Rain Rannu (1980) is an Estonian screenwriter, film director, investor and entrepreneur. He made his directorial debut in 2016 with the feature film “Ameerika suvi” (“Chasing Ponies”), followed by the 2019 film “Ükssarvik” (“Chasing Unicorns”), which humorously explores the Estonian startup scene. He also directed “Beqaa VR” (2018), Estonia’s first virtual reality short film, and has produced numerous projects through his production company Tallifornia which he co-founded with producer Tõnu Hiielaid in 2018. In 2022, he directed the AI-themed “Lapsmasin” (“Child Machine”), and in 2023, “Vaba Raha” (“Free Money”). He is regarded as an innovative creative entrepreneur who bridges technology, business, and film.
Filmography:
Ameerika suvi (2016), Ükssarvik (Chasing Unicorns, PÖFF 2019), Child Machine (Lapsmasin, PÖFF 2022), Vaba raha (Free Money, 2023), Uus raha (New Money, 2025)