The Estonian Film Foundation (until 2013; Estonian : Eesti Filmi Sihtasutus, also (since 2013) Estonian Film Institute (Estonian : Eesti Filmi Instituut)) is Estonia's public film funding organization financed from the state budget of the Republic of Estonia. Founded in 1997 by the Estonian Ministry of Culture, the foundation finances and promotes film productions where at least one of the participating producers is an independent Estonian production company. It establishes and develops international film contacts and supports the training of Estonian filmmakers and maintains the Estonian Film Database (EFIS). [1] [2] [3]
The growing activity is to make Estonian film heritage available through the film environment and streaming platform Arkaader and to develop and promote the language of the 21st century, i.e. film competence
Estonia is a member of European Film Promotion, Media Plus, European Audiovisual Observatory, and Eurimages.
On 29 April 2022, the Estonian government announced that it raised Film Estonia’s 2022 cash-rebate budget from €2 million to €5.4 million with a net impact on the local economy of at least €8 million. [4]
The economy of Estonia is rated advanced by the World Bank, i.e. with high quality of life and advanced infrastructure relative to less industrialized nations. Estonia is a member of the European Union, eurozone and OECD The economy is heavily influenced by developments in the Finnish and Swedish economies.
Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of 45,335 square kilometres (17,504 sq mi). Tallinn, the capital city, and Tartu are the two largest urban areas. The Estonian language is the official language and the first language of the majority of the population of 1.4 million.
The Little Comrade is a 2018 Estonian film directed by Moonika Siimets and based on the novels Seltsimees laps ja suured inimesed and Samet ja saepuru ehk Seltsimees laps ja kirjatähed by Leelo Tungal.
The Wind Sculpted Land is a 2018 Estonian documentary film directed by Joosep Matjus and narrated by actor Hannes Kaljujärv. The film is dedicated to the beauty of Estonian nature.
Kadri Kõusaar an Estonian writer, film director, translator and television presenter.
Ristumine peateega is a 1999 Estonian drama film directed by Arko Okk and based on the Jaan Tätte's play Ristumine peateega ehk muinasjutt kuldsest kalakesest.
Magnus is a 2007 Estonian drama film directed by Kadri Kõusaar.
Somnambuul is a 2003 Estonian drama film directed by Sulev Keedus.
Riina Sildos is an Estonian film producer.
Raimo Jõerand is an Estonian documental film director and scenarist.
Mati Põldre was an Estonian film director, scenarist and operator.
Peace Street is a 1991 Estonian film directed by Roman Baskin.
Good Hands is a 2001 Estonian–Latvian comedy and crime film directed by Peeter Simm and based on the novel Arnold by Toomas Raudam.
Acuba Film is an Estonian film production company.
Äratus is a 1989 Estonian historical drama film directed by Jüri Sillart.
Metskannikesed is a 1980 Estonian action film directed by Kaljo Kiisk.
Pulmapilt is a 1980 Estonian sci-fi film directed by Raul Tammet.
Tiina Mälberg is an Estonian actress.
Hagi Šein was an Estonian journalist, film director, screenwriter, professor, media pedagogue and former figure skater.
The Estonian Film Database is an electronic film database launched online in 2012.