To be a filmmaker, you need to control the wildest variables imaginable, such as extreme weather and explosions, while also making a moving work of art with great sensitivity and attention to detail.

In the newest episode of EstoCast, filmmaking duo Tiiu Loigu and William Shockley are showing us how they achieved that in their latest film, Long Shadows, due for theatrical release on September 26th, 2025.

Come along to San Diego, California, where we’ll hear about:

🌅how country music brought William and Tiiu together

🎥the Hollywood veterans and rising stars bringing this tale of tragedy and redemption to viewers

🌵authentically depicting the design and clothing of the American southwest in the 1880s

🐎and much more!

Things mentioned in this episode include:

-Tiki Tāne Pictures: https://tikitane.com/

-Dermot Mulroney: https://www.instagram.com/dermotmulroney/?hl=en

-Jacqueline Bisset: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000302/

-Sarah Cortez: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_cortez.x/

-Blaine Maye: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8687169/

-WorldFest - Houston International Film Festival https://www.worldfest.org

-Award-winning costume designer Paula Rogers: https://www.instagram.com/paularogerscostumes/

-Country music duo Brooks & Dunn: https://www.brooks-dunn.com/

-Kix Brooks’ song “New To This Town”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04C7sxDKvIg

-Grainger Hines: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0385674/

-Tom Brady, partner at Tiki Tāne Pictures: https://tikitane.com/team_members/tom-brady/

-Old Tucson Studios: https://oldtucson.com/

-Jane Eyre (with Michael Fassbender): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IFsdfk3mlk

-Moulin Rouge! directed by Baz Luhrmann: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpgPxjzbkA

-Composer Tommy Fields: https://tommyfieldsmusic.com/

-Tiff Jensen: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5033994/

-Quiver Distribution: https://www.quiverdistribution.com/

-Champ & Pepper: https://www.champandpepper.com/

-Tiiu Loigu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiiuloigu/?hl=en

-William Shockley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamshockley/?

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

Torontos käis hiljuti koolijuhtide ja haridustegelaste delegatsioon Eestist. EstoCasti stuudios jagasid mõtteid kohustuslikust kirjandusest Eesti koolides Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasiumi direktor Indrek Lillemägi (töötanud emakeeleõpetajana 4 aastat), Võru Gümnaasiumi õppejuht Annely Hindrikson (töötanud emakeeleõpetajana 16 aastat) ja Narva Eesti Gümnaasiumi juht Irene Käosaar (erialaks eesti keel teise keelena). Vestlust juhtis esmakordselt Toronto ülikooli eesti keele ja kultuuri lektor Kadri Tüür.

Millest räägiti?

✍🏻 Mida õpilased Eesti koolides peavad lugema ja kui palju on õpetajal vabadust loetavate teoste valikul?

✍🏻 Kuidas toimib koostöö teiste lugemist toetavate asutustega (raamatukogud, kirjandusajakirjad, üritused)?

✍🏻 Miks peab raamatuid lugema ja mis on kirjanduse ning lugemise mõte?

✍🏻 Mida õpilased võiksid lugeda ja mida nad ei peaks lugema?

Saates mainiti:

Oskar Luts “Kevade”: https://rahvaraamat.ee/et/raamatud/ilukirjandus/klassika-ja-eeposed/kevade/1234753?isbn=9789949348459

A.H. Tammsaare “Tõde ja õigus”: https://www.digiraamat.ee/product/Tode-ja-oigus-I-146

Andrus Kivirähk “Leiutajateküla Lotte”: https://rahvaraamat.ee/et/raamatud/lasteraamatud/nooremale-koolieale-vanus-7-9/leiutajatekula-lotte/16675?isbn=9789949139361

Aidi Vallik “Pints ja Tutsik”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15841084-pints-ja-tutsik

Mika Keränen: https://elk.ee/lastekirjandus/kirjanikud/mika-keranen/

Riina Pauklin “Suure Lohe maa. Värava saladus”: https://raamatukodu.ee/suure-lohe-maa-varava-saladus/

Mehis Heinsaar “Härra Pauli kroonikad”: https://www.apollo.ee/harra-pauli-kroonikad.html

