Shop of Dreams
Three women turn a failed TV company’s costumes into a thriving business—until a tragic love affair shatters everything, forcing them to start a new beginning
Goodby Soviet Union
A coming-of-age story of Johannes, who was born prematurely to a prematurely-single mother on the dramatic background of the collapsing Soviet empire.
Mausoleum
Grotesque and tragicomical story about the Soviet pathologist Alexei Abrikosov who eviscerated Lenin's dead body in 1924 and performed its initial enbalming.
Men at Arms
Estonia and Livonia at the beginning of 13th century.
Robot Will Protect You
2062: Cyberspace offers total emotional satisfaction online. To maintain the population, the government encourages people to procreate by offering the incentive of a free robot to help with the children.
Dora Gordine: Ars Gratia Artis
First-ever documentary about Dora Gordine, an elusive, yet crucial figure in the history of sculpture.
Visitor
A boy lives with his mother in a lonely farmhouse amidst the woods. Now and then he goes to see his father who is in prison and the two of them share a common secret.
Ice
A father and son story set on the enchanting ice road across the frozen sea.
On Rough Stage
Maher, a Palestinian man, dreams of staging a contemporary dance performance in Ramallah. In order to do so, he must deal with his disapproving family, tight budgets and cultural norms.
Portfolio
Crafting compelling stories with striking visuals and unforgettable narratives – where every frame counts.
Explore our extensive portfolio creation experience spanning over three decades.
Our services
Financing & Co-Production
- Strategic guidance on financing structures and co-production opportunities.
- Networking with investors, distributors and partners to secure necessary resources.
- Comprehensive support to see projects through to completion.
Development & Pre-Production
- Script development, storyboarding and visual concept creation.
- Budget planning, scheduling, and financing support to ensure projects are production-ready.
- Assistance in securing funding and co-production partnerships.
Film Production
- Full-scale production services for narrative films, shorts, documentaries and series.
- Creative direction, casting, location scouting and on-set management.
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality visuals with authentic storytelling.
Documentary Production
- Grounded, authentic documentaries that capture real stories and voices.
- Research, scripting and immersive field production.
- Post-production services including editing, sound design and color grading.
Post-Production
- Professional editing, sound design and color grading to polish every frame.
- VFX integration and motion graphics for enhanced storytelling.
- Delivery in multiple formats for theatrical release, streaming, or broadcast.
As an Italian collaborating with Exitfilm was an incredible experience. Their expertise and support introduced me to the vibrant Estonian film industry, making our co-productions not only successful but also… Read more
Nicola Piovesan
Exitfilm (Peeter Urbla) has been the first stepping stone and cultivator for me and for several Estonian young talents such as Jaak Kilmi, Rainer Sarnet, Marko Raat, Anri Rulkov…
Lauri Randla
When working with Exitfilm and Peeter Urbla, you are a mere one degree away from Zentropa, Moodysson and Tarkovsky – just some of the giants of independent cinema that he… Read more
Annaleena Piel-Linnå
Funding oppurtunities
Estonia has a large variety of options for film financing. And we know all of them by heart. Here is a quick peek of the possibilities.
