Heiki Ernits

Born: 1953-03-24

Birthplace: Tallinn, Harju County, Estonian SSR, USSR [now Estonia]

Biography

Heiki Ernits (born March 24, 1953) is an Estonian animator, illustrator, and film director. He graduated from the Tallinn Pedagogical Institute as a teacher of arts and crafts. He has created 19 animated films and illustrated over 30 children's books. He has received 6 Nukits Awards.

Known For

Tyll the Giant
Legends of Tallinn
Hell
Lotte and the Lost Dragons
Pillar
Lotte and the Moonstone Secret
Departure
Lotte from Gadgetville
Ramses's Tricks
Is It Still Greasy?

Top Movie Credits

Tyll the Giant Art Direction
Legends of Tallinn Writer
Hell Art Direction
Lotte and the Lost Dragons Director
Pillar Director
Lotte and the Moonstone Secret Writer
Departure Director
Lotte from Gadgetville Background Designer
Ramses's Tricks Writer
Is It Still Greasy? Art Direction