FESTIVALS: Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy FF 2023 Announces Winners
HAAPSALU: The Dutch production Shut directed by Niels Bourgonje received the Silver Méliès for Best Film in the Méliès Short Film Competition of the 18th Haapsalu Horror and Fantasy Film…
Chinese Studio Supreme Expands to Europe with Estonian Branch
TALLINN: Shanghai-based Studio Supreme has opened its new European branch, in Estonia. Studio Supreme Films will provide a full range of video production services, from ideation to postproduction, for both…
Kalev Wins Best Film at Estonian Film and Television Awards for 2022
TALLINN: Ove Musting’s Kalev received awards for best film, best director and best actor, among others, at the Estonian Film and Television Awards, organised by the Estonian Film Institute to…
New Minister of Culture in Estonia
TALLINN: Heidy Purga follows Piret Hartman as the new Minister of Culture in Estonia as the Reform-Eesti 200-SDE coalition replaces the Reform-Isamaa-SDE government.
Estonia Prepares to Tax Streaming Platforms
TALLINN: Estonia’s coalition parties (the Reform Party, Estonia 200 and the Social Democrats) have agreed to tax streaming platforms and to invest the funds generated by the tax into Estonian…
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood Sold to Over 20 Territories
TALLINN: Anna Hints’ first long documentary Smoke Sauna Sisterhood was sold by Autlook Filmsales to over 20 territories including North America, where it will be released by Greenwich Entertainment (in…
Melchior the Apothecary: The Executioner's Daughter Hits Estonian Cinemas in April 2023
TALLINN: The last part of the Estonian/German/Latvian/Lithuanian trilogy Melchior the Apothecary directed by Elmo Nüganen will be released in Estonia on 14 April 2023.
PRODUCTION: Andres Puustusmaa in Postproduction with Estonian/Latvian One-dimensional Man
TALLINN: Estonian director and former actor Andres Puustusmaa is currently in postproduction with his feature drama One-dimensional Man / Ühemõõtmeline mees, which is estimated to be finished in 2023.
FESTIVALS: Submissions Open for Tallinn Black Nights FF 2023
TALLINN: The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has opened submissions for its 27th edition, which will be held 3 - 19 November 2023. The deadline is 1 July 2023.
Last Sentinel Sold to North America
TALLINN: The sci-fi thriller Last Sentinel by Estonian Academy Award nominated Tanel Toom has been sold by Altitude to Vertical for North American distribution. The film is a British/Estonian/German coproduction.
FESTIVALS: Women’s Nights FF 2023 Focuses on Women’s Health
TALLINN: Women’s Nights Film Festival (NÖFF), a small sister of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, will focus its 5th edition on women’s health. The festival will take place in…
FNE at Berlinale 2023: Estonian Cinema in Berlin
Estonian Film Institute at European Film Market - Kick off this year's EFM the Baltic way!
Entries Open for 2023 Haapsalu Horror & Fantasy Film Festival
HAAPSALU: The Haapsalu Horror & Fantasy Film Festival (HÕFF) is hungry for films (from short to feature films) to feed its 18th edition, set to take place 28 – 30…
Canadian Director Emily Kai Bock Shoots in Estonia
TALLINN: Canadian director Emily Kai Bock, who has previously directed music videos for the rock band Arcade Fire, is currently shooting her short film Night in Estonia.
FNE at Berlinale 2023: Tallinn Black Nights and Baltic Event
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival: Meet us at Berlinale
Autlook Filmsales Picks Up Smoke Sauna Sisterhood
TALLINN: The Estonian/French/Icelandic coproduction Smoke Sauna Sisterhood has been acquired by Autlook Filmsales. The first long documentary by Anna Hints is having its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival…
Estonian Film Institute Organises New 1-Minute Film Concept Competition
TALLINN: The Estonian Film Institute has launched a new edition of a 1-minute film concept competition for Estonian filmmakers. The theme of 2023 is "Sign and mind". An expert jury…
Construction of Tallinn Film Wonderland Film Studio to Start in 2023
TALLINN: The construction of the Tallinn Film Wonderland film studio will begin in 2023, as confirmed by Margus Allikmaa, head of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Kultuurikapital).
New Platform for Domestic Films Launched in Estonia
TALLINN: Estonia’s National Archives and Film Institute have launched the platform Arkaader, providing classic and newer Estonian films. A virtual classroom is planned to be added in 2023.
FNE Podcast: Volia Chajkouskaya: Producer, Programme Director
TALLINN: FNE correspondent and film critic Alexander Gabelia spoke to Volia Chajkouskaya, Tallinn based Belarusian producer and filmmaker. Volia is the founder and programme director of the Northern Lights Nordic…
