Check the dates for open submissions below!
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Due to the extension of the submissions deadline anyone who has already submitted materials and wishes to make updates should contact industry.submissions@poff.ee.
Since 2005, the Co-Production Market has been a key meeting point for feature films in development seeking co-producers, financiers, and sales agents. Each year, 15 projects are selected, with over 300 pre-arranged meetings connecting filmmakers with industry decision-makers who gather in Tallinn to discover new projects for their slates.
Starting in 2024, the co-production market lineup includes projects specifically aimed at children and youth audiences.
This year’s edition will once again feature the prestigious Eurimages Co-Production Development Award of €20 000 and will continue accepting youth and children’s film projects.
Check the Rules and Regulations
The submissions are open until 14th of July 2025.
The Black Nights Discovery Campus welcomes young talents and film professionals to enhance their careers in the industry. During the 5-day extensive programme, the selected participants can upgrade their knowledge in their field, learn new skills, meet inspiring mentors and professionals in the film industry around the world.
The submissions for Discovery Campus programmes are open in three categories: Script Pool project competition for director-scriptwriter, and producer presenting and international film project, Music Meets Film for young talents in film music field and Black Room for art department talents.
To apply for Music Meets Film and Black Room, click the button below
To apply for Script Pool, click the button below
The submissions are open until 15th of July 2025.
TV Beats Co-Financing Market is the drama series strand of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, taking place annually during the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, presenting 10 fresh series projects. Inviting leading broadcasters, VOD platforms, producers, screenwriters, and other industry professionals, TV Beats is the place to meet and connect with international key players in the drama series industry.
The most promising project of the market will be handed out the Series Co-Production Development Award, worth €50,000.
Check the Rules and Regulations and please download the following Council of Europe document, sign it and submit it with the form.
The submissions are open until 14th of July 2025.
WORKS IN PROGRESS
Our Works in Progress presents three showcases: Just Film Works in Progress (children and youth film projects), Baltic Event Works in Progress (Baltic and Finnish projects), International Works in Progress.
The submissions will be open 13th of August - 15th of September 2025.
PÖFF GOES TO CANNES
For the 5th time, the Black Nights Film Festival partnered with the renowned Marché du Film event Goes to Cannes to spotlight exceptional international film projects in post-production. Submit yours for a chance to take the stage and present your work to industry leaders!
Application deadline 14th of March 2025
Learn more about the applications here
EUROPEAN GENRE FORUM
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.
Submission deadline: Sunday, 16th of March, Midnight CET Friday
Please find all information, terms and conditions and the submission form on europeangenreforum.com
DISCOVERY CAMPUS
The Black Nights Discovery Campus welcomes young talents and film professionals to enhance their careers in the industry. During the 5-day extensive programme, the selected participants can upgrade their knowledge in their field, learn new skills, meet inspiring mentors and professionals in the film industry around the world.
The submissions for Discovery Campus programmes Black Nights Stars for actors and actresses and Frame Within A Frame for cinematographers are now closed.
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