Mart Raun

Mart Raun

Nascimento : 1984-05-14, Tallinn, USSR [now Estonia]

História

Mart Raun is an Estonian cinematographer, screenwriter and colorist known for Kids of the Night, Kormoranid ehk Nahkpükse ei pesta, Mia & Liki and Distants. Mart Raun studied directing and cinematography in Tallinn university Baltic Film and Media School. From 2005 he started working in the film industry as Storyboard Artist, Camera Assistant and Best Boy. In 2008 he began working as cinematographer on Commercials, TV, Documentaries and Fiction Films. Since 2015 he has also been running and teaching cinematography in international Film programs like KinoEyes and Viewfinder at BFM Tallinn university.

Perfil

Mart Raun
Mart Raun

Filmes

Mia & Liki
Director of Photography
It seems the summer will last forever. Sisters Mia and Liki are taking the most out of it, but the signs that something's wrong with the parents, are disturbing their happy life. Girls perceive the changes around them, but can’t comprehend the situation, which causes inexplicable fear and confusion.
Kids of the Night
Director of Photography
A film about three sisters who have reached different turning points in their lives. Liis, who has just graduated from high school, discovers that the future planned with her boyfriend is not so certain. Elder sister Karin, the first victim of her parents' expectations, tries to cope in today's sexist business environment. Jane, the youngest of the sisters, tries to resist the pressure of her party animal friend to prove herself as someone who she is not. During one fateful night, secrets and feelings that none of them wanted to admit to themselves before are revealed.
Kids of the Night
Producer
A film about three sisters who have reached different turning points in their lives. Liis, who has just graduated from high school, discovers that the future planned with her boyfriend is not so certain. Elder sister Karin, the first victim of her parents' expectations, tries to cope in today's sexist business environment. Jane, the youngest of the sisters, tries to resist the pressure of her party animal friend to prove herself as someone who she is not. During one fateful night, secrets and feelings that none of them wanted to admit to themselves before are revealed.
To Save a Language
Colorist
Linguist Indrek Park has been working with Native American languages for over ten years. The film sees him recording the language of the Mandan tribe, who live in the prairies of North Dakota, on the banks of the Missouri River. The job involves a lot of responsibility, and he is running out of time – his language guide, the 84-year-old Edwin Benson, is the last native speaker of Mandan.
FRESH BLOOD: With the Best Intentions
Director of Photography
Five fresh short films on the theme "With the best intentions" from even fresher Estonian directors.
New Beginnings
Director of Photography
A mover helps a woman to move in with her boyfriend. For the woman, who is searching her place in life, neither this, the next, nor the one after that will be the last time to move.
FRESH BLOOD: Own and Stranger
Director of Photography
Six fresh short films on the topic "Own and Stranger" from even more fresh Estonian directors.
They Say Tomatoes Love Rock Music
Director of Photography
Aleksander, an old gentleman, maintains a blooming garden surrounding his old house in a sleepy resort town. Karl, his grandson, spends the summer with him and learns about the ways of the nature. Together with autumn rains arrives Aleksander’s daughter Marju, who hopes to inherit the old man’s house, tear it down and put up a guesthouse on the lot instead.
Distance
Director of Photography
On a misty sea drifts a lonely boat. While unseen danger lurks in the fog, the boat's motor is out of order and visibility is as clear as the relationship between the two men sitting in the boat. Do they get out of the mist? Or is it already too late?
Farts of Fury
Director of Photography
Keiser, the lead singer of a former rock group won't put up with approaching old age and decides to call his old band members together. Keiser's ambition is to return to the big stage with his buddies. Despite the initial resistance of other fellows, Keiser will be successful, at least partly so. It is a fast-paced comedy full of humor and consolation, telling the story about people who despite all obstacles strive for their goal.
Justice
Director of Photography
A stranger who wanders to a desolate farm is captured and accused of arson. If the man is guilty, it would be fitting to judge over his life right there. But what if the man is innocent?