🧡 photos finally developed so a long ovedue thank you note incoming:
a big thank you to @tonispill for introducing me to Fränk all those years ago, huge thanks also to Ivo for taking a chance on us and finally endless thanks to our brilliant Script Editor @johantsss
our sincerest thank-yous to everyone who found time to read, think along and reflect on our story throughout its long development and —
finally, a huge thank you to everyone from Tõnis’ and my childhoods; all the people whose stories, in one way or another, found their way into the film — without you, “Fränk” wouldn’t exist. mmmuahhh!
We’re excited to share that “Breadsong” (“Leivalaul”), directed by Katariina Aule and produced by Andreas Kask and Laura Raud has been selected for the Méliès d’Argent Short Film Competition at HÕFF 2026.
“Breadsong” is the first Estonian film selected for the prestiguous Méliès competition since 2022.
More details via the link in bio.
Our short film anthology “A Blaze Beneath the Ashes” (@tulituhaall ) has finally officially premiered and can now be seen in cinemas for a limited time ♥️
Major props and hugs to my favourite producing peeps — @ingerpringels , @kazk , @johantsss & @evelinpnttl 👼🏻
Sincerest thanks and hats off to @annahints , @elisabethkuzovnik , @k2tari , @silvia.lorenzi91 , @svensanderp and @tusharprakashofficial for coming up with such creative stuff that we sincerely want to help put on the big screens ❤️🔥
…and of course bottomless gratitude to all the teams, financiers and families of @naftafilms , @stellar_film and @homeless_bob_film without whom none of this would have been possible 💋
I gotta say, this one has to be my personal fave short film collection to date so if you watch them and disagree, come fight me 👹
P.S. These Estonian films have, over the past few years, collectively been selected to over 150 festivals worldwide and have never before had a cinema distribution locally so in my humble opinion: if you snooze, you really do lose this time 😈
“Tuli tuha all” lühifilmide kogumik on kinos üle Eesti!
Videos näed kogumiku liiget “Leivalaul”, filmi režissöör on Katariina Aule.
Tule kinno, filmid on seda väärt! ☺️
Piletid ja lisainfo on siin: https://linktr.ee/tulituhaall
Üks lugu kogumikust “Tuli tuha all”, kinodes üle Eesti
28-aastane Stiina kasvatab üksinda oma 9-aastast tütart Emmat, kes on tihti omapäi kodus, kui ema tööl on. Stiina seda küll ei tea, ent Emmal on kujuteldav sõbranna, kes pakub talle üksildastel hetkedel seltsi ning lohutab teda, kui on juhtunud midagi halba. Seda, et Emma sõbranna on nendega tegelikult rohkem seotud, kui nad arvata oskaks, ei tea aga kumbki.
Režissöör: Elisabeth Kužovnik @elisabethkuzovnik
Stsenarist: Laura Raud, ESG @lauraud
Produtsendid: Andreas Kask, Laura Raud @kazk
Operaator: Fidelia Regina Randmäe @fideliaregina
Kunstnik: Kaia Tungal @kaiatungal
Monteerija: Kaupo Muuli
Helirežissöör: Markus Andreas @markus___andreas
Helilooja: Robert Nikolajev @r.nikolajev
Osatäitjad: Liisa Saaremäel @liisasaaremael , Säsil Pärn @sasilparn , Lilli Vabrit
"Leivalaul"
19. sajandi perenaine Leida unistab regilaulu esilauljaks olemisest. Kui ühel hommikul söövad tema lapsed kogemata halvaks läinud leiba ning läbi nende suude kõlab raadiohitt tulevikust, peab Leida otsustama, kas kuuldud laul on õnnistus või needus.
“Leivalaul” on 1/5 Eesti lühifilmide kogumikust “Tuli tuha all” mis linastub kinodes üle kogu maa 08. aprill
Režissöör: Katariina Aule @k2tari
Stsenarist: Sven-Sander Paas @svensanderp
Produtsendid: Andreas Kask, Laura Raud @kazk@lauraud
Operaator: Martin Venela @kohvitops
Kunstnik: Anneli Arusaar @anneli.arusaar
Monteerija: Patrick Antonjuk @pantonjuk
Helirežissöör: Markus Andreas @markus___andreas
Helilooja: Robert Nikolajev @r.nikolajev
Osatäitjad: Doris Tilk @doristislar , Ott Kartau @ottkartau , Olivia Olle, Hugo Ilmar Kaer
pildid tulid ilmutusest ja täpselt õigel hetkel, sest täna droppis KÄSI debüütalbum lõpukssss Spotify-sse⚡️
nüüd juba pea aasta aega kõrvalt näinud, kuidas poisid suure hoole ja vaevaga albumi kallal nikerdanud ning kuigi esitluskontsert oli küll mega, on vahel omaette klappidega kuulamine ka kõva 👹
( ütleks, et like follow subscribe, aga enamus mu sõpradest vist nikuinii juba teevad seda;
igaks juhuks aga neile, kellest muss võib-olla mööda läinud — @ansambel.k2si )
#rohkemheadeestikeelsetmuusikat
On Wednesday, our latest short film “Stiina” world premiered at the @tallinnblacknightsff and last night we found out we won Best Short Film in the national competition of the programme. Go, Stiina! 💙
“Stiina” tells the story of young single mother Stiina and her 10-year-old daughter Emma, whose loneliness gives rise to an imaginary friend more deeply connected to them than either realises.
The film stars Liisa Saaremäel, Säsil Pärn and Lilli Vabrit. It is written by Laura Raud, ESG, directed by Elisabeth Kužovnik, with cinematography by Fidelia Regina Randmäe, production design by Kaia Tungal, and costume design by Liis Plato. Edited by Kaupo Muuli, sound design by Markus Andreas, original music by Robert Nikolajev and production management by Sissel-Maria Mägi. Produced by Andreas Kask and Laura Raud.
How lovely it was to have been invited to participate in the East-West Producer’s Exchange program at @connectingcottbus the same year Estonia was in focus at @filmfestivalcottbus . And what a lovely group we had—!
@jullde@maximilian_liford@daniel.tenne@rachkovsky@juliangerchow@georgetodria@irenehens@0umayma
🧡❤️🧡 Major thanks to my fellow #cocolobsters for all the laughs, sleepy faces and wonderful conversations and another big thanks to all the Estonian friends and film festival delegates for helping make these few days in Cottbus all the more memorable (special shout-out to my travel buddy @svensanderp ). 💙🖤🤍
Last but not least of course —
A big thank you to @marjorie_.b for inviting me and @estonianfilminstitute for supporting my participation!
FRANK: Capturing Hearts and Awards at SCHLiNGEL ⚡️
We’re proud to celebrate FRANK’s remarkable achievements at the 30th SCHLiNGEL International Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences.
The film was honored with the SLM Top Award, presented by the Department of Private Broadcast and New Media of the Saxon Free State, and received a Special Mention from the Ecumenical Jury.
FRANK delves into the raw journey of Paul, who, after a domestic violence incident, navigates a new town making a series of critical decisions. His seemingly inevitable descent is unexpectedly interrupted by a mysterious disabled man. This poignant narrative captivated viewers, fostering important conversations.
Congratulations to the entire cast and crew for bringing such a vital story to the screen and achieving this well-deserved recognition! ✨
copyright “IFF SCHLiNGEL/Fotografie Daniela Schleich” @schlingel_filmfestival
