Jaan Tootsen

Born: 1975-10-14

Birthplace: Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia]

Biography

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

Tootsen's father is journalist, writer and politician Toivo Tootsen. Since 2000 he has worked at Estonian National Broadcasting. He has been a long-time editor of radio program "Ööülikool". From 2012 to 2016 he was the cultural advisor for the Estonian president at the time Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Known For

Rebel with a Bow Tie
Disco and Atomic War
Artists of Survival
Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being
The New World
Wild South
Velosoofid
Vello Salo. Everyday Mysticism

Top Movie Credits

Rebel with a Bow Tie Director of Photography
Disco and Atomic War Narrator (voice)
The New World Boom Operator
Wild South Director
Velosoofid Director