Ulmeajakiri “Reaktor”: https://www.ulmeajakiri.ee/?summary

Philip Pullman “Kuldne kompass”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15980352-kuldne-kompass

Stanisław Rem “Solaris”: https://rahvaraamat.ee/et/raamatud/ilukirjandus/ulme/solaris/803879?isbn=9780571311576

Lauri Räpp: https://www.laurirapp.ee/

Loomingu Raamatukogu: https://www.loominguraamatukogu.ee/

Brigitta Davidjants “Plahvatus nätsuputkas ja teisi jutte”: https://www.loominguraamatukogu.ee/10-11-brigitta-davidjants-plahvatus-natsuputkas-ja-teisi-jutte/

Kairi Look “Tantsi tolm põrandast”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223872935-tantsi-tolm-p-randast

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

Kirjanikel ja loovatel inimestel üldse on sageli mõni lemmikkoht, kus uusi ideid genereerida. Tuntud ja tunnustatud eesti kirjaniku ja semiootiku Valdur Mikita jaoks on see paik keset metsa, kus saab rahulikult oma mõtetega olla. Sellest, kuidas loodus inspireerib tema kirjatöid ja paljust muust kuuletegi meie uues saates.

Vestlusest saate teada:

📕Raamatuaasta tähistamisest Eestis

📗Sellest, kus on hea raamatuid lugeda

📘Eestlase identiteedist ja selle seosest looduse ning raamatukultuuriga

📙Valdur Mikita 2015. aasta Kanada reisist

Saates mainiti:

Hasso Krulli dissertatsioon “Kosmiline trikster eesti mütoloogias”: https://www.artun.ee/en/hasso-krull/

“Kukeseene kuulamise kunst,” Valdur Mikita: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36946070-kukeseene-kuulamise-kunst-l-nemeresoome-elutunnet-otsimas

Uku Masing: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uku_Masing

Jaan Kaplinski: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaan_Kaplinski

Oskar Loorits: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oskar_Loorits

“Vaimu arheoloogia,” Jaak Panksepp: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75509956-vaimu-arheoloogia

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

Countermeasure, a Canadian a cappella band that’s performing at Estonian Music Week in Toronto on May 24th, is keen on defying genre, breaking down the sounds of instruments, and plenty of collaboration, which has resulted in some literally breathtaking music!

In this episode of EstoCast, Elora Burns, a member of this 12-piece group, shares:

🎤 the Estonian linguistic experience that played a role in making choral music a huge part of her life

🎤 their upcoming tour in Japan to promote their new album

🎤 the dopamine rush of coding and being gifted software compilers as a kid

🎤 and much more!

Things mentioned in this episode include:

-Countermeasure on Instagram (including info on their BC tour and upcoming album): https://www.instagram.com/countermeasuremusic/?hl=en

- “Takin’ It Home”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZre5Tu7M14

-Evelyn Glennie: https://www.evelyn.co.uk/

-Sing! the Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival: https://singtoronto.com/

-Estonian Foundation of Canada: https://www.estonianfoundation.ca/

- Itzhak Perlman: https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Itzhak_Perlman

-The 26th Estonian Song Celebration (XXVI laulupidu) 06.07.2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ox72IFFxF4

-the Korora choir family: https://kororachoirs.ca/

-Chris Poole explaining some of the tech used by Countermeasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP8EQFJ8BDE

-"Someone" (featuring Rich Brown): https://open.spotify.com/track/0Yyv6XZRI8pTYszG8ztf18

-"Aubade" featuring Pamelia Stickney on theremin: https://open.spotify.com/track/3QZlGuaKSaqAdsinuLEnGk

-The Spider-Man theme song, performed by Countermeasure and Ron Sexsmith: https://open.spotify.com/track/3FDTWrQxv7NAc3YQ1YRuTx

-cellist Kevin Fox: https://aaronjensen.ca/project/kevin-fox/

-more about the popularity of CDs in Japan: https://hifiauditions.wordpress.com/2025/01/18/cds-are-still-popular-in-japan/#:~:text=Despite%20the%20growth%20of%20streaming,made%20up%20only%20about%2020%25.

