Ülo (b. 1976) is an internationally renowned filmmaker, producer and film scholar. He studied animation at the Turku Arts Academy in Finland and since 1996 has directed several award-winning animation films. He has published articles on film and written fiction books for children and adults. Ülo is the author of Animasophy. Theoretical Writings on the Animated Film (2010). For 10 years he was the associate professor of the Animation Department at the Estonian Academy of Arts supporting new talents in the Estonian animation scene. Currently he is completing his PhD studies at the Estonian Academy of Arts and working as a manager and producer for documentary and animation films in Silmviburlane.
Estonia