Leana Jalukse | Screenwriter & Script Consultant

Screenwriter • Consultant • Producer

Crafting Stories that Resonate

From the award-winning feature Mother to the international series Von Fock.

Leana Jalukse

About Me

I am an Estonian screenwriter, script consultant, and development producer. My debut feature, MOTHER (2016), premiered internationally at Tribeca, won Best Feature at Kitzbühel, and was Estonia’s national submission for the Oscars.

My subsequent features include Fire Lily (2018) and Deserted (2021), the latter winning Best Feature at the Estonian Film and TV Awards. Recently, I wrote and co-directed the documentary Kelly – Someone Else’s Dream (2024), which premiered at Hot Docs.

Currently, I focus primarily on drama series, including the Estonia–Latvia–Italy co-production VON FOCK (2025). Alongside writing, I am a founding board member of the Estonian Screenwriters’ Guild and teach screenwriting at the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School.

Selected Filmography

Feature Films, Documentaries & Series

Von Fock Poster
Drama Series

Von Fock (2025)

Writer. Estonia–Latvia–Italy co-production. Represented by ZDF Studios.

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Kelly – Someone Else’s Dream Poster
Documentary

Kelly – Someone Else’s Dream

Writer-Director. World Premiere at Hot Docs 2024. Top 10 Audience Ranking.

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Mother Poster
Feature Film

Mother (2016)

Writer. Tribeca Film Festival Premiere. Estonia’s Oscar Submission.

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Deserted Poster
Feature Film

Deserted (2021)

Co-writer. Winner Best Feature at Estonian Film & TV Awards.

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Fire Lily Poster
Feature Film

Fire Lily (2018)

Writer. Premiered at IFF Mannheim-Heidelberg.

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Kids of the Night Poster
Feature Film

Kids of the Night

Script Doctor. Winner Best Screenplay, Estonian Film & TV Awards.

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Workshops & Consultancy

I design and deliver workshops for writers, filmmakers, and creative professionals, combining practical craft with real-world industry insights.

All programmes are adaptable to the needs of the organiser or group and can be delivered in Estonian or English, onsite or online.

See the Whole Range

Feature Film Screenplay

A full-day intensive masterclass exploring the craft and structure of feature screenwriting. Blends theory with practical exercises.

Drama Series Development

A deep dive into addictive series. Covers concept creation, story engines, pilot structure, and pitching.

Development Workshops

Long-form (4 month) programmes for Features or Series. From idea to polished draft/pitch deck with continuous feedback.

Consultancy & Mentoring

Written notes on scripts and pitch decks, or tailored one-on-one sessions for career strategy and project development.

Current Development Slate

Series

Breaking the Ice

Co-written with Joachim Friedmann
Zolba Productions

Shortlisted for the C21 Drama Series Script Competition 2023. Supported by the Estonian Film Institute and Creative Europe MEDIA.

Series

The Code of Thule

Co-created with Uwe Lützen, Rein Pakk, Peep Ehasalu
Zolba Productions

Named Best Estonian Project at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2024. Supported by the Estonian Film Institute.

Series

Mirdja

Co-created with Maria Ruotsala
Inland Film Company (Finland)

Currently in development with script development support from the Finnish Film Foundation.

Series

Behind the Iron Curtain

Co-created with Helen Lõhmus
Oree Films

Awarded Most Promising Project at the TV Beats Co-Financing Market 2023.

Series

Angelmaker

With Cristina Groșan & Loïc Barrère
Tangaj Production (Romania)

Selected for the international Pop Up Series Incubator 2025.

Let's Tell a Story

Available for screenwriting commissions, script consultancy, and workshops.

leana@leanajalukse.com

© 2026 Leana Jalukse. All rights reserved.

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