ScreenME Podcast

Join Ulrike Rohn in an engaging conversation with Henrik Roonemaa on this podcast episode. Henrik Roonemaa is the co-founder and former CEO of Geenius Meedia  that  originated as an online tech news portal and grew into a flourishing media house, now owned by Estonia's Ekspress Grupp.

 In this episode, Henrik Roonemaa reflects on his trajectory, starting as a journalism student at the University of Tartu in Estonia and eventually becoming a successful journalist and startup entrepreneur. Key highlights include the pivotal moments leading to the launch of his own business, the delicate balance between journalistic passion and business responsibility, the significance of finding one's area of passion, and the crucial role of journalists in society.

Henrik also delves into the importance of the partnerships with his co-founders, and the unique aspects of launching and running a journalistic business in a small market like Estonia, and the evolution of journalistic education over time. In this episode, you can gain insights into Henrik’s perspectives on current areas of potential journalistic endeavors and hear his advice for the next generation of journalists and entrepreneurs. 

https://geeniusmeedia.ee
https://www.egrupp.ee

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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In this episode, our host Ulrike Rohn has an insightful conversation with Tobias Frühmorgen. They delved into the world of filmmaking and teaching film students, as Tobias shared his expertise on the evolving landscape of the film industry and his teaching experience.

From the challenges of green film production to the increasing demands on filmmakers in today's dynamic environment, they explored the current and future hurdles facing the world of filmmaking. Tobias Frühmorgen shed light on the essential skills filmmakers need, the growing pressures they face, and the crucial role of team building in navigating the industry's complexities.

At the core of the conversation was Tobias' approach to teaching an entrepreneurial mindset to his film students. In this episode, you can hear what it truly means to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, the initial reservations students might have, and how Tobias guides them to overcome these doubts, emphasizing the role of failure in the learning process.

In this episode, Tobias Frühmorgen shares his insights on making students pitch their film ideas, showcasing the entrepreneurial assets that contribute to meaningful filmmaking. He explains how an entrepreneurial mindset not only addresses the demands and challenges of the industry but also integrates filmmaking into the broader context of society, creating valuable contributions for the world.

Emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurial mindset, Tobias shares his belief that regardless of your role in filmmaking, being sure and clear about your work, coupled with self-confidence, is key. The episode also explores the need for new pedagogical models in universities and schools, placing students at the center of attention and preparing them for the multifaceted demands of the filmmaking landscape.

Tobias Frühmorgen 

Tobias Frümorgen teaches Creative Production, European Film Heritage, and project and thesis supervision at Lusófona University Lisbon (PT) for the European Master Program KinoEyes (PT_UK_EE_IRL) as well as the Master Film Studies and Cinema Bachelors. Tobias also works in exchange programs like Looking China (PT_CN) as well as research programs like Filmterm (EE_FI_DE_PT), future.film.education (DE_HU_PT), C-Accelerate (FI_PT_BEL_EE), Cyanotypes (DK_PT_IRL_AUT_NL_CZ_DE), and FilmEU Research-Innovation-Transfer (EU). Since 2020 he is also part of the curriculum, pedagogy and artistic research development of FilmEU as well as project supervisor for a yearly pilot and coordinator for a joint research project (PT_BE_IRL_EE) on Artificial Intelligence and GTP-3. Since 2021, he has been researching his artistic based PhD at the Filmuniversity Babelsberg (DE). He also works as a story analyst for screenplays and is a certified Green Consultant. More information: https://tobiasfruehmorgen.de/en/about/ 

The mentioned projects that connect Tobias Frühmorgen and the host Ulrike Rohn who works at Tallinn University are: 

Crescine (www.crescine.eu)

C-Accelerate (https://www.c-accelerate.eu/)

FilmEU plus (https://www.filmeu.eu/news-and-events/news/filmeu-is-a-plus) 

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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Welcome to the latest episode of our ScreenMe podcast, where we embark on an enlightening journey into the realm of social entrepreneurship. Join us as we explore this dynamic field with the guidance of Katri-Liis Lepik from Tallinn University, who shares her profound insights in an engaging conversation with our host Ulrike Rohn.

Social entrepreneurship isn't just a passing trend; it's a powerful global movement that's reshaping the way businesses operate. Katri-Liis explains why it's becoming increasingly essential for corporations to integrate social enterprises into their business models to thrive in the future.

Katri-Liis Lepik, PhD is Associate Professor at Tallinn University, Estonia. She is head of the global Master’s programme of Social Entrepreneurship and a mentor in the online Social Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. Katri-Liis is the Chair of the international COST network “Multi-disciplinary innovation for social change” covering 38 countries. Her research interests focus on social entrepreneurship, public sector and social innovation. She is a board member of an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to the employment of young ex-offenders by providing environmental maintenance services in the UK using Social Impact Bonds. Katri-Liis is an editor of the book “Social Innovation in Higher Education. Landscape, Practices and Opportunities” and an author of numerous reports related to social enterprises and social economy for the European and national institutions.

Don't miss out on this enlightening episode! Tune in to uncover how social entrepreneurship is revolutionizing the business landscape and what it signifies for the future of corporations. 

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Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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Welcome to the second season of the ScreenMe podcast, where we're all about embracing challenges and transforming them into opportunities. Join us as we unravel the secrets of those visionary individuals who can spot potential in situations that others may find daunting.

To kick off this new season, we have a very special guest with us: Britta M. Gossel who is Professor of Social Business Management at the University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde in Germany. In a captivating conversation with our podcast host, Professor Ulrike Rohn, they delved deep into the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship.

Sustainable entrepreneurship is a mindset that empowers people to uncover hidden opportunities even in the face of adversity. It's the unwavering belief that something innovative and transformative can emerge from even the most challenging circumstances. This is the essence of entrepreneurial thinking, and sustainable entrepreneurship, in particular, is a beacon of hope during times of crisis.

Britta M. Gossel is Professor of Social Business Management at the University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education in the context of media and sustainability with a strong focus on conceptualizing entrepreneurial processes through a communication theory lens. She is convinced, that sustainable entrepreneurs are the changemakers of today to create a sustainable future.

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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We had the delightful opportunity to engage in a conversation with Sean Branagan, who is a serial entrepreneur and the director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University's Newhouse School in New York.

For this episode, Ulrike Rohn is joined by Patience Gombe, an MA student of Screen Media Innovation at the Baltic Film, Media, and Arts School. Together, they discuss teaching entrepreneurship to students in the creative fields. Throughout the discussion, they explored the reasons behind incorporating entrepreneurship education in creative curricula and examined effective strategies for imparting entrepreneurial knowledge to aspiring creative professionals.

• Why and how should entrepreneurship be taught to film, media and creative students? 
• If one is not interested in starting a business, why should they learn about entrepreneurship? 
• How do different ways of teaching entrepreneurship affect one's approach to it? 

Sean Branagan is a serial entrepreneur, interactive marketer, educator, investor, and evangelist for innovation and startups. He is inaugural Director of the Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University's SI Newhouse School of Public Communications, Chief Instigator of Media-Nxt.org, Creator of Student Startup Madness (at SXSW), a national collegiate startup tournament, and Chairman of Scrappy Capital, LLC, a seed fund for rising tech cities. He sold a dot-com company to a public company in 1999, was founder and president of a technology marketing firm, and started other ventures. He holds board and advisory board positions with several early-stage tech companies, and serves on a number of charitable boards.

This episode is co-hosted by Patience Gombe, student in the MA study program Screen Media and Innovation 

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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In our latest episode, we explore the rapidly evolving realm of virtual reality, inspired by Apple's recent introduction of their Vision Pro headsets.

Joining us as a podcast guest is Rein Zobel, the visionary behind Maru VR. With an impressive six-year tenure in the industry, Rein believes that the fast-paced nature of virtual reality equates to half a century in any other field.

Rein's journey began after completing his studies when he founded a video production company. Over time, this venture transformed into a game development enterprise, and they are currently engrossed in creating a virtual reality game called "Bootstrap Island." This immersive experience offers a Crusoe-esque adventure, challenging players to survive a night on a deserted island.

Tune in to our episode as Rein shares his remarkable insights into the VR world. Discover how he navigates the ever-changing landscape of technology and gain valuable perspectives on the entrepreneurial aspects of this exciting industry.

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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Our first guest, Dagmar Mäe, is a former BFM student, as well as a very successful entrepreneur, who co-founded Votemo - an audience engagement tool for events.  Votemo has helped many large events, including some of the large film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) here in Estonia. 

It was a joy to hear her story and her take on entrepreneurship! 

Hosted by Ulrike Rohn and Annabel Parts, edited by Tanel Kadalipp. 

Host: Ulrike Rohn

Sound: Tanel Kadalipp (episode 1-14), Sangam Panta (episode 15 -


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