This year, six talented young professionals have joined the Black Room, a strand of Discovery Campus focusing on the visual language of cinema. It is time to get to know the participants, who have answered the short Q&As!
Get to know the young talents and find out what the current projects they are working on are!
How would your best friend describe you? In the most indescribable terms. She once called me a 'stinky star' and, whatever it meant, I loved it.
What are you working on right now ((project, studies)? Production design for a student film about a delusional ex-prisoner's children TV show.
Who would your dream collab be, dead or alive? My biggest production design-related heartbreak is not having worked on the elaborate set of Peter Greenaway's The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover. That's truly my dream production.
What is your biggest challenge as an audiovisual professional so far? So far, first steps in becoming an audiovisual professional in itself.
What are you looking forward to at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event? Kave Quinn's case studies!
What is a film (or book) which keeps you up all night? FX's The Bear and Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential served as an irresistible two-course meal.
If you could have one superpower, then what would you choose? Always be able to come up with efficient punchlines without thinking for a minute (and failing anyway).
How would your best friend describe you? Hardworking and lazy – it's all about the balance: funny and a chamber of secrets.
What are you working on right now? Currently I'm juggling the exciting world of set design for a children's play and diving deep into the academic realm to conquer my MA thesis.
Who would your dream collab be, dead or alive? In my dream team, you'll find Catherine Martin, Yorgos Lanthimos, Michael Haneke and many more.
What is your biggest challenge as an audiovisual professional so far? When you’re working with people, funny things can become a challenge. Tight deadlines, last minute changes and some extra-large egos.
What are you looking forward to the most at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event? I'm eagerly looking forward to the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event because it's a chance to meet and learn from experienced professionals, soak up inspiration and watch unique films.
What is a film (or book) which keeps you up all night? Dogtooth is an exceptional film! It's one of those thought-provoking and unsettling cinematic experiences that can definitely keep you up all night, pondering its themes and implications. It's a testament to the power of storytelling and the impact of great filmmaking.
If you could have one superpower, then what would you choose? If I could pick one superpower, it'd be the ability to teleport.
How would your best friend describe you? Enthusiastic, energetic and loyal.
What are you working on right now (project, studies)? I’ve just completed my rock-horror short film Attraction Park and am currently working on its distribution. Meanwhile, I am looking for inspiration for my next project.
Who would your dream collab be, dead or alive? Dario Argento.
What is your biggest challenge as an audiovisual professional so far? Financing.
What are you looking forward to the most at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event? Meeting new people and attending the masterclass with Kave Quinn.
What is a film (or book) which keeps you up all night? Crash by David Cronenberg.
If you could have one superpower, then what would you choose? Time travel.
How would your best friend describe you? My best friend would probably describe me as the brave one who's always far from home, constantly exploring and seeking the more profound meaning in everything, and valuing experiences for their intrinsic worth.
What are you working on right now? I'm currently back in my home country after six years abroad, getting a feel for the local industry and keeping busy with a few video edits and web development projects, including building my own website. In my free time, I do photoshoots and explore the world through the lens of my camera.
Who would your dream collab be, dead or alive? YOU! Let's connect and share our stories. I'm genuinely curious to meet inspiring people with diverse backgrounds.
What is your biggest challenge as an audiovisual professional so far? One of the most significant challenges I've encountered in my career was serving as a production manager for a short film during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. Navigating nationwide restrictions was truly a production nightmare. However, it also underscored the importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in the industry.
What are you looking forward to at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event? I’m most excited about the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate with fellow industry professionals at the event. Additionally, I'm eager to gather inspiration and forge valuable connections to fuel my own aspirations.
What is a film (or book) which keeps you up all night? A noteworthy recent read is Losing Eden by Lucy Jones. A beautifully written book about the healing power of nature and serves as a data-backed plea for a wilder, richer world.
If you could have one superpower, then what would you choose? Luck 🍀 To always have things work out in my favour and be able to do good for others as well.
The programme of Black Room takes off already in a few days. This year, production designer Kave Quinn from the UK is mentoring Black Room 2023 to share her knowledge gained from challenging experiences to design those iconically distinctive feature films. Check the schedule so as not to miss the open events.