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Just who killed the film critic?

Despite shrinking newsrooms, competitive influencers and double-edged AI, film criticism remains vital for independent movies: it inspires creators, raises industry awareness, builds bridges, and more - the Tallinn Black Nights plays a crucial role on all fronts.

30 years of action: how Tallinn secured its role in the film business

As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary (along with its industry arm observing a quarter of a century of existence), Davide Abbatescianni took a look at the biggest achievements, and the challenges ahead.

Industry@Shorts: Masterclasses, Panels and Speed-Friending for Emerging Filmmakers

This year’s Industry@Shorts, the rebranded industry arm of PÖFF Shorts, will take place from November 13–14.

Tallinn Industry Academy and Breaking into the Industry Reveal Their 2026 Participants

Twenty-five emerging film professionals have been selected for Tallinn Industry Academy and Breaking into the Industry at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event. Joining Discovery Campus for the first time in 2026, the two programmes expand its support for professionals working in producing, distribution, sales, marketing, exhibition and festival programming.

Five Projects from Eleven Countries Selected for Script Pool

Five film projects with partners across eleven countries have been selected for the 10th edition of Script Pool, part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and its Discovery Campus education programme. The anniversary selection highlights international collaboration, bringing together creative teams from Europe, Canada and Iran.