On Friday, 21 November, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event concludes on a high note with a packed agenda that centers on Works in Progress, youth film conversations from Just Film Industy Days, engaging panel talks and open sessions from the Discovery Campus. It’s a day for creators, producers, and emerging talent to connect, get inspired, and go forward on their projects.

Works in Progress: Final Showcases
The Works in Progress programme continues, featuring films in production or post-production. The programme continues to showcase films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 18 promising projects across three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works.

Works in Progress events on Friday:

Project Pitching: Baltic Event Works In Progress / 21st November, 09:30, Apollo Kino Plaza, 2. Hall
Each project will be pitched by filmmakers, followed by selected clips from the film to further expand the potential of the project. The sessions help sales agents and festival programmers to gain a deeper understanding of each film’s visual style and tone.
Check out the projects here.

Project Pitching: Just Film Works In Progress / 21st November, 11:05, Apollo Kino Plaza, 2. Hall
Each project will be pitched by filmmakers, followed by selected clips from the film to further expand the potential of the project. The sessions help sales agents and festival programmers to gain a deeper understanding of each film’s visual style and tone.
Check out the projects here.

Just Film Industry Days: Children & Youth Film in Focus
As part of the Just Film Industry Days running through 19–21 November, Friday marks a key moment for projects aimed at younger audiences. Pitching, case studies, and industry talks continue: this is where the future of children’s and youth cinema gets shaped, with creators, producers, and festival curators exchanging ideas and seeking partners.

Just Film Events on Friday:

Media and Journalism: Do Children’s Films Deserve a Place at the Adults’ Table? / 21st November, 09:30, Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
This panel takes a closer look at how film magazines and trades decide what gets the spotlight and why it’s time to give family-friendly films their rightful place in the big leagues.

Project Pitching: Just Film Works In Progress / 21st November, 11:05, Apollo Kino Plaza, 2. Hall
Each project will be pitched by filmmakers, followed by selected clips from the film to further expand the potential of the project. The sessions help sales agents and festival programmers to gain a deeper understanding of each film’s visual style and tone.
Check out the projects here.

Children, Animals, Boats - KIDS Regio Masterclass with Director Markus Dietrich / 21st November, 13:00 Nordic Hotel Forum, Vega
In this masterclass organised by our cooperation partner KIDS Regio, director Markus Dietrich will talk about what it's like to work with children on set and why children's films are the best films in the world.

Discovery Campus: Open Learning & Networking
Discovery Campus remains in full swing on Friday, offering open masterclasses, panels, and lectures across disciplines: cinematography, music, screenwriting, acting, and more.

Discovery Campus Events on Friday:

APostLab Presents: Cutting Corners for Micro Budgets/ 21st November, 15:00, Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
This session will give some ideas and different approaches for projects on smaller or micro budgets. Niko Remus and Katriel Schory will discuss this topic from two different angles: the producers' and the post-production perspective.

Frame Within a Frame: Master Screening 2 / 21st November, 10:00, Apollo Kino Plaza, Apollo Star Sviit
A screening of the Norwegian film 'The Emigrant,' followed by a presentation from cinematographer John Christian Rosenlund on his groundbreaking work using LEDs for practical fire effects.

The Space Within the Score / 21st November, 13:00, Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
BAFTA-winning, Emmy-nominated composer Atli Örvarsson (Silo, Rams, Defending Jacob) holds masterclass moderated by Estonian composer Ardo Ran Varres, featuring case studies on his film Rams and TV series Silo.

Additional open events on Friday:

Sustainable Filmmaking Workshop / 21st November, 10:00, Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
In this hands-on session, sustainability consultant Zsófia Szemerédy (Leverage Point Entertainment) shows independent producers how to embed environmental and social impact at every level of filmmaking—development, production, and release—and how to present that work strategically and accurately in any application (from Eurimages and Creative Europe to national and regional funds). For this event, pre-registration is needed. Register here.

Behind the Scenes of Intimacy / 21st November, 11:15, Nordic Hotel Forum, Vega
In this session, Finnish-British Intimacy Coordinator Pia Rickman takes us inside this evolving field — exploring its origins, rapid development since 2017, and its growing impact on screen narratives in Europe.

Beyond the Usual Suspects: Who ELSE is Out There Buying Indie Film in International Digital / 21st November, 11:30, Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Wendy Bernfeld, founder of consultancy/digital agency Rights Stuff, provides an updated overview of the rapidly evolving international streaming landscape. She highlights the multiple digital sector opportunities for indies to enhance revenues and audience.

New statistics out - ecological content in Finnish film and TV / 21st November, 11:40, Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
APFI’s Sustainability manager Anne Puolanne will share on APFI’s latest research that provides new local insight into how audiovisual storytelling can both reflect and influence society’s relationship with sustainability. The presentation explores how ecology, climate change, and sustainability are reflected in Finnish films and television.

In Focus Catalonia: Round Table on Nurturing Talent & Navigating Markets – Strategies from Development Labs to International Releases / 21st November, 13:45, Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
This roundtable will bring together filmmakers, producers, and emerging talents whose projects have journeyed through script labs, co-production forums, development programs, works-in-progress platforms, and international markets.

Inside CNC’s Aide aux Cinémas du Monde: Fireside Chat with Michel Plazanet / 21st November, 14:00, Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Get first-hand insight into CNC’s Aide aux Cinémas du Monde scheme with Michel Plazanet, Deputy Director for International Affairs at CNC. In this fireside chat, he shares current priorities, selection criteria, and evolving trends in international co-productions.

Private Financing Roundtables: Ask Anything / 21st November, 15:30, Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
Join Jesus Martinez (Moby Dick Film Capital), Patrick Fischer (Creativity Capital), Alexandra Lebret (Together Fund), Rain Rannu (Tallifornia) and Roosa Toivonen (Fireframe Studios) for small-group talks on how private money in film. For this event, pre-registration is needed. Register here.

Filming in Ukraine 2026 During Wartime/ 21st November, 15:00, Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
The Head of the Ukrainian State Film Agency and the Head of the Association of Regional Film Commissions of Ukraine will present the specifics of filming in Ukraine during wartime.

Check Friday’s full programme here.