Screenwriter, Script Consultant, Development Producer
“Award-winning screenwriter of the Tribeca-premiering Mother, the box-office hit Kelly – Someone Else’s Dream, and the international crime series Von Fock.”
Storytelling with International Reach
I am an Estonian screenwriter and development producer working across features and drama series. My debut feature, Mother (2016), was Estonia’s national submission for the Oscars and screened at nearly 50 festivals worldwide. Most recently, my documentary Kelly – Someone Else’s Dream premiered at Hot Docs and reached the Top 10 in audience rankings.
Beyond writing, I am a founding board member of the Estonian Screenwriters’ Guild and an expert for international film funds and labs.
Featured Work
(Selected Filmography)
VON FOCK (2025)
Highlight: Estonia–Latvia–Italy co-production, represented by ZDF Studios. Nominee for PRIX EUROPA 2025.
KELLY – SOMEONE ELSE’S DREAM (2024)
Highlight: Writer-Director. #4 box office opening in Estonia, Hot Docs World Premiere.
DESERTED (2021)
Highlight: Co-writer. Premiered at Busan IFF, winner of Best Feature at Estonian Film & TV Awards.
MOTHER (2016)
Highlight: Tribeca Competition, Best Estonian Feature (PÖFF).
Mastering the Craft
I design and deliver workshops for writers and filmmakers, combining practical craft with real-world industry insight. All programmes are adaptable and available in Estonian or English, onsite or online.
Script Development Workshops
Long-form programmes for Feature Films and Drama Series, taking participants from concept to pitch-ready drafts.
Masterclasses
Intensive full-day sessions on Screenwriting Structure, Character Development, and Series Storytelling.
Mentorship & Consultancy
Tailored one-on-one sessions for career strategy, project development, and script doctoring.
Press & Reviews
My current development slate:
- BREAKING THE ICE(co-written with Joachim Friedmann, co-created/co-produced by Jevgeni Supin / Zolba Productions), shortlisted for the C21 Drama Series Script Competition 2023 and supported by the Estonian Film Institute and Creative Europe MEDIA.
- THE CODE OF THULE(co-created with Uwe Lützen, Rein Pakk, and Peep Ehasalu; produced by Helen Lõhmus / Zolba Productions), supported by the Estonian Film Institute and named Best Estonian Project at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2024.
- MIRDJA(co-created with Maria Ruotsala, produced by Klaus Heydemann / Inland Film Company, Finland), currently in development with script development support from the Finnish Film Foundation.
- BEHIND THE IRON CURTAIN(co-created with Helen Lõhmus, produced by Helen Lõhmus / Oree Films), awarded Most Promising Project at the TV Beats Co-Financing Market 2023.