Livia Ulman, a Finnish screenwriter of remarkable talent, was born on January 18, 1982, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would shape her future in the world of cinema. As she embarked on her academic path, Ulman's thirst for knowledge led her to the Faculty of Philology at Tallinn University, where she successfully completed her studies, laying the groundwork for a future in writing. In addition to her formal education, Ulman's passion for storytelling was further nurtured through her participation in various workshops, including John Bernstein's workshop, a renowned platform for honing the skills of aspiring screenwriters.
Ulman's extensive portfolio showcases a remarkable array of writing credits, boasting an impressive list of television series scripts, such as the Estonian ETV's "Ohtlik lend", TV3's "Kodu/Elu keset linna", "Kättemaksukontor", and "Keeris", as well as YLE's "Myyrä", to name a few notable examples.
In addition to her television work, Ulman's expertise also extends to the realm of feature films, with a notable body of work including the critically acclaimed titles "Teesklejad" (also known as "Delusion"),"Roosa kampsun" (often referred to as "Pink Cardigan"),and "Hytti nro 6" (also known as "Compartment No. 6"),among many other outstanding productions.
Ulman's creative partnership with co-screenwriter Andris Feldmanis has yielded a string of critically acclaimed cinematic endeavors. Their most notable collaboration to date is the highly anticipated film "Compartment No. 6", a multinational production brought to life by the visionary direction of Juho Kuosmanen. This Finnish-Estonian-Russian-German co-production boasts a script penned by Ulman and Feldmanis, which premiered at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival in 2021 to widespread critical acclaim.
