Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the Nordic region’s most vibrant film summit, welcomes 700 global guests to Tallinn from 9-20 November. With a packed schedule of 120+ masterclasses, panels, and workshops, we asked an upcoming Estonian filmmaker Elisabeth Madisson, to share her top programme picks.
Elisabeth Madisson is a screenwriter, development coordinator, and emerging producer based in Tallinn, Estonia. She works at Nafta Films, supporting feature films from early development through production, and is currently developing her first feature as a producer. With a background in screenwriting, she is particularly drawn to character-driven and coming-of-age stories.
Take a look at Elisabeth’s top picks from the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2026 programme, and her comments on the selection.
Small Industry, Big Ambitions: What Does Estonian Film Need To Thrive?
Monday, 16 November 14:15
Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
I’m particularly interested in understanding in which areas our film industry is doing well and where there’s still room for improvement. This discussion, based on two recent master’s theses, seems like a good opportunity to hear some fresh perspectives on the challenges we face and how we could address them.
Dialogue On Contracts: Hot Seat In Negotiation
Tuesday, 17 November 10:00
Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel, Meloodia
Contracts and negotiations are an unavoidable part of filmmaking, but speaking