_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 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.

Villem Sooster

_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ 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.

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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.

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Language

English
Fluent
Estonian
Fluent

Work Experience

1AC / Production Assistant at KUUKULGUR FILM
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2025
Supported the camera department as 1st/2nd AC; assisted with equipment, setup and on-set workflow across multiple productions; coordinated with DP and director.
Cinematographer, Photographer at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance cinematography and photography for narrative, documentary and commercial projects; oversight of lighting, composition and mood to achieve emotionally driven visuals.

Education

Secondary Education (High School) at Lasnamäe Üldgümnaasium
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2013
Secondary Education - Economics at Pirita Majandusgümnaasium
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Certificate in Photography at Tallinn Polytechnic School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Diploma in Cinematography at Baltic Film and Media School
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper The Dissident

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

    paper L is for Love

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

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