Film Estonia
- Support: up to 30% of the cost made in Estonia
- Approved financing: 75%, including Film Estonia support
- Annual budget: 6 000 000 € (2024)
- Deadlines: open call – first come, first served
- Supported projects: feature film, animation (feature length and short), animation series, 1 episode of TV-series, documentary, post production
Estonian Film Institute
- Support: Funding according to the budgetary possibilities
- Annual budget: 600 000 € (2024), 635 000 € (2023), 725 000 € (2022)
- Deadlines: twice a year, usually in February and October
- Supported projects: full-length feature films, documentaries and animation; animated short film
Cultural Endowment of Estonia
- Support: 100 000 € for full-length feature film; 25 000 € for full-length documentary
- Deadlines: 4 times a year; February, May, August, November
- Supported projects: full-length feature films and documentaries, half-hour documentaries, short feature film and animated film
Pärnu County Film Fund
- Support: up to 25 % of the cost made in the region
- Annual budget: 100 000 € (2024)
- Region: Pärnu county
- Supported projects: full-length feature films, documentaries, TV series, music videos, student films
Film Fund of Estonian Islands
- Support: up to 40 % of the cost made in the region
- Annual budget: 30 005 € (2024)
- Region: Saare county
- Supported projects: full-length feature films, documentaries, TV series, music videos, student films
Viru Film Fund
- Support: up to 40 % of the cost made in East of Estonia
- Annual budget: 200 000 € (2024)
- Deadlines: twice a year, April 1st and October 1st
- Region: Ida-Viru County
- Supported projects: full-length feature films, documentaries, TV series and music videos
Tartu Film Fund
- Support: up to 35 % of the cost made in South of Estonia
- Annual budget: 150 000 € (2024)
- Deadlines: twice a year, usually in February and October
- Region: Tartu, Jõgeva, Põlva, Valga and Võru county
- Supported projects: full-length feature films, documentaries, animation films, shorts, quality TV series
Private Funding
Explore the Magic
Locations
Imagine vast, untouched natural landscapes, from enchanting forests and tranquil lakes to dramatic cliffs and sprawling coastlines along the Baltic Sea. In between are picturesque mediaeval towns, sleek urban backdrops and soviet era housing.
Now a jaw-dropping moment… It’s all just in a 200 km (124 miles) radius!
Your Vision, Our Passion
The Crew
Estonian film crews are pros with passion, turning every scene into pure magic! With serious skills, boundless creativity, and a can-do attitude, they’re masters at bringing any director’s vision to life while keeping the vibe fun and efficient. Need resourceful, fast, and super-friendly partners? Estonia’s got your dream team!
Achievements and awards
Celebrating Excellence in Filmmaking
In the competitive world of filmmaking, recognition through awards highlights a company’s dedication to storytelling and innovation. Achievements such as Oscars, BAFTAs, and independent film festival accolades not only elevate a company’s reputation but also inspire future projects.
These honors reflect the hard work of talented individuals and the collective effort of passionate team dedicated to pushing creative boundaries.
Goodbye Soviet Union
“An Estonian sensation – debutant Lauri Randla sculpts nostalgic tragicomedy from collective memory – “Good-bye, Soviet Union” – an amazing parenting romance, similar at once to all Wes Anderson movies, and to the TV series ” Stranger Things.” Only instead of America in the 1980s, it contains the perestroika Baltic states, instead of Joy Division, Alla Pugacheva, and instead of Demogorgon, the Crocodile Gena.
Esquire Russia Dec. 2020
Mausoleum
One of the standout films The Mausoleum tells the story of the pathologist Aleksei Abrikosov, who embalmed Lenin’s body. Disaster strikes when they find a fly on the end of Lenin’s nose – and a fly hasn’t been quite so scary since Jeff Goldblum.
A tragicomedy managing to both be truly tense, scary, and at the same time completely ludicrous, what’s possibly most chilling of all is how close to the truth this film is.
Emily Tailor Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2016
The Visitor
The visual of The Visitor is a real treat for the eyes, from the green, misty forests to the white winter snow and the prison’s dark corridors. Partly due to the visual style, the film has been compared to the works of Andrei Tarkovsky and the silent era masters like Fritz Lang and F.W. Murnau. The visual tactics combined with the actions of the silent characters remind of silent film-making at its best.
Rotten Tomatoes 2009
Mission
At Exitfilm, our mission is to craft impactful and memorable films by combining the expertise of Estonia’s oldest production company with the innovative perspectives of emerging talent.
Vision
To serve as an active film studio that bridges the gap between heritage and innovation, we aim to present distinctive and captivating, high-quality narratives to global audiences while fostering the development of the next generation of cinematic talent.
