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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. - Actress
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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.- 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. - 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.
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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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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.- Andero Ermel was born on 6 August 1976 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Living Images (2013), Melchior: The Apothecary (2022) and Truth and Justice (2019).
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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).- Producer
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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.- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
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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).- Tanel Jonas was born on 31 May 1980 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Keeris (2015), Names Engraved in Marble (2002) and Taarka (2008).
- 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).
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- Camera and Electrical Department
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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).- 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.
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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).- Director
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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).- 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.
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Helen Tootsi was born in Tartu, Estonia. Helen is a writer and director, known for Eesti otsib superstaari (2007), Malev (2005) and Tantsud tähtedega (2006).- Hannes Kaljujärv was born on 4 January 1957 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Tappev Tartu (1998), Jüri Rumm (1994) and Vana daami visiit (2006). He is married to Keiu Kaljujärv. They have two children.
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- Art Department
Dmitriy Onishchenko was born on 23 July 1981 in Tartu, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]. He is a production designer, known for Furiya, Major Grom: Plague Doctor (2021) and Grom: Boyhood (2023).- Taavi Tõnisson was born on 6 May 1979 in Tartu, Estonia. He is an actor, known for Earth is Never Dry (2022), Kelgukoerad (2006) and Õnne 13 (1993).
- 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.
- 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).