About

Homeless Bob Production was founded in 2006 by director Veiko Õunpuu and producer Katrin Kissa. The company grew out of a small group of friends, filmmakers, and actors who came together to make Õunpuu’s debut feature, Autumn Ball (2007). The film went on to win the Orizzonti Award at the Venice Film Festival, marking the beginning of Homeless Bob’s journey in auteur-driven cinema. Bold artistic choices and original storytelling have remained at the heart of the company’s work ever since.

Over the years, Homeless Bob has built a strong international track record through award-winning films and ambitious co-productions. International collaboration has always been central to the company’s vision, and since 2018 Homeless Bob has been actively involved in minority co-productions with partners across Europe. Its acclaimed productions include The Temptation of St. Tony (2009), directed by Veiko Õunpuu, November (2017), directed by Rainer Sarnet, and Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021), directed by Natasha Merkulova and Alexey Chupov, which competed for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Today, Homeless Bob Production is regarded as one of the most distinctive voices in Baltic cinema, bringing together filmmakers who challenge conventions and explore the complexities of the human experience. Its films have premiered and competed at some of the world’s leading film festivals, including Venice, Sundance, Berlinale, Tribeca, and Locarno. The company’s filmography includes Autumn Ball, The Temptation of St. Tony, Free Range, November, The Last Ones, Captain Volkonogov Escaped, and The Invisible Fight — works recognized for their striking visual language, originality, and uncompromising artistic ambition.

Guided by a spirit of curiosity, courage, and creative freedom, Homeless Bob Production develops and produces films that could resonate with audiences across cultures. Its productions demonstrate that cinema can be both playful and profound — capable of challenging perspectives, inspiring dialogue, and discovering beauty in unexpected places.

Selected Filmography

Autumn Ball (2007, dir. Veiko Õunpuu) – Venice Film Festival, Orrizonti Competition, Grand Prix. Produced by Homeless Bob Production (EE), Kuukulgur Film (EE)
The Temptation of St. Tony (2009, dir. Veiko Õunpuu) – Sundance Film Festival, World Cinema Dramatic Competition. Produced by Homeless Bob Production (EE), Bronson Club (FIN), ATMO (SWE)
Free Range (2013, dir. Veiko Õunpuu) – Berlinale, Forum, Produced by Homeless Bob Production (EE)
November (2017, dir. Rainer Sarnet) – Tribeca Film Festival, International Narrative Competition, Best Cinematography Award. Produced by Homeless Bob Production (EE), PRPL (NL), Opus Film (PL)
The Man Who Surprised Everyone (2018, dir. Natasha Merkulova & Alexey Chupov) –Venice Film Festival, Orizzonti Competition. Produced by Pan-Atlantic Studio (RU), Non-Stop Production (RU), Homeless Bob Production (EE), Arizona Production (FR)
Undergods (2020, dir. Chino Moya) – Fantasia International Film Festival. Produced by Z56film (UK), Velvet Films (BE), Homeless Bob Production (EE), Filmgate Films (SWE), Black Dog Films (UK)
Captain Volkonogov Escaped (2021, dir. Natasha Merkulova & Alexey Chupov) – Venice Film Festival, Competition. Produced by Look Film (RU), Place of Power (RU), Homeless Bob Production (EE), KinoVista (FR)
The Invisible Fight (2023, dir. Rainer Sarnet) – Locarno Film Festival, Competition. Produced by Homeless Bob Production (EE), White Picture (LV), Neda Films (GR), Helsinki-Filmi (FI)