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ESTONIAN FILMMAKERS’ UNION

Welcome to our web site!

Established in 1962, the Estonian Filmmakers’ Union is a non-profit organization and a creative union of professional Estonian filmmakers. There are 160 members in the Union and they represent different professions in filmmaking – screenwriters, directors, producers, cinematographers, actors, art directors, editors, gaffers etc. Two people work at the Union office – General Manager Erika Laansalu and Secretary Urve Jürida. The organization is run by a Board of Directors that consists of seven members: Peeter Brambat, Erika Laansalu, Mait Mäekivi, Ülo Pikkov, Mikk Rand, Mati Sepping and Jüri Sillart.

The Union will be happy to provide film festivals and organizations with information about Estonian films and filmmakers. We will also be happy to forward information from your organization to its members.
Estonian Filmmakers’ Union welcomes partners and international cooperation proposals for organizing screenings, lectures and other events for filmmakers or a wider audience.

EFU is a creative union recognized by Estonian Ministry of Culture.
EFU is a member of the Network of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations.
EFU is a member of the Tax Payers' Union.
EFU is a member of the Confederation of Cinema Unions.
EFU is a member of the Federation of European Film Directors (FERA).

Estonian Film Days

Every year the EFU organizes the Estonian Film Days (EFD) a national film festival that has been held since 1998 and during which a selection of films produced in Estonia during the previous year are screened. The jury awards a prize to the best fiction film, documentary, animation and student film. In addition, each member of the jury gives a special award. The 8th Estonian Film Days were held in March 2006 with the Best Film award going to the short fiction film „The Empty Beach“ (directed by Veiko Õunpuu). Guests are welcome although subtitling of films cannot be guaranteed as it is dependent upon the production companies. Some of the films however, do have English subtitles. Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding Estonian Film Days.

For more information about film screenings in the Cinema House please see www.kinomaja.ee.

Rooms for rent

The EFU building is located in the Old Town of Tallinn. Different companies and organizations (not necessarily film-related) can rent office space in our building or hold events in the cinema hall or the conference room. Please contact us for more information.

CONTACT US:

Estonian Filmmakers' Union
Eesti Kinoliit
Uus 3
Tallinn 10111
Estonia

Phone +372 6464 068
E-mail: kinoliit (a) kinoliit.ee

General Manager
Erika Laansalu

Secretary
Kristy Hritjuk sekretar (a) kinoliit.ee

Board of Directors juhatus (a) kinoliit.ee

Estonian Filmmakers' Union is a non-profit organization.
You can support Estonian Filmmakers' Union with a donation:
Hansapank account no. 221010989783
IBAN:
BIN/SWIFT code: HABAEE2X

Uus 3 10111 Tallinn, Estonia
Phone: +372 64 64 510, E-mail: kinoliit@kinoliit.ee

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