Harmo Kallaste

My journey in sound postproduction began in 1997 with the film Georgica, directed by Sulev Keedus. Since then, I’ve worked as a sound designer, sound editor, or re-recording mixer on numerous award-winning local and international productions.

From mono and up to full length feature film in 7.1 or Dolby Atmos – it’s all doable.

While my main focus over the past decade has been TV and film postproduction, I occasionally dive into music mixing and recording when the right project comes along.

Music

My musical journey began in 1987 with the band Krimbel, followed by Linnu Tee in 1989. Throughout the ’90s and 2000s, I toured with several well-known Estonian acts such as House of Games, Blacky, Koit Toome, Compromise Blue, and Terminaator. I’ve contributed to numerous live and studio projects as a keyboard player and multi-instrumentalist, and I’ve also worked behind the scenes as an engineer, producer, and mixer on several local chart hits. One of my most recognized songwriting credits is Keelatud maa (“Forbidden Land”), performed by Maarja, which secured 8th place for Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin in 1997. There’s a lot to look back on — and hopefully still more to come. I’ve composed music for commercials, television, and film.

Whether it’s a mono voiceover or a symphony orchestra in Dolby Atmos – it’s all doable.

I hold both a BA (Hons) and MA (Hons) in Composition and Music Technology / Recording Arts from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.

Since 2017, I’ve been working as a lecturer in sound at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School, part of Tallinn University.

I try to bring both practical experience and creative thinking into the classroom — aiming to share not just techniques, but also the joy of making sound come alive.