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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.
DESCRIPTION:BACK HOME AND LIVE!  Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA January 14-15\, 21-22\, 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe incredible influence of moving images is undeniable – the screen introduces us\, shapes us\, dresses us\, fires our imaginations\, changes our language\, speaks volumes without language\, projects the unspoken language of the heart – of love\, of hate as it tells our stories. Films are a marker of both individual and national identity and at the same time a reminder of our common humanity. \n\n\n\nEstonian film and Oscar contender KALEV is among the films being shown. Bring some friends and make an event of it!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKALEV (Ove Musting\, Estonia – 1 hr 31 minutes)  \n\n\n\nInspired by a true story. It’s the summer of 1990. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse and the small Baltic nations struggle to regain their independence. Society is divided\, there is fear and turmoil on the streets\, just as the Soviet Union’s basketball championship is about to begin. The Estonian team Kalev faces a momentous decision. With independence seemingly within arm’s reach\, a rising tide of public opinion opposes the Estonian team’s participation in the USSR championship. \n\n\n\n\n Purchase tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the KALEV trailer here\n\n\n\n\nNordic films and “Top films from the top of Europe” are an important component in European and world cinema\, and have given us an incredible legacy of film making. The oldest continuously operating film studio in the world is in Scandinavia! The films of Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway\, and Sweden comprise about 10% of all of European film. The films of Baltic countries were often inspired by their Nordic neighbors. The result is a creative output of wonderful films that deserve to be shared and celebrated in Hollywood – the film capital of the world! \n\n\n\nScandinavian Film Festival L.A. was founded for the purpose “cinema cultural exchange” and the sharing of an important\, significant body of work with the Los Angeles film audience – industry professionals\, film lovers\, those who love subtitles and the flavor of language\, those reading subtitles for the first time\, and those who don’t have to read the subtitles at all. In creating an annual residency for Nordic film in Southern California we offer an opportunity for all to see the representative “best” of Nordic film making in any given year. The Northern “lights\, camera\, action” of our program includes films submitted for “Oscar” competition. For those in that race we offer further “buzz” – further publicity\, further exposure. The program also includes additional current feature films\, shorts\, and an occasional documentary. Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. brings people together for the shared experience of the film\, and leads to networking\, discussion\, inspiration\, business\, and pleasure. \n\n\n\nParent organization of SFFLA is the American Scandinavian Foundation of Los Angeles.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/scandinavian-film-festival-l-a/
LOCATION:https://www.writersguildtheater.com/\, 135 South Doheny Drive\, Beverly Hills\, California\, 90211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Estonian Students Fund scholarship application period opens for Estonian-American students
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Students Fund supports students of Estonian heritage studying full-time at a college or university by awarding scholarships to promising candidates\, who demonstrate academic excellence\, community activity and leadership\, and participation in and commitment to Estonian society. We are making preparations for the 2022 application cycle and look forward to receiving applications from new and returning students! \n\n\n\nJan 15 – Feb 14   ESF accepting applications from USA-based Estonian students ONLY \n\n\n\n         (i.e. students graduated from or are completing their final year of high school in the USA) \n\n\n\nFeb 15    ESF begins accepting applications from Estonian students elsewhere in the world \n\n\n\nApplication portal is open until 200 applications are received or March 15th\, whichever comes first. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, the application portal closed early due to an overwhelming response from around the globe. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to: \n\n\n\n          1. go to the ESF website now \n\n\n\n          2. review the instructions ASAP and plan accordingly \n\n\n\n          3. apply early \n\n\n\nESF website: https://esfusa.org \n\n\n\nOfficial application (in Estonian):  https://esfusa.org/eng/forms/1 \n\n\n\nEnglish translation of the application: https://esfusa.org/files/EnglishPDFTraditional.pdf \n\n\n\nEnglish translation of the instructions: https://esfusa.org/eng/guides/guide/1_eng \n\n\n\nFor assistance in filling out the application\, technical help or questions: toetusfond@esfusa.org \n\n\n\nYou will be directed to our help desk for USA-based applicants. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Opportunity for a weeklong Estonian cultural immersion experience in August \n\n\n\n            ESF provides a stipend for Estonians in the USA aged 18-35  \n\n\n\n                        to attend Metsaülikool in Ontario\, Canada. \n\n\n\n           
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-students-fund-scholarship-application-period-opens-for-estonian-american-students/
LOCATION:California
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Foundation for Estonian Arts & Letters \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin fellow book-lovers to discuss author Andrus Kivirähk’s book Mees\, kes tundis ussisõnu (The Man Who Spoke Snakish).  \n\n\n\nParticipants will first meet in small groups at 11 a.m. Eastern to discuss the book amongst themselves (English and Estonian ; specify if you would like to be paired in a group with a friend). Meet author Andrus Kivirähk (virtual panel) at 12 noon Eastern; discussion will be moderated by Anu Tonts of Vanemuine theater. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is January 28\, 6 pm Eastern.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nThe book is available for purchase in Estonian or English via Rahva Raamat or Amazon.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-book-club-gathering/
LOCATION:Raamatuklubi  / Virtual Book Club
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:Estonian Parliamentary Elections - Candidate Debates
DESCRIPTION:Parliamentary elections are held in Estonia on 5 March 2023. The right to vote abroad applies to Estonian citizens living abroad permanently and to voters who are temporarily staying abroad and are included in the list of voters. (For more information about how and where to vote\, click here.) \n\n\n\nOn January 29 hear from candidates at this hybrid event advertised by organizers as a debate between `candidates representing Estonia´s largest political parties.´  \n\n\n\nThis event has passed\, but the video can be seen here:https://www.youtube.com/live/BYHIiqgKtL0?feature=share \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n29-01-2023\n\n\n\nCurrently\, the following parties (presented in alphabetical order) will be represented at the debate by the following candidates:  \n\n\n\nEesti 200 (Estonia 200): Kalev Stoicescu \n\n\n\nIsamaa (Fatherland Party): Urmas Reinsalu \n\n\n\nKeskerakond (Estonian Centre Party):  Eva-Maria Liimets \n\n\n\nParempoolsed (Right Party):  Lavly Perling \n\n\n\nReformierakond (Estonian Reform Party): Eerik-Niiles Kross \n\n\n\nSotsiaal Demokraatlik Erakond (Social Democratic Party): Silver Tambur \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nNote from the organizers: \n\n\n\nAll parties who have registered a full slate of candidates have been invited.\n\n\n\nSubmit your questions in Estonian or English now and/or during Sunday’s debate\, using the link below.\n\n\n\n\nThe moderators for this debate will be: \n\n\n\nMartin Ehala (of the Estonian news daily Postimees; Opinions section)  \n\n\n\nReet Marten Sehr (member of Estonian Central Council in Canada\, delegate to the Estonian World Council)   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoin the livestream\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit a question\n\n\n\n\nParticipate in person: \n\n\n\nTartu College\, 310 Bloor Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario  Canada
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-parliamentary-elections-candidate-debates/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Virtual gathering
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