-Estonian Voices: https://2025.estonianmusicweek.ca/estonian-voices

-find out more about and get tickets for Estonian Music Week this year!: https://2025.estonianmusicweek.ca/

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

Winning an Etnokulp award (a big wooden ladle) was a surprise for flautist and composer Katariina Tirmaste. There she was, happily singing a runo song together with the audience at the Estonian Traditional Music Center in Viljandi… when all of a sudden her name was called out!

Of course, she’s very active as a musician, and in this episode of EstoCast, we hear about the:

🪈 the many projects and collaborations she’s been a part of—including Hypnosis Negative, which connects Canada and Estonia

🪈 the beauty of musical unison and the way phrasing and dynamics guide dancing

🪈 the multinational, spontaneous qualities of folk music

🪈 and much more!

Things mentioned in this episode include:

-Katariina Tirmaste on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vyrq4dBjKK6dtdCXr9b6Z

-the 2024 Etnokulp awards: https://news.err.ee/1609482664/gallery-2024-etnokulp-awards-ladled-out-to-estonia-s-folk-musicians

-the Etnokulp award-winners over the years: https://folk.ee/our-projects/folk-music-awards#:~:text=Folk%20Music%20Awards%20%2D%20ETNOKULP&text=The%20grand%20award%20ceremony%20takes,award%20categories%20and%20their%20nominees.

-DROM Taberna: https://www.dromtaberna.com

-Viljandi Folk Music Festival: https://www.viljandifolk.ee

-Katariina’s album Tule lill tudu on Bandcamp: https://katariinatirmaste.bandcamp.com/album/tule-lill-tudu

-Robert Alan Mackie on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RjB3MWVqK99FTyFaxgltM

-Hypnosis Negative: https://hypnosisnegative.com/

-Viljandi Culture Academy: https://viljandi.ut.ee/en

-Percussionist Juan De La Fuente Alcón: https://www.instagram.com/juandelafuentepercussion/

-more about the album Notas Rotas by Chilean guitarist Tomás del Real: https://justinpetrone.com/2025/01/07/notas-rotas-by-tomas-del-real/

-Katariina and Kärt Pihlap’s duo, Kuula Hetke: https://www.instagram.com/kuulahetke/

-three corners, the album by Hypnosis Negative: https://hypnosisnegative.bandcamp.com/album/three-corners

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

Vahest juhtub nii, et leiame oma tõelise kutsumuse küpses eas. Nii juhtus meie tänase külalisega, Toronto eestlasest kirjaniku Eerik Purjega. Milline on olnud 98-aastase kirjaniku elu ja mida ta arvab kirjandusest ja kirjutamisest, saate teada meie järjekordses Eesti Raamatu Aastale pühendatud episoodis.

Saates kuuleme:

✍🏻 kuidas jõudis luuletajana alustanud Eerik romaanide ja mälestuste kirjutamiseni

✍🏻 milline on tema loomeprotsess

✍🏻 kes on need kirjanikud, kellega elu Eerikut kokku on viinud

✍🏻 millist rolli raamatud, lugemine ja kirjutamine võiksid inimese elus täita

✍🏻 ja palju muud!

Saates mainiti:

Eesti raamatute andmebaas: https://www.ester.ee/search~S1*est

Eeriku kõige uuem raamat: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222540465-leeilne-inimene-mosaiik

“Laste maailm,” “Taluperenaise” ajakirja kaasaanne: https://www.digar.ee/arhiiv/et/perioodika/82182

Mait Metsanurk: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mait_Metsanurk

Nimed Marmortahvlil, Albert Kivikas: https://rahvaraamat.ee/p/nimed-marmortahvlil/666488/en

Isade Maa, August Gailit: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13608436-isade-maa

Teraspoiss, Jüri Parijõgi: https://rahvaraamat.ee/p/teraspoiss/1241729/et?isbn=9789949855193

Hea sadam, August Mälk: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hea_sadam

Peeter Lindsaar: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/19688454.Peeter_Lindsaar

Eerik Laidsaar: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6682380.Eerik_Laidsaar

Arved Viirlaid: https://sisu.ut.ee/ewod/v/viirlaid/

Salme Ekbaum: https://sisu.ut.ee/ewod/e/ekbaum/

Urve Karuks: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urve_Karuks

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

As Gerda Märtens describes the creation of a picture book, text is at the core; but for an illustrator, there’s both expressive freedom and a sense of responsibility, considering how much space there is to work with.

