Directors
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Arun Tamm (1989) is born and raised in Tallinn. The director has been active in the craft of film since he was 16 years old. After directing his first amateur short film with his friend Andres Kõpper “The Bastards”, they got an unbelivable offer to direct a full feature film “Bad Hair Friday”, which became one of the most watched film in Estonia. After the success of their first film, Arun started to direct and write commercials. He is currently the most in demand commercials director, but his heart belongs to longer formats. He has recently directed two TV series: “Naughty Girls” and “Restart”, made New Years Eve specials and short films for Estonian National Broadcasting. The Director is known for mixing genres. Finding the right balance between the seriousness and the absurdity of everyday life is an ongoing process. With his bold enthusiasm to try new things they often push the limits of both ethics and moral, but always stay in the limits of good taste.
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LIFE STORY. I am an Estonian director. I enjoy working on commercials professionally and on music videos and experimental short films on my free time. I love challenges — the opportunities that I take myself and others trust upon me. And I like to collect the world in my head and in folders and on shelves. It feels like creating an elaborate tool that has all the pieces and it is left upon me to play around with them. In life as in creation the main question I ask myself is: “Why not?”. It always turns out to be rhetorical. Because every crazy idea is worth following, if it feels right.
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Well regarded for an appealing visual directing style – minimal with great focus on details and aesthetics. Production portfolio of intensive turnaround schedules and demanding international scopes. Commercials for the leading brands. Music videos for well known artists. Short image films for a variety of passionate artisan clients. "Freshness meets experiences. Attentiveness meets efficiency." An internationally experienced director.
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I started my career in the USA. Originally I went there to pursue a career in wakeboarding. A few serious injuries later… wakeboarding was replaced by filming! Coming from an extreme sports background I know how to capture action and pay attention to detail. Whether it’s working on 200 people crew studio shoots in India or two man crew guerilla style shoots somewhere in the jungle, I like a hands on approach. Besides directing, I often shoot and edit my own projects. I work worldwide with agencies such as BBDO, Leo Burnett, DDB, JWT, McCann, Ogilvy for brands like BMW, Volkswagen, Pepsi Co, Nissan, Huawei, Panasonic, Uber and many others. The passion that I bring to each project is the same as it was for the very first film I ever shot. When i’m not shooting I spend time outdoors – rock climbing, surfing, skateboarding, slacklining or anything else that fuels me with adrenaline. For the past couple of years I’ve been a nomad and living out of a backpack. Whether it’s from project to project or just for fun, I’m constantly on the road. So get in touch, I might be coming to your city next!
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Martti Helde was born in Estonia in 1987. He studied film directing at the Tallinn University Baltic Film and Media School followed by a Master degree in stage directing. Additional to the university studies Helde has also refined himself in screenwriting, dramaturgy and directing actors via completing various workshops in Berlin, Ankara, Los Angeles and London. His first feature length period drama ‘’In the Crosswind’’ (2014) was awarded the Best Film by the Estonian Film Journalist Union (member of FIPRESCI). The film was selected for the international Toronto Film Festival, making ‘’In the Crosswind’’ the first Estonian film included in the festival’s main program. Scandinavian Silence is his second feature.
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Triin Ruumet (born 1988) is representing a new generation of Estonian filmmakers. She graduated from the Baltic Film and Media School with an MA in film directing. She has already made several short films that have seen success at different film festivals. In addition to film, Triin regards painting an important creative outlet.
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Janar Aronija is a director based in Tallinn, Estonia whose signature ads are with a strong visual sense. They are shot in vibrant colours and filled with memorable characters- sort of hyperreal worlds that sometimes take cues from older arthouse films to fresh new music videos. He craves for agency's briefs that need a fresh youthful approach to spice things up.
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Regina is a director with a focus on campaigns and online content. Drawing from her fashion background, fresh conceptual thinking and interest in music, she infuses her videos with a distinct aesthetic and an evocative atmosphere. She has collaborated with renowned clients such as Calvin Klein, Adidas, Warner Music, The Ministry, Abel, and Marie Jo, while her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as SHOWstudio.com, Fucking Young! magazine, Minimalzine, Kaltblut magazine, and Booooooom TV. Regina has a self-taught journey as a videomaker. With a hands-on mentality, she has taken on various roles, including directing, producing, editing, and co-producing soundtracks for her previous videos. Her dedication and passion for her craft have allowed her to refine her skills that reflect her distinctive vision and artistic sensibilities.