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

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

Top Movie Credits

Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being Writer
Artists of Survival Director
Wild South Director
Disco and Atomic War Narrator (voice)
Velosoofid Director
Every Sound a Jewel Director
Rebel with a Bow Tie Director of Photography
The New World Boom Operator
Vello Salo. Everyday Mysticism Writer