Directing

Jaan Tootsen

Born October 14, 1975 Tallinn, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia] 9 credits available

Biography

Jaan Tootsen (born October 14, 1975) is an Estonian film director, screenwriter and film producer.

Tootsen's father is journalist, writer and politician Toivo Tootsen. Since 2000 he has worked at Estonian National Broadcasting. He has been a long-time editor of radio program "Ööülikool". From 2012 to 2016 he was the cultural advisor for the Estonian president at the time Toomas Hendrik Ilves.

Jaan Tootsen is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 9 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Rebel with a Bow Tie (2025), Disco and Atomic War (2009), Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being (2020), Artists of Survival (2024), Wild South (2024), Every Sound a Jewel (2018), The New World (2011), Vello Salo. Everyday Mysticism (2018).

The recorded credits span 2009 to 2025, including 9 movies and 0 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.