Manfred Vainokivi

Manfred Vainokivi

Born 10 January 1964 in Tallinn, Harju District, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Harju County, Estonia]

Manfred Vainokivi (born January 10, 1964) is a documentary filmmaker with a unique signature. In 10 years, he has made both experimental as well as more traditional documentaries. His films have screened in competition at Leipzig DoK and IDFA, and earned best documentary titles at home in Estonia.

Director

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2016
Family Lies Director
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2020
Mephistopheles Director
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2012
Baskin Director
10 000 Steps to Smoking Area
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2025
10 000 Steps to Smoking Area Director

Cinematographer

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2009
Disco and Atomic War Director of Photography
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2018
Rodeo Director of Photography
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2016
Family Lies Director of Photography
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2005
Mat the Cat Director of Photography

Writer

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2020
Mephistopheles Screenplay
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2012
Baskin Writer
10 000 Steps to Smoking Area
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2025
10 000 Steps to Smoking Area Writer
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2023
Spit in My Face Writer

Producer

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2017
The End of the Chain Co-Producer
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2005
Mat the Cat Producer
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2023
Stairway to Heaven Producer
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2021
On the Water Producer

Art

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2016
Family Lies Production Design
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2005
Mat the Cat Production Design
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2023
Stairway to Heaven Set Decoration, Assistant Production Design
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2021
Estonian Funeral Production Design

Actor

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2023
Spit in My Face Self
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2021
The Best of Salieri

Crew

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2010
Nagu kärbeste sumin Cinematography
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2010
Kalevite kanged pojad Cinematography

Editor

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2023
Gori the Caricaturist Color Grading