Jaan Tootsen

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Jaan Tootsen (born 14 October 1975) is an Estonian Estonian film director, screenwriter and film producer. [1]

Tootsen's father is journalist, writer and politician Toivo Tootsen. His half-brother is writer Tõnis Tootsen. Since 2000 he has worked at Estonian National Broadcasting. He has been a long-time editor of radio program "Ööülikool". 2012-2016 he was cultural advisor for Estonian president. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Jaan Tootsen - Eesti filmi andmebaas". www.efis.ee. Retrieved 24 April 2021.