Rein Maran (born 13 September 1931, in Tartu) is an Estonian cinematographer, director, and professor, most notable for teaching at Tallinn University.
He is part the Estonian Filmmakers Union, and was its chairman from 1989 to 1993.
Since 1996, he teaches at Tallinn University, as part of the culture faculty of film and video training.
He has created a series of films about nature, which is also reflected in folk traditions.
Maran has also worked with other directors, movies, and documentaries.