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Articles, interviews, news, analysis on the Estonian audiovisual sector.

Country profile: Estonia

Country profile: Estonia

27 December 2020

Baltic-Italian collaboration shines at WEMW and the Trieste Film Festival

Trieste 2025 – WEMW

Baltic-Italian collaboration shines at WEMW and the Trieste Film Festival

The co-production forum held annually in Trieste shines a spotlight on Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania while also celebrating their growing collaboration with Italy  

13 January 2025

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2024

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2024

We delve deep into the six children’s and youth film projects presented in this segment of the Industry@Tallinn forum  

26 November 2024

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2024

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2024

We focus on the four projects from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania that were featured in the 22nd edition of the showcase unspooling alongside Tallinn Black Nights  

26 November 2024

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2024

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2024

We delve deep into five of the international projects that were presented at the Estonian event, representing Europe and South America  

25 November 2024

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event hands out its awards

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event/Awards

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event hands out its awards

The winning projects include The Worker by Eliza Petkova, Late Shift by Stefanos Tsivopoulos and Renovation by Gabrielė Urbonaitė, among others  

25 November 2024

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

At Tallinn, panellists unpack the development and financing of the series Von Fock

Led by former TV Beats head honcho Jevgeni Supin, the joint Estonian-Latvian-German-Italian project has become one of Estonia’s biggest to date  

20 November 2024

Works in Progress to showcase 17 new film projects at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Works in Progress to showcase 17 new film projects at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

From social dramas and road movies to children’s films and thrillers, Tallinn’s Works in Progress section promises a diverse slate of international storytelling  

15 October 2024

The Baltic Event Co-Production Market expands its horizons through diverse stories

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

The Baltic Event Co-Production Market expands its horizons through diverse stories

A total of 14 projects will be eyeing the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award, while films for younger audiences will also be included in this year’s edition  

07 October 2024

The TV Beats Forum champions new projects and organises screenings in the Baltics and beyond

Black Nights 2024 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

The TV Beats Forum champions new projects and organises screenings in the Baltics and beyond

The series-focused industry event at Tallinn Black Nights will feature ten projects in development and is introducing a Screening Day featuring five upcoming series  

01 October 2024

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

Karlovy Vary 2024 - KVIFF Eastern Promises

Is Central and Eastern European cinema following in the Nordics' footsteps?

The region's untapped potential and growth need to be exploited to the fullest but controlled in order to avoid past mistakes, warns European Producers Club managing director Alexandra Lebret  

03 July 2024

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Industry / Market - Croatia/Netherlands/Estonia

The tenth European Genre Forum announces its selection

Eight genre projects have been chosen for the training initiative, which includes three specialised labs hosted at prominent film festivals across the continent  

14 May 2024

MIDPOINT Series Launch and Development Executive Training extend their calls

MIDPOINT 2024

MIDPOINT Series Launch and Development Executive Training extend their calls

The training programme aimed at individuals from Central and Eastern Europe will take place across 2024, hosting sessions in both the Czech Republic and Estonia; the new deadline is 15 January  

10 January 2024

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2023

Black Nights 2023 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2023

We delve deep into the five international projects presented at the Estonian event, representing Europe and South America  

21 November 2023

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event hands out its awards

Black Nights 2023 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event/Awards

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event hands out its awards

The winning projects include The Elf by Hannes Vartiainen and Joonas Berghäll, Mamífera by Liliana Torres, and Southern Chronicles by Ignas Miškinis, among others  

20 November 2023

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2023

Black Nights 2023 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2023

We focus on the nine projects from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania that were featured in the 21st edition of the Works in Progress showcase at Baltic Event  

16 November 2023

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2023

Black Nights 2023 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2023

We delve deep into the five children and youth film projects presented in this segment of the Industry@Tallinn forum  

16 November 2023

MIDPOINT Series Launch 2023 is heading to its Season Finale

MIDPOINT 2023

MIDPOINT Series Launch 2023 is heading to its Season Finale

The drama series project-development programme will have its last workshop followed by pitching and networking sessions during the upcoming Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event  

08 November 2023

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event reveals its Works in Progress projects

Black Nights 2023 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event reveals its Works in Progress projects

A total of 18 films either in production or post-production will be presented in the three sections of the Estonian gathering's Works in Progress sessions on 16 and 17 November  

24 October 2023

Tallinn’s Baltic Event Co-Production Market announces its selection

Black Nights 2023 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Tallinn’s Baltic Event Co-Production Market announces its selection

A total of 15 projects will be showcased at the Estonian festival's industry event, with the Focus Countries for this year being Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia  

