General information
I believe in a true civil society where opinions are not overridden and laws are made to help people.
It is a belief in an Estonia of communities where all members can be of use, regardless of the size of their purse, their age or gender.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
1467
Date of birth:
13.06.1964
Place of birth:
in Tallinn
Family:
Married, two daughters, two sons and two stepchildren
Education:
Tallinn Secondary School No. 21;
Drama School of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, actor 1988 (equivalent to Master’s degree)
Drama School of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, actor 1988 (equivalent to Master’s degree)
Career:
Estonian State Puppet Theatre, actor 1988–1992;
Radio Kuku, reporter 1992;
freelance film director and producer 1992–1995;
OÜ Allfilm, Chairman of the Board 1995–2004;
OÜ Eetriüksus, Member of the Board 2004−2009;
Kass Arturi Postkontor OÜ, Member of the Board;
Barto Tours OÜ, Member of the Board 2013−
Radio Kuku, reporter 1992;
freelance film director and producer 1992–1995;
OÜ Allfilm, Chairman of the Board 1995–2004;
OÜ Eetriüksus, Member of the Board 2004−2009;
Kass Arturi Postkontor OÜ, Member of the Board;
Barto Tours OÜ, Member of the Board 2013−
Party affiliation:
Estonian Free Party 2017–2018, unaffiliated member of the Estonian Free Party faction in the Riigikogu
Membership in representative bodies:
13th Riigikogu (Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee 2015–2017 and the Committee of Investigation to Identify Possible Corruption Risks in the PLC Port of Tallinn, Chairman of faction 2017–)
Other activities:
Estonian Film Foundation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board 1999–2001;
Association of Estonian Film and Video Studios, Chairman 1999;
International Quorum of Film and Video Producers (IQ) 1999–;
European Film Academy;
Juminda Peninsula Society, Member of the Board;
Juminda Sea Rescue Society, Head;
film producer, best known feature film “Detsembrikuumus” (“December Heat”) 2008;
director and producer of documentaries: “Ööliblika jõulud” (“Call-girl’s Christmas”) 1994, “Vabadus või surm” (“Freedom or Death”) (also author of concept) 1995, “Autoportree emaga” (“Self-portrait with Mother”) 2000, “Laulev revolutsioon” (“Singing Revolution”) (co-producer) 2006, “Vastutuulesaal”(“Headwind Hall”) 2007, “Baruto – tõlkes kaduma läinud” (“Baruto – Lost in Translation”) 2009, “Okupeeri oma müür” (“Occupy Your Wall”) (also cameraman) 2013, etc.
producer and director of TV advertisements;
producer of TV series (“Jürgensonid”, “Rolling Estonians”, etc.)
Association of Estonian Film and Video Studios, Chairman 1999;
International Quorum of Film and Video Producers (IQ) 1999–;
European Film Academy;
Juminda Peninsula Society, Member of the Board;
Juminda Sea Rescue Society, Head;
film producer, best known feature film “Detsembrikuumus” (“December Heat”) 2008;
director and producer of documentaries: “Ööliblika jõulud” (“Call-girl’s Christmas”) 1994, “Vabadus või surm” (“Freedom or Death”) (also author of concept) 1995, “Autoportree emaga” (“Self-portrait with Mother”) 2000, “Laulev revolutsioon” (“Singing Revolution”) (co-producer) 2006, “Vastutuulesaal”(“Headwind Hall”) 2007, “Baruto – tõlkes kaduma läinud” (“Baruto – Lost in Translation”) 2009, “Okupeeri oma müür” (“Occupy Your Wall”) (also cameraman) 2013, etc.
producer and director of TV advertisements;
producer of TV series (“Jürgensonid”, “Rolling Estonians”, etc.)