Mart Raun
Mart Raun is an Estonian cinematographer, screenwriter, storyboard artist and colorist known for Kids of the Night (2021), Kormoranid ehk Nahkpükse ei pesta (2011), Distants (2012) and Mia & Liki (2021).
Mart studied art, music and photography in his youth and graduated as a director and cinematographer from Tallinn university Baltic Film and Media School. During studies he started working in the industry as a storyboard artist, Camera Assistant, Best Boy and Electrician.
In 2008 he began working as cinematographer and colorist on Commercials, TV, Documentaries and Fiction Films. He also continued drawing storyboards and worked as an illustrator and animator on various projects.
Mart Raun is a huge film buff and in addition to filmmaking he was writing about films for 8 years and worked as a film critic for Estonian newspaper Äripäev, one of the most successful economic newspapers in Europe.
Since 2015 he has also been running and teaching cinematography in international Film programs like KinoEyes MA, Viewfinder MA and Audiovisual Media BA at BFM / Tallinn university.
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
CINEMATOGRAPHER
FEATURE FILMS
▪ "Kids of The Night" - "Öölapsed" (2021), 101 min, ARR ALEXA mini, dir. Priit Pääsuke, Alexandra Film
▪ "Kormoranid Ehk Nahkpükse Ei Pesta" (2011), 115 min, co-cinematographer with Mait Mäekivi, RED ONE MX, dir. Andres Maimik & Rain Tolk, Kuukulgur Film
SHORT FILMS
▪ “Mia & Liki ” (2021), 15.min, ARRI Alexa Mini, dir. Katrin Tegova, Tandem Film
▪ "New Beginnings" - “Uued Algused ” (2019), 15.min, ARRI Alexa Mini, dir. Tanno Mee, Alexandra Film
▪ "Helen's Birthday" - “Heleni Sünnipäev ” (2017), 19.min, C300 mark II, dir. Tanno Mee, Alexandra Film
▪ "They Say Tomatoes Love Rock Music" - "Räägitakse, et Tomatid Armastavad Rokkmuusikat“ (2016), 39 min, ARRI Amira, dir. Janno Jürgens, Alasti kino
▪ "Men in Tote" - "Inimene Vutlaris“ (2016), 6 min, RED ONE MX, dir. Ingrid Roose, Cuba Films
▪ "Distance" - "Distants" (2012), 35 min, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, dir. Janno Jürgens, Alasti kino
▪ "The Shot" - "Lask" (2011) - 18 min, S16, dir. Jelena Grigorjeva-Pazilina
▪ "Old Spaces, Living Art" (2011) – 18 min, HD/S16, dir. Mart Raun & Madli Teller
▪ "Little Wooden Town" - "Väike Puust Linn" (2009), 30 min, Si-2K mini, dir. Ragne Mandri, Kuukulgur Film
▪ "Justice" - "Tulepistmine" (2009) (HDV) , 15 min, Panasonic HVX200, dir. Janno Jürgens, Alasti kino
▪ "Smoke" - "Suits" (2009), 18 min, Sony Pro HVR-Z1, dir. Jan-Erik Nõgisto, Kuukulgur Film
▪ "House of Memories" - "Mälestuste Maja" (2008), 32 min, Si-2K mini, dir. Tanno Mee, Exitfilm
DOCUMENTARIES
▪ "The Medic" - "Meedik" (2014), 35.min, Canon XH-A1s / 5D, dir. Janno Jürgens, Alasti kino
▪ "Potatoe Republic" - "Kartuli Wabariik" (2011), 27 min, Canon XH-A1s, dir. Kätlin Kaganovitš
▪ "A Normal Human Being" - "Normaalne inimene" (2010), 27 min, Canon XH-A1s, dir. Tanno Mee
TV
▪ mini series "Life is Work is Life" - “Elu on Töö on Elu” (2021)
▪ Documentary series "Art of Our Time" - "Meie Aja kunst" (2013-2014),
▪ Music programming "R2 Live" (2012-2013)
COLORIST
▪ Documentary "Elusive Landscapes" - “Neidsaare Hoo Peal” (2022) Hd, 83.min dir. Sulev Keedus
▪ Short Documentary “Põlvkond Piiri Taga” (2022), HD, 28.min, dir. Terje Toomistu
▪ Feature Film "Kids of The Night" - "Öölapsed" (2021), 101 min, dir. Priit Pääsuke
▪ Documentary ”Sõelaga vett. Merle Karusoo” 52.min, (2020) HD, dir. Maldi Lääne & Kristin Raup
