The forthcoming focus programme at PÖFF will include a representative selection of the most recent Catalan cinema, as well as restored masterpieces of Catalan cinema history. At the festival's industry arm, Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event, aspiring Catalan filmmakers can broaden their horizons and network with professionals from the Baltic region and other territories represented at the festival.
Read more about Catalan focus programme
Estonian-Ukrainian Series My Dear Mother Joins Berlinale Series Market Selects Program
The Estonian-Ukrainian Nordic-noir psychological thriller My Dear Mother has been selected for the Berlinale Series Market Selects program at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, marking a significant milestone as the first Estonian TV series to receive such high-level international recognition.
Raol Suvi (writer), Doris Tääker (director), Jevgeni Supin (Producer) and Toomas Ili (executive producer) will be at the Berlinale ready to talk about the series.
Estonia/Ukraine
Creators: Raoul Suvi, Toomas Ili, Tiina Lokk
Director: Doris Tääker with Doris Tislar, Elina Reinold, Indrek Ojari
Production company: Zolba Productions
Broadcaster: Elisa Estonia
World Sales: Film.UA Distribution
Screening at Berlinale on Monday,
Feb 17, 2025 | CinemaxX 4 | 3.15pm
Discover more about the series
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Seeking Film Partners in Estonia?
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In recent years, Estonia has become a popular destination for international film and television productions. To support filmmakers in finding collaboration partners in Estonia, the Black Nights Film Festival and Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event have launched Creative Gate – a platform designed to connect filmmakers with Estonia's vibrant film industry.
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In addition to its visual appeal, Estonia offers significant financial advantages. Production costs are competitive compared to many European countries, and filmmakers can benefit from experienced local crews and affordable equipment rentals.
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PÖFF Received
The Volunteer Engager of the Year Award
Estonian President Alar Karis announced the Civil Society Doers of the Year. The Black Nights Film Festival received the "Volunteer Engager of the Year" award, which recognizes those who have stood out for their consistent and professional work with volunteers.
"Volunteers are the heart of the Black Nights Film Festival; without them, the festival could not occur. PÖFF volunteers are affectionately called 'wolves,' as it is the PÖFF wolves who create a warm atmosphere and ensure that everything runs smoothly. In 2024, there were about 450 volunteers, divided into 21 different task groups. Volunteer work and well-being are systematically and professionally organized at the festival, allowing volunteers to do something that makes their eyes sparkle. Many PÖFF wolves have participated as volunteers for several consecutive years because it is such a great experience," stated the Network of Estonian Civil Society, which organizes the recognition in cooperation with the President's Office.
Read more about engaging PÖFFs volunteers
European Genre Forum 2025 Submissions Are Open!
The European Genre Forum (EGF), a six-month training cycle for emerging European genre filmmakers, has opened a call for submissions for 2025. In three talent labs between July and November, the EGF gives fantastic film projects a boost artistically, businesswise and in understanding its audience potential.
The European Genre Forum provides comprehensive cross-sector and film life cycle training for professionals working in European genre and fantastic film. It is aimed at European first or second feature film directors and their teams developing a genre film project.
The European Genre Forum is a collaboration between the Imagine Fantastic Film Festival in Amsterdam, Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival, and the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn. Now in its 11th year, it has 72 genre film projects under its belt.