11 October 2023

At Animist Tallinn, panellists talk about how animation can help raise awareness of social issues

Animist Tallinn 2023

At Animist Tallinn, panellists talk about how animation can help raise awareness of social issues

During the talk, the speakers also touched upon the intersections between animation, documentary and anthropology  

23 August 2023

At Animist Tallinn, Dave McKean talks creativity, and traces back his career in film and animation

Animist Tallinn 2023

At Animist Tallinn, Dave McKean talks creativity, and traces back his career in film and animation

The British artist showed clips from some of his projects and regaled the audience with a live reading of his audiovisual poem [N]eon  

21 August 2023

European film festivals kick off Launchpad to support emerging film professionals

Industry / Market - Switzerland/Greece/Estonia/Netherlands/Czech Republic

European film festivals kick off Launchpad to support emerging film professionals

Locarno, Thessaloniki, Tallinn, Rotterdam and Karlovy Vary have joined forces to facilitate the integration of professionals working in areas such as sales, marketing and distribution  

13 July 2023

Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research project

Cannes 2023 – Marché du Film

Cannes NEXT welcomes the experts working on the CRESCINE European research project

CANNES 2023: The ambitious three-year initiative, backed by Horizon Europe, aims to empower and transform the film industries of seven small European countries  

25 May 2023

MIDPOINT Series Launch opens its call for projects

MIDPOINT 2023

MIDPOINT Series Launch opens its call for projects

The training programme for professionals from Central and Eastern Europe will take place throughout 2023, with sessions in the Czech Republic and Estonia; the deadline is 8 January  

15 December 2022

“Creativity is buzzing, but we need more time and money,” stress Israeli directors at Tallinn

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

“Creativity is buzzing, but we need more time and money,” stress Israeli directors at Tallinn

The panel saw seven filmmakers sharing the challenges involved in producing and distributing their works in their country  

29 November 2022

Ampere Analysis unveils trends in European co-production models, market shifts for streamers and broadcasters

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Ampere Analysis unveils trends in European co-production models, market shifts for streamers and broadcasters

In her presentation at Industry@Tallinn, analyst Lottie Towler focused on scripted commissions and provided an up-to-date market overview which may help European producers find co-production partners  

29 November 2022

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2022

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Baltic Event Works in Progress 2022

We zoom in on the eight projects from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Finland that were presented at the 20th edition of Baltic Event’s Works in Progress showcase  

25 November 2022

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event hands out its awards

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event/Awards

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event hands out its awards

The winners of Tallinn Black Nights’ industry section include Blindsight by Ruslan Batytskyi and Black Velvet by Liene Linde, among others  

25 November 2022

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2022

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Just Film Works in Progress 2022

We take an in-depth look at the six children and youth film projects introduced in this section of the Industry@Tallinn forum  

24 November 2022

Ampere Analysis' Lottie Towler unveils the latest trends in content production and streaming in a critical year for the global audiovisual industry

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Ampere Analysis' Lottie Towler unveils the latest trends in content production and streaming in a critical year for the global audiovisual industry

The analyst covered a variety of topics, including the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war, the global box office, the new paths taken by VoD giants and the production landscape in the CEE region  

23 November 2022

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2022

Black Nights 2022 – Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

REPORT: Industry@Tallinn Works in Progress 2022

We take a closer look at the six international projects hailing from Europe, Asia and the Americas that have been showcased at the event  

23 November 2022

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event reveals its Works in Progress projects

Black Nights 2022 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event reveals its Works in Progress projects

A total of 20 films in production or post-production will be presented at the three sections of the Estonian gathering's Works in Progress sessions in November  

08 November 2022

MIDPOINT announces its selections for Smash Cut and Shorts

MIDPOINT 2022

MIDPOINT announces its selections for Smash Cut and Shorts

A total of five short films and three short-format series have been selected to take part in the institute’s programmes  

07 November 2022

Tallinn’s Baltic Event Co-Production Market announces its selection

Black Nights 2022 - Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event

Tallinn’s Baltic Event Co-Production Market announces its selection

A total of 11 projects will be showcased at the Estonian festival's industry event, most of them by acclaimed directors such as Veiko Õunpuu and Marysia Nikitiuk  

20 October 2022

MIDPOINT Smash Cut extends its call for entries

MIDPOINT 2022

MIDPOINT Smash Cut extends its call for entries

The programme focused on short-form series production has extended its deadline for applications until 20 September  

09 September 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Série Series 2022

National film agencies from Estonia, Ireland, Spain and the Nordics launch the European Writers’ Club initiative

Backed by the EU and launched at this year’s Série Series, the effort aims to increase collaboration on high-end series projects across the continent  

07 July 2022

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