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Bubble & Squek
Bubble & Squeak
Feature film
Two newlyweds traverse a fictional country on their honeymoon but slowly realize they’re yearning to take separate journeys.
Our story
Nestled in the heart of Tallinn, Three Brothers is a cozy indie production house where creativity comes to life. We love making bold films in an intimate boutique setting that feels just right.
At Three Brothers, we're all about turning powerful stories into memorable audiovisual experiences. Our films cover a variety of genres, lengths, and origins, but they all have one thing in common – they leave a lasting impression. We work closely with handpicked directors and artists, bringing a unique blend of Estonian charm and international flair to every project.
With over a decade of experience, we've built strong, lasting partnerships and a reputation for our unique creative touch. Our goal is simple: to tell transformative stories that connect with people, no matter where they are.
Meet the Team
Producer
Elina Litvinova
Elina Litvinova is an Estonian film producer with extensive experience in international co-productions. She completed her BA studies at the Baltic Film and Media School in Tallinn (2010), followed by Simon Perry’s international co-production training at the Cologne International Film School (2011) and a Master's degree at the National Film and Television School (UK).
In 2015, she founded her production company Three Brothers, dedicated to auteur-driven cinema. The company’s first feature, Scandinavian Silence (2019), directed by Martti Helde and co-produced with ARP Selection, premiered at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and won the Europa Cinemas Label Award.
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Since then, Three Brothers has been actively involved in both co-productions and service productions, including the multinational TV series Estonia (2022) and Alexandros Avranas's feature Apathy (2023), produced in collaboration with Worso Films, Elle Driver, and several European partners.
Most recently, Three Brothers co-produced Frida Kempff’s latest feature ‘’The Swedish Torpedo’’ and US debut feature ‘’Bubble & Squeak’’ by Evan Twohy, both films shot entirely in Estonia.
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Elina's recent titles have premiered at the Toronto, Venice, and Sundance Film Festivals. She is a European Film Promotion "Producer on the Move", a member of EAVE, Berlinale Talents, Ex Oriente Networks, the Estonian Film Industry Cluster, and the European Film Academy.
Creative director
Martti Helde
Martti Helde is a highly valued director for his daring ideas and innovative approach to the film language. His debut feature ‘’In the Crosswind’’ premiered at the Toronto IFF in 2014, followed by more than 80 festivals, numerous critics’ and audience awards, as well as theatrical release in several countries. Helde’s second feature ‘’Scandinavian Silence’’ made on micro budget premiered at the Shanghai and Karlovy Vary IFF in 2019 winning the Europa Cinemas Label prize. Since then Martti Helde has been working on the upcoming feature documentary ‘’Vertical Money’’, short documentary ‘’Human Being’’ about Bobby Sagger, as well as been a creative director for the Estonian Pavilion at the World Expo Dubai 2020. In early development is also Helde’s new feature drama ‘’Silverwhite’’.
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2024 “Vertical money” / “Vara küps”, TV-Series, 4x27 min, Three Brothers OÜ
2024 “Vertical money” / “Vara küps”, Documentary feature 87 min, Three Brothers OÜ
2019 “Scandinavian silence” (Premiered in Shanghai IFF and in Karlovy Vary IFF), Feature, 75 min, Three Brothers OÜ
2014 “In the Crosswind” (Premiered in Toronto; 50+ festivals), Feature, 87 min, Allfilm OÜ
2015 “Superbia”, Short film, 17 min, Allfilm OÜ
2012 “Burnt Mistakes”, Short film, 23 min, Allfilm OÜ
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Selected Awards:
2019 Karlovy Vary IFF “Europa Cinemas Label Award” for “Scandinavian Silence”
2015 Beijing International Film Festival Best Director award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2015 Annual Cultural Achievment Award of the Republic of Estonia
2015 Cultural Endowment Audiovisual Foundation Annual Award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2015 Göteborg International Film Festival Best feature film Audience Choice award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2015 JCI Estonia Rapla county award ‘’Remarkable Young Estonian’’ 2014
2015 Estonian Film Journalist Union Award ‘’Neitsi Maali’’ Best Estonian Film 2014
2014 Angers International Film Festival Jury Special Mention for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2014 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Best Estonian Film, Best Cinematography in the
International programme and Don Quijote Award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2014 Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival Special Mention by the Jury of
Cinema Owners for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2014 Thessaloniki International Film Festival Artistic Achievement Award for ‘’In the
Crosswind’’
2014 Warssaw International Film festival Ecumenical Jury Award for ‘’In the Crosswind’’
2012 Kaljo Kiisa Young Filmmaker’s Award
2010 NH PIX Sessions (Denmark) - 25 young outstanding directors selected across the globe
2006 Merit Award - outstanding activity in Kohila, Rapla county
Director
Erik Tikan
Erik Tikan was born in 1989. After high school he joined the army and did a tour in Afghanistan in 2013 as an infantry soldier. After that Erik worked as a private security contractor around Africa.
Meanwhile Erik always had a passion for storytelling. So he began to learn photography and camera work. In 2018 Erik started his first job as a press photographer. He was focused on covering different conflicts. He has made stories about the French yellow vests riots and Hong Kong student protest and Belarus protest along documentaries about Afghan veterans and volunteers who fought in Syria. Now, since the war began Erik focused his work on Ukraine.
Selected filmography:
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2022 – Documentary film "ESTCOY-8". Director and cinematographer.
2021 – Short film "How I Started to Hate". Director and cinematographer.
2020 – Press video winner. Award for the best press video of 2020 for the video "Robert". This is a short documentary about an Estonian man who fought against ISIS in Syria in 2014. Director and cinematographer.
