Villem Sooster

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I’m Villem Sooster, a cinematographer from Tallinn, Estonia. I work across narrative, documentary and commercial projects, drawing on a thorough understanding of lighting, composition, lens choice, mood and atmosphere to serve the story.

I strive to supplement every project with emotionally driven visual language. My work has been showcased at EnergaCamerimage, PÖFF - Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, and other festivals around the world.

  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • EstonianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 6

Short Film, 2026, EST
(in post production)

August
  • Cinematographer

Short Film, 2025, EST

Hermetica
  • Cinematographer

Short film, 2024, EST
[EnergaCamerimage Student Etude panorama Official Selection]

The Dissident
  • Cinematographer
  • Colourist

Documentary, 2024, EST
[EFTA Best short film award winner]

L is for Love
  • Cinematographer

Short film, 2024, EST
[PÖFF Shorts new talents official selection]

Nostalgia in Red
  • Cinematographer
  • Colourist

Work experience

Cinematographer, Photographer · FreelanceJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Freelance cinematography and photography for narrative, documentary and commercial projects; oversight of lighting, composition and mood to achieve emotionally driven visuals.

1AC / Production Assistant · KUUKULGUR FILMJan 2017 – Jan 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Supported the camera department as 1st/2nd AC; assisted with equipment, setup and on-set workflow across multiple productions; coordinated with DP and director.

Education

Secondary Education (High School) · Lasnamäe Üldgümnaasium2004 – 2013
Secondary Education - Economics · Pirita Majandusgümnaasium2013 – 2016
Certificate in Photography · Tallinn Polytechnic School2016 – 2017
Diploma in Cinematography · Baltic Film and Media School2022 – 2026

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