Kliment Tihhonov is an Estonian citizen, an enthusiast of extreme hiking, military history, and handcrafts such as embroidery, as well as a person with a creative approach to everything he undertakes. His diverse interests allow him to find unique connections between seemingly unrelated fields, which has played a key role in his creative career.
Kliment's journey into filmmaking began with a pivotal encounter with Vlad Smolyaninov, better known by his pseudonym Heinz Hoffmann. This meeting inspired Kliment to co-found a production company with Vlad. Together, they pooled their efforts to create a team of like-minded individuals. Kliment took on the role of organizer and producer, delving deep into the intricacies of production management and project coordination.
Today, their production company is a close-knit team that Kliment considers not just colleagues but family. His organizational skills and passion for cinema have helped foster strong professional and personal bonds within the team, ensuring a high level of trust and collaboration.
Goals and Ambitions
Kliment and his team aim to prove that Estonia can become a country of cinema, where local filmmakers create films independently, without relying on foreign specialists. Their mission is to develop Estonia's film industry by nurturing local talent and resources, inspiring a new generation of directors, writers, and producers. Kliment believes that Estonian cinema has a unique voice and potential, and his goal is to unlock that potential, creating conditions where Estonians can proudly showcase their work on the global stage.