Private company

Estonian Culture Film

Film production company based in Estonia

The Estonian Culture Film (Estonian: Eesti Kultuurfilm) was a state-subsidized movie studio established in Estonia in 1931 by the Ministry of Culture. During the first years of existence, the studio mostly distributed films. The foundation for the professional Estonian film industry was created by training filmmakers in Germany, where the professional production equipment for the studio was also purchased.² It ceased to exist in 1941.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1931Founded¹

Industryfilm industry¹
HeadquartersTallinn¹

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Konstatin Marska — Photo: Anonymous Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons³

The Estonian Culture Film (Estonian: Eesti Kultuurfilm) was a state-subsidized movie studio established in Estonia in 1931 by the Ministry of Culture. During the first years of existence, the studio mostly distributed films.²

Timeline

1941Dissolved Dissolved¹
1931Founded Founded¹

Links

WikipediaEstonian Culture Film
WikidataQ5401546

Sources

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WikidataEstonian Culture Film on Wikidata
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WikipediaEstonian Culture Film on Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsEstonian Culture Film photo by Anonymous Unknown author, Public domain