▪ Short Documentary "Grass" - “Murust” (2021), HD, 28.min, dir. Kaupo Kruusiauk
▪ Documentary "To Save A Language" - ”Keelepäästja”(2020), 74 min, dir. Liivo Niglas
▪ Short Documentary "Payday" - "Pensipäev“ (2020), HD, 28.min, dir. Liis Lepik
▪ "New Beginnings" - “Uued Algused ” (2019), 15.min, dir. Tanno Mee
▪ Short Documentary "Hunter" - "Kütt“ (2018), HD, 28.min, dir. Kaupo Kruusiauk
▪ Documentary "The Last Prince" - "Viimane Vürst“ (2018), HD, 75.min, dir. Kaupo Kruusiauk
▪ Documentary "Soviet Hippies" - “Nõukogude Hipid” (2017), HD, 75.min, dir. Terje Toomistu
▪ "Helen's Birthday" - “Heleni Sünnipäev ” (2017), 19.min, dir. Tanno Mee
▪ Short Documentary "Viimane lend" (2016), 28.min, HD, dir. Liis Lepik
▪ Short Film "They Say Tomatoes Love Rock Music" - "Räägitakse, et Tomatid Armastavad Rokkmuusikat“ (2016), 39 min, dir. Janno Jürgens
▪ Short Film "Men in Tote" - "Inimene Vutlaris“ (2016), 6 min, dir. Ingrid Roose
▪ Short Documentary "Between Two Worlds" - "Kahe Maailma Vahel" (2014), 29.min, HD, dir. Liis Lepik
▪ Short Documentary "Pain and Suffering" - “Rist ja viletsus”, (2013), HD, 28. min, dir. Peeter Vihma
▪ "Distance" - "Distants" (2012), 35 min, dir. Janno Jürgens
▪ "The Shot" - "Lask" (2011) - 18 min, S16, dir. Jelena Grigorjeva-Pazilina
▪ "Potatoe Republic" - "Kartuli Wabariik" (2011), 27 min, Canon XH-A1s, dir. Kätlin Kaganovitš
▪ "A Normal Human Being" - "Normaalne inimene" (2010), 27 min, Canon XH-A1s, dir. Tanno Mee
SCREENWRITER
▪ Feature Film "Kids of The Night" - "Öölapsed" (2021), co-screenwriter Ewert Kiwi
▪ Feature Film "30 Days with Isebel" - "30 Päeva Isebeliga" (2015), (in development), co-screenwriter Tanno Mee
▪ short documentary "Potatoe Republic" - "Kartuli Wabariik" (2011) co-screenwriter Kätlin Kaganovitš
▪ short film "Old Spaces, Living Art" (2011)
▪ short film "The Best A Man Can Get" - "Mehele Parim" (2008), co-screenwriter Heleri Saarik
STORYBOARD ARTIST
▪ Feature Film "Deliver Us" (2023), dir Cru Ennis & Lee Roy Kunz
▪ Short Film "Distance" - "Distants" (2012), 35 min, dir. Janno Jürgens
▪ Feature Film "Georg" (2007), 105.min, dir. Peeter Simm
CAMERA DEPARTMENT
▪ Feature Film "The Fencer" - "Miekkailija" (2015), dir Klaus Härö - Digital imaging technician
▪ Feature Film "Magnus" (2008), dir. Kadri Kõusaar - Gaffer
OTHER WORK
▪ exhibition "New Money" - "Uus Raha" (2011) with Tanel Rannala. Tallinn City Gallery
▪ Illustrations for Margus Karu novel "Zero Point" - "Nullpunkt" (2010). Published by: Pegasus.
▪ Music video "Pihtas Põhjas" (2006) co-direction and animation with Ott Pilipenko
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2022 - EFTA Estonian Film Awards - Best Screenplay "Kids of the Night" (2021) Shared with: Ewert Kiwi (co-writer)
2013 - Salón Internacionalde La Luz - Best Cinematography Special Mention "Distance" (2012)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Estonian Filmmakers Union – member since 2014
Eesti Audiovisuaalautorite Liit - member since 2014
Work Experience
2005-present
Freelance Cinematographer, Colorist & Storyboard Artist
2015-present
Baltic Film, Media and Arts School | Tallinn University
Visiting Lecturer of Audiovisual Arts
Course Director:
Kino Eyes The European Movie Masters (2015-present)
Audiovisual Media (2021-present)
Viewfinder Joint Masters in Cinematography (2017-2021)
2016 - 2017
Estonian economic newspaper „Äripäev“
Weekly film critic
2005 - 2013
Freelance Gaffer, electrician & Camera Assistant for commercials & Films (35mm, 16mm, HD)
