Ilmar Raag is an Estonian media executive, actor, screenwriter and film director, best known for his socio-critical film The Class. He was CEO of Estonian Television from 2002 to 2005. He is a well known columnist in many prestigious Estonian newspapers. He has written many scripts and directed critically acclaimed films, notably August 1991 and The Class.
I Was Here is an Estonian feature film, based on a novel Estonian: Mina olin siin. Esimene arest by Sass Henno. The story is about a 17-year-old boy who becomes a drug dealer, the decision that draws him into turbulent events he can't control. The movie was directed by René Vilbre and written by Ilmar Raag. The film premiered on 8 July 2008 at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, in Estonia was released on 12 September 2008 and it became the 5th most successful Estonian film premiere since the early 1990s.
Tarmo Teder is an Estonian writer, poet and critic.
Hele Kõrve is an Estonian stage, television, film and voice actress and singer.
Ellen Liiger, was an Estonian stage, television, radio and film actress and theatre teacher. Her stage career began at age six and lasted until she died in 1987.
Ain Mäeots is an Estonian stage, film, and television actor and stage, film, and television director and producer.
Jaan Rekkor is an Estonian stage, film and television actor.
Andres Raag is an Estonian stage, film, radio and television actor and singer with the band L'Dorado since 1993.
Kalle Kurg is an Estonian poet, writer, critic, translator and editor. As a versatile figure in Estonian culture, he has also published caricatures and worked as a theatre director.
Agaate Veeber was an Estonian graphic artist and illustrator who began her career in the 1920s in her native country of Estonia and continued in the United States after immigrating in 1948.
Marta Laan is an Estonian stage, television, and film actress whose career began in the late 2000s.
Paul Poom is a former Estonian stage, film, television, and radio actor whose career began in the late 1970s and ended in 1993 after an assault left him permanently disabled.
Dan Põldroos was an Estonian stage, television and film actor who began performing on stage at age fifteen. Although mostly known for comedic roles, he was also an accomplished dramatic actor. Põldroos' career ended at age thirty-seven when he died unexpectedly.
Riina Sildos is an Estonian film producer.
Triin Tenso is an Estonian stage, film and television actress and filmmaker.
Margus Prangel is an Estonian actor.
Andra Teede is an Estonian poet and dramaturge.
Marek Reinaas is an Estonian columnist, advertising executive, entrepreneur, and politician. In April 2023, he was elected to XV Riigikogu, representing the Estonia 200 party.
Kulle Raig is an Estonian journalist, writer, and cultural figure.
Tiiu Kirsipuu is an Estonian sculptor.
