in Oberhof. Roland Lessing took part in 15 World Championships over the years. His best accomplishment was a 15th place in the Individual in 2015 in Kontiolahti and a 9th place with the relay team in 2003 in Khanty-Mansiysk. His best overall finish is at number 48 during the 2014-2015 season. Lessing has a long biathlon career and much experience. He is a valuable member of the Estonian team in spite of his results, which are mostly off the Top 30.
- Tauri Tiido was born on 19 December 1992 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Täitsa lõpp (2011) and Reaalsus (2012).
- Actress
Sirje Arbi was born on 5 June 1943 in Tartu, Estonia. She was an actress, known for Jäljed (1963), Jääminek (1962) and Kelgukoerad (2006). She died on 23 March 2021.- Director
- Cinematographer
Johannes Pääsuke was born on 30 March 1892 in Dorpat, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Tartu, Estonia]. He was a director and cinematographer, known for Karujaht Pärnumaal (1914), Utotskini lendamised Tartu kohal (1912) and Journey Through Setomaa (1913). He died on 8 January 1918 in Orsha, Mogilev Governorate, Russia [now Belarus].- Art Department
- Actress
- Location Management
Karin Tetsmann was born on 15 August 1968 in Tartu, Estonia. She is an actress, known for Truth and Justice (2019), Tangerines (2013) and Last Sentinel (2023).- Arnold Vaino was born on 26 July 1900 in Yuryev, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Tartu, Estonia]. He was an actor, known for The Young Eagles (1927), Elu tsitadellis (1947) and Kas tunned maad... (1931). He died on 15 March 1960 in Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia].
- Camera and Electrical Department
Andres Kull was born on 7 September 1960 in Tartu, Estonia. Andres is known for Küljetuul (1983) and Tähelaev (2004).