“Baltic cinema has always been an essential part of PÖFF. In our 30th-anniversary year, we want to give it an even stronger international platform and draw attention not only to our films, but also to the remarkable talent behind them,” says Triin Tramberg, the Artistic Director of PÖFF.
Priit Pärn Brings Estonia’s Beloved Kilplased to PÖFF’s Anniversary Visuals
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival invited acclaimed filmmaker and artist Priit Pärn to create this year’s visual identity—the first in the festival’s history to be designed by a filmmaker.
The visuals bring Estonia’s beloved Kilplased into the world of filmmaking, with the playful characters appearing across the festival’s advertisements, decorations and other visual elements.
Pärn, a legendary figure in Estonian animation, who celebrated his 80th birthday this year, has been depicting the Kilplased since 1974.
Discover PÖFF’s anniversary visuals
Come for the Films, Stay for Tallinn!
The 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is just around the corner – and festival passes are now on sale!
From 6–22 November 2026, Tallinn and Tartu will welcome outstanding films, filmmakers and audiences from around the world. The first programme titles will be revealed in early October, but now is the perfect time to start planning your visit.
Discover exciting cinema and enjoy cosy cafés, restaurants, spas and charming neighbourhoods between screenings. Explore our special offers on festival passes, accommodation and transport to make your PÖFF getaway even easier.
Check out the Open Calls of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event!
The industry strand of PÖFF, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has several submissions open!
Works in Progress welcomes promising feature-film projects currently in production or post-production. Selected projects will be presented to international sales agents, festival programmers, and other industry professionals in Tallinn on 19 November 2026.
The projects will be showcased in three sections:
- Just Film, dedicated to children’s and youth films;
- Baltic Event Works in Progress, presenting projects from the Baltic countries and Finland; and
- International Works in Progress.
For the first time, open calls have been launched for:
- TV Beats Screenings, presenting recently completed drama series, and
- Coming Soon from the Baltics, aimed at series with one or more episodes completed that are seeking additional financing.
Two Discovery Campus programmes are also calling for participants:
- Breaking into the Industry, aimed at aspiring producers, and
- Tallinn Industry Academy, designed for emerging professionals working in film circulation.
Submissions will be open until until September 14, 2026.
Apply for an Internship at Black Nights Film Festival
Ready to join the Wolf Pack? PÖFF30 is looking for interns to gain hands-on experience across 14 departments, with opportunities ranging from design and social media to TV content production.
Step behind the scenes of one of Northern Europe’s largest film festivals, build new skills and help bring its anniversary edition to life.
Applications are open until 7 September.
PÖFF is Looking for Volunteers
Want to experience PÖFF30 from the inside? Join our volunteer team and help bring one of Northern Europe’s largest film festivals to life! Whether you are welcoming international guests, working on the Black Carpet, capturing festival moments or helping behind the scenes, there is a role for every kind of talent.
Come for the films, stay for the people—and become part of the PÖFF family.
Application deadline: 25 September 2026
