Feature film
Feature film
Feature film
Silverwhite
Feature film
Man dies, decays into dust, grows again as grass, reawakens as a bird in the sky, steps quietly back into the cycle of nature.
Our story
Nestled in the heart of Tallinn, Three Brothers is a cozy indie production house where creativity comes to life. We love making bold films in an intimate boutique setting that feels just right.
At Three Brothers, we're all about turning powerful stories into memorable audiovisual experiences. Our films cover a variety of genres, lengths, and origins, but they all have one thing in common – they leave a lasting impression. We work closely with handpicked directors and artists, bringing a unique blend of Estonian charm and international flair to every project.
With over a decade of experience, we've built strong, lasting partnerships and a reputation for our unique creative touch. Our goal is simple: to tell transformative stories that connect with people, no matter where they are.
Meet the Team
Producer
Elina Litvinova
Creative producer and documentary director Maris Salumets studied Audiovisual Media at Baltic Film and Media School and finished her studies at FAMU in Prague. In the recent years Maris was based in London, were she produced award-winning documentary films and branded content, working together with major broadcasters and production houses including Vice, Discovery Channel, Channel 4, ARTE, and BBC. Her specialty is gaining access to difficult subjects and working on themes such as predictive policing, crime, sexual violence, and drug distribution.
Maris has recently moved back to Estonia and is currently in production with her debut feature documentary ‘’War on Women’’ and in development with the hybrid documentary feature ‘’The Consent’’ as a director. Maris is also collaborating with Levila as a creative producer on Erik Tikan’s new documentary ‘’Between Borders’’, co-produced by Three Brothers.
A Symphony of Noise (2021), role: UK cinematographer;
Director: Enrique Sánchez Lansch - produced by Kloos&Co
Official selection: CPH:DOX 2021, DOK.fest München Internationales Dokumentarfilmfestival 2021, Millennium Docs Against Gravity 2021
Body Bizarre (2018), role: TV producer;
Executive Producer: Sam Barcroft, produced by Barcroft Productions, commissioned by Discovery Channel
Pre-Crime (2017), role: UK producer;
Director: Matthias Hedder, Monika Hielscher - produced by Kloos&Co, commissioned by MDM
Official selection: Hot Docs 2018 Drugs (2019, series), role: content producer, produced by Vice Studios, commissioned by Channel 4
Awards:
Golden Funnel Award for War on Women - Best Developed Project at ExOriente Film Workshop 2023
Dok.Leipzig Award at East Doc Platform 2023
Creative director
Martti Helde
Martti Helde is a highly valued director for his daring ideas and innovative approach to the film language. His debut feature ‘’In the Crosswind’’ premiered at the Toronto IFF in 2014, followed by more than 80 festivals, numerous critics’ and audience awards, as well as theatrical release in several countries. Helde’s second feature ‘’Scandinavian Silence’’ made on micro budget premiered at the Shanghai and Karlovy Vary IFF in 2019 winning the Europa Cinemas Label prize. Since then Martti Helde has been working on the upcoming feature documentary ‘’Vertical Money’’, short documentary ‘’Human Being’’ about Bobby Sagger, as well as been a creative director for the Estonian Pavilion at the World Expo Dubai 2020. In early development is also Helde’s new feature drama ‘’Silverwhite’’.
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2024 “Vertical money” / “Vara küps”, TV-Series, 4x27 min, Three Brothers OÜ
2024 “Vertical money” / “Vara küps”, Documentary feature 87 min, Three Brothers OÜ
2019 “Scandinavian silence” (Premiered in Shanghai IFF and in Karlovy Vary IFF), Feature, 75 min, Three Brothers OÜ
2014 “In the Crosswind” (Premiered in Toronto; 50+ festivals), Feature, 87 min, Allfilm OÜ
2015 “Superbia”, Short film, 17 min, Allfilm OÜ
2012 “Burnt Mistakes”, Short film, 23 min, Allfilm OÜ
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Selected Awards:
2019 Karlovy Vary IFF “Europa Cinemas Label Award” for “Scandinavian Silence”
2015 Beijing International Film Festival Best Director award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2015 Annual Cultural Achievment Award of the Republic of Estonia
2015 Cultural Endowment Audiovisual Foundation Annual Award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2015 Göteborg International Film Festival Best feature film Audience Choice award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2015 JCI Estonia Rapla county award ‘’Remarkable Young Estonian’’ 2014
2015 Estonian Film Journalist Union Award ‘’Neitsi Maali’’ Best Estonian Film 2014
2014 Angers International Film Festival Jury Special Mention for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2014 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Best Estonian Film, Best Cinematography in the
International programme and Don Quijote Award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2014 Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Special Mention by the Jury of
Cinema Owners for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2014 Thessaloniki International Film Festival Artistic Achievement Award for ‘’In the
Crosswind’’
2014 Warssaw International Film festival Ecumenical Jury Award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2012 Kaljo Kiisa Young Filmmaker’s Award
2010 NH PIX Sessions (Denmark) - 25 young outstanding directors selected across the globe
2006 Merit Award - outstanding activity in Kohila, Rapla county
Director
Maris Salumets
Creative producer and documentary director Maris Salumets studied Audiovisual Media at Baltic Film and Media School and finished her studies at FAMU in Prague. In the recent years Maris was based in London, were she produced award-winning documentary films and branded content, working together with major broadcasters and production houses including Vice, Discovery Channel, Channel 4, ARTE, and BBC. Her specialty is gaining access to difficult subjects and working on themes such as predictive policing, crime, sexual violence, and drug distribution.
Maris has recently moved back to Estonia and is currently in production with her debut feature documentary ‘’War on Women’’ and in development with the hybrid documentary feature ‘’The Consent’’ as a director. Maris is also collaborating with Levila as a creative producer on Erik Tikan’s new documentary ‘’Between Borders’’, co-produced by Three Brothers.
A Symphony of Noise (2021), role: UK cinematographer;
Director: Enrique Sánchez Lansch - produced by Kloos&Co
Official selection: CPH:DOX 2021, DOK.fest München Internationales Dokumentarfilmfestival 2021, Millennium Docs Against Gravity 2021
Body Bizarre (2018), role: TV producer;
Executive Producer: Sam Barcroft, produced by Barcroft Productions, commissioned by Discovery Channel
Pre-Crime (2017), role: UK producer;
Director: Matthias Hedder, Monika Hielscher - produced by Kloos&Co, commissioned by MDM
Official selection: Hot Docs 2018 Drugs (2019, series), role: content producer, produced by Vice Studios, commissioned by Channel 4
Awards:
Golden Funnel Award for War on Women - Best Developed Project at ExOriente Film Workshop 2023
Dok.Leipzig Award at East Doc Platform 2023
Director
Triin Ruumet
Director Triin Ruumet (1988) is one of the most interesting new generation directors in Estonia. A diverse, unconventional and brazen director, her strength lies in her personal and somewhat irreverent approach to her subject matter.
In 2016, Triin Ruumet finished her debut feature, “The Days that Confused”, a look back at the thug culture of Estonia in the 90’s. The film was successful with 62,262 domestic admissions.
Triin is also the first laureate of the Anri Rulkov prize and directed Mati Unt’s “Good-bye, Baby” for the Nukuteater stage.
In 2023 her second feature ‘’Dark Paradise’’ was released. The film gathered nearly 10 000 admissions in the domestic post-Covid theatres and achieved more than 5000 streams on Telia during the first 4 weeks of release. The film is sold by Film Republic and has been screened in auteur festivals in Portugal, Latvia and several other countries.
2 0 2 3 T U M E PA R A D I I S _ FEATURE
2 0 1 7 E LU K O M B I N A A D I K E L D R I S _ DOCUMENTARY
2 0 1 7 M E R I VÄ L J A _ TV SERIES
2 0 1 6 PÄ E VA D, MI S A J A S I D S E G A D U S S E _ FEATURE
2 0 1 5 KONTA K T _ FEATURE
2 0 1 3 D I A N A J A L I N N _ STUDENT FILM
2 0 1 3 P U B E R T E E T _ STUDENT FILM
2 0 1 3 T U P S U _ STUDENT FILM
2 0 1 2 T E I S E L P O O L V I K E R K A A R T _ STUDENT FILM
Selected Awards:
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DARK PARADISE
EFTA / Estonian and Television Awards 2024:
Nominated for: Best Cinematographer (Erik Põllumaa), Best Composer (Hendrik Kaljujärv), Best Production
Designer (Matis Mäesalu), Best Costume Designer (Liis Plato), Best Make up Designer (Hella Marats), Best Actress
(Rea Lest), Best Actor (Jörgen Liik).
THE DAYS THAT CONFUSED
- Annual Award of Estonian Cultural Endowment 2017 / The Film of the Year;
- EFTA / Estonian Film and Television Awards 2017 / Best Feature Film; Best Director; Best Male Actor;
Best Sound Director; Best Editor;
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2016 / Competition programme: East of the West / Special
Jury Prize;
- Listapad / Minsk International Film Festival 2016 / Main competition programme: Special Prize - for
young energy;
- Special programme: New Classic of Estonian Cinema;
- Estonian Critics Award Neitsi Maali /Best Film 2016.
PUBERTY
- Best of BFM / BOB 2013 / Jury’s Special Mention
- Tartu Autumn Festival 2013 / Best Film in Student Competition & Swedbank Scholarship
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAINBOW
- PÖFF / Sleepwalkers - Short Film Festival 2012 / National Competition / Special Mention
Accountant
Talvi Niiholm
Talvi Niiholm has been a key part of the Three Brothers team since its founding in 2015, handling the accounting for all our domestic and international productions. With experience managing budgets ranging from €200,000 to €15 million, Talvi brings her skills and attention to every project. Known for her joyful attitude, she makes the world of accounting approachable and even enjoyable for the entire team.