In this episode, she’s sharing more about what goes into the making of a book. Learn about:

🎨 the essential, foundational things we all gain from children’s literature

🎨 how Italy has influenced her work as an illustrator and author in a major way

🎨 Estonia’s role as a guest of honour at this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair

🎨 and much more!

Things mentioned in this episode include:

-the Year of the Estonian Book: https://raamatuaasta.ee/en

-Hädaoru kuningas (King of the Valley of Woes): https://www.apollo.ee/hadaoru-kuningas.html

-La Creazione (The Creation): https://www.amazon.ca/creazione-poster-Dino-Buzzati/dp/8896806046

-Minu Linn (My City): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57756925-minu-linn

-the article in Eesti Elu about Virmalised (The Northern Lights): https://eestielu.ca/kids-corner-virmalised-the-northern-lights-by-gerda-martens/

-a video of Märtens making an illustration for the book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1DstNExi98

-Bologna Children’s Book Fair: https://www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/en/home/878.html

-More about climate anxiety: https://sustainability.yale.edu/explainers/yale-experts-explain-climate-anxiety

-Basel, Switzerland: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-ca/destinations/basel/

-Gerda Märten’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/gerdam/?hl=en

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

2025. aasta on kuulutatud Eesti Raamatu Aastaks - möödub 500 aastat esimese eestikeelse trükise ilmumisest. Sel puhul kutsub EstoCast külla põnevaid inimesi - lihtsalt kirglikke raamatusõpru, aga ka selle valdkonna professionaale Eestist, Kanadast ja mujalt. Meie esimeseks külaliseks on Muhumaalt pärit dr. Kadri Tüür, kirjandusteadlane ja semiootik, kes õpetab alates 2024. aasta sügisest Toronto ülikoolis eesti keelt, kirjandust ja kultuuri. Vestleme Kadriga raamatute ja lugemise olulisusest eile, täna ja homme.

Tänases saates kuuleme sellest:

📕 kuidas raamatud Kadri ellu tulid

📕 mida ta arvab kohustuslikust kirjandusest kooliprogrammis

📕 kuidas inglise keel mõjutab noorte eesti keele oskust ning mida teha, et neid meelitada eestikeelset kirjandust lugema

📕 miks on eestikeelse trükisõna alalhoidmine ja toetamine tähtis

Saates mainiti:

- Raamatuaasta 2025: https://raamatuaasta.ee/et

- Toronto Eesti Täienduskoolide “Eesti Kirjanduse Päev 2025”: https://eestikool.ca/eesti-kirjanduse-paev-2025/

- Eesti Lastekirjanduse Keskus: https://elk.ee/

- VEMU 2. tõlkevõistlus: https://www.vemu.ca/teine-vemu-tolkevoistlus-on-puhendatud-raamatuaastale/

- Muinasjutt “Naeris”: https://www.ester.ee/record=b1275781*est

- “Mees, kes teadis ussisõnu”: https://www.apollo.ee/mees-kes-teadis-ussisonu.html

- “Rehepapp”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6347735-rehepapp-ehk-november

- “Nimed marmortahvlil”: https://rahvaraamat.ee/p/nimed-marmortahvlil/666488/en

- “Sügisball”: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7647947-s-gisball

- luuletaja Triin Paja: https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triin_Paja

- Triinu Laan “John the Skeleton”: https://restlessbooks.org/bookstore/john-the-skeleton

Socials:

➡️ @estonianmusicweek
https://www.facebook.com/EstonianMusicWeek

➡️ https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca

➡️ @eestielu.ca
https://www.facebook.com/eestielu.ca/events

➡️ @vemu.emc
https://www.facebook.com/vemu.ca