Estonian scenery
Estonian Shoreline
Whatever your theme, Estonia has the site for any production that requires scenic beauty. Unless your screenwriter needs the entire ocean for a setting, the country can perfectly accommodate your next blockbuster or film noir masterpiece.When Russian tsar Peter the Great decided to invade a country to gain access to Europe, Estonia was his first choice of land routes. To gain that access, he embarked upon the grisly carnage now known as the Great Northern War, albeit there was nothing “great” about that 21-year bloodbath–at least as far as Estonians were concerned. If “massacre” needed an example, you would need to look no further than the activities of Peter’s armies. Far from a modest man, Peter ordered his underlings–and that was everybody else–to refer to him as the “most excellent and great sovereign prince.” While the accuracy of the title he chose for himself still sparks debates, it is true that Peter’s quest to own the Estonian seaboard–or the “Window to Europe,” as he famously put it—made perfect sense to him at the time. It might still make sense had this Russian emperor been immortal (and at 6’ 8”, he doubtless saw himself as larger than life), but he died like an ordinary human in 1725. In addition to the invaders who died, Estonian shores are today accessible to nearly everyone, including 21st century filmmakers. Although a “Braveheart” sequel or “Ivanhoe” remake would benefit from the scenery, the undeniable charm of the Estonian coastline should astonish location scouts for any movie, regardless of genre. Romantic or grisly, knee-slapping or terrifying, you can bring your production to Estonia. We’ll triple its emotional value, or you’ll get your money back. In fact, you’ll get it back in any case, up to 30%, through a generous cash rebate.
