Mati Talvik
Mati Talvik was an Estonian television journalist.
Talvik was born and raised in Tallinn. He was the son of lawyer Edgar Talvik. His uncle was singer and journalist Kalmer Tennosaar.
From 1967 until 1970, he studied at Tartu State University in journalism speciality. In 1981 he graduated from Leningrad Higher Party School.
Since 1968 he worked at Eesti Televisioon. He created, edited and directed many popular television programs and series, including Käokava, Eesti aja lood and Ajavaod.
Awards:
- 1980: Jaan Anvelt prize
- 1982: Meritorious journalist of the Estonian SSR
- 1985: Valdo Pant prize
- 2006: Order of the White Star, IV class.
- 2008: Estonian Broadcasting Union Golden Microphone Award
Filmography
Director of the documental films:Vilma Piimamehed Põlvast Linn põlevatel kividel Moonsundi sügis- ''Balti loorberid''