2019 – Press video winner. Award for the best press video of 2019 for the video "Hongkongers Were Ready to Die, We Were Not". This is a video story about the Hong Kong protests and the escape from the siege of Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Director and cinematographer.
Director
Triin Ruumet
Director Triin Ruumet (1988) is one of the most interesting new generation directors in Estonia. A diverse, unconventional and brazen director, her strength lies in her personal and somewhat irreverent approach to her subject matter.
In 2016, Triin Ruumet finished her debut feature, “The Days that Confused”, a look back at the thug culture of Estonia in the 90’s. The film was successful with 62,262 domestic admissions.
Triin is also the first laureate of the Anri Rulkov prize and directed Mati Unt’s “Good-bye, Baby” for the Nukuteater stage.
In 2023 her second feature ‘’Dark Paradise’’ was released. The film gathered nearly 10 000 admissions in the domestic post-Covid theatres and achieved more than 5000 streams on Telia during the first 4 weeks of release. The film is sold by Film Republic and has been screened in auteur festivals in Portugal, Latvia and several other countries.
2 0 2 3 T U M E PA R A D I I S _ FEATURE
2 0 1 7 E LU K O M B I N A A D I K E L D R I S _ DOCUMENTARY
2 0 1 7 M E R I VÄ L J A _ TV SERIES
2 0 1 6 PÄ E VA D, MI S A J A S I D S E G A D U S S E _ FEATURE
2 0 1 5 KONTA K T _ FEATURE
2 0 1 3 D I A N A J A L I N N _ STUDENT FILM
2 0 1 3 P U B E R T E E T _ STUDENT FILM
2 0 1 3 T U P S U _ STUDENT FILM
2 0 1 2 T E I S E L P O O L V I K E R K A A R T _ STUDENT FILM
Selected Awards:
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DARK PARADISE
EFTA / Estonian and Television Awards 2024:
Nominated for: Best Cinematographer (Erik Põllumaa), Best Composer (Hendrik Kaljujärv), Best Production
Designer (Matis Mäesalu), Best Costume Designer (Liis Plato), Best Make up Designer (Hella Marats), Best Actress
(Rea Lest), Best Actor (Jörgen Liik).
THE DAYS THAT CONFUSED
- Annual Award of Estonian Cultural Endowment 2017 / The Film of the Year;
- EFTA / Estonian Film and Television Awards 2017 / Best Feature Film; Best Director; Best Male Actor;
Best Sound Director; Best Editor;
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2016 / Competition programme: East of the West / Special
Jury Prize;
- Listapad / Minsk International Film Festival 2016 / Main competition programme: Special Prize - for
young energy;
- Special programme: New Classic of Estonian Cinema;
- Estonian Critics Award Neitsi Maali /Best Film 2016.
PUBERTY
- Best of BFM / BOB 2013 / Jury’s Special Mention
- Tartu Autumn Festival 2013 / Best Film in Student Competition & Swedbank Scholarship
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAINBOW
- PÖFF / Sleepwalkers - Short Film Festival 2012 / National Competition / Special Mention
Producer / Line producer
Karolina Veetamm
Karolina graduated from the Baltic Film and Media School in 2015 with a degree in Film Production and has continued to enhance her expertise through various training programs. She also gained valuable experience during an internship in Dubai.
Karolina has worked as a line producer on numerous international and local films, as well as documentary projects.This role she considers highly creative, combining teamwork and budget management.
Since 2021, she has been working with Three Brothers, contributing her expertise to various productions.
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Selected filmography
As a line producer / production manager:
2026 feature film ’’Dirt in Your Face’’ directed by Jaak Kilmi, Taska Film / Estonia (line producer)
2025 documentary ’’Becoming Roosi’’ directed by Margit Lillak, Tiny Desk Productions / Estonia (line producer)
2024 feature film ’’Bubble & Squeak’’ by Ewan Twohy / USA (line producer)
2024 feature film ’’Mo Papa’’ directed by Eeva Mägi, Kinosaurus Film / Estonia (line producer)
2022 feature film ’’ Azrael’’ directed by Evan Katz / USA (production manager)
2022 HBO TV-series ’’ Bullshit’’ directed by Milad Alami / Denmark (production manager)
2021 feature film ’’Sleeping Beast’’ directed by Jaak Kilmi , Stellar Film / Estonia (line producer)
2021 YLE TV- series ’’My Husband’s Wife’’ directed by Inari Niemi , Lucy Loves Drama / Finland (service producer)
2019 feature film ’’Maria’s Children’’ directed by Zaida Bergroth , Stellar Film / Komeetta Filmi / Finland (line producer)
2018 feature film ’’Christmas at Phantom Owl Farm’’ , directed by Anu Aun, Luxfilm / Estonia (line producer)
2017 documentary ’’Zoopark’’ directed by Marta Pulk, Kinosaurus Film/ Estonia (line producer)
2017 feature film ’’Minu näoga onu’ directed by Andres and Katrin Maimik, Kuukulgur Film / Estonia (production manager)
2016 feature film ’’Days that confused’’ directed by Triin Ruumet, Kinosaurus Film / Estonia (line producer)
Accountant
Talvi Niiholm
Talvi Niiholm has been a key part of the Three Brothers team since its founding in 2015, handling the accounting for all our domestic and international productions. With experience managing budgets ranging from €200,000 to €15 million, Talvi brings her skills and attention to every project. Known for her joyful attitude, she makes the world of accounting approachable and even enjoyable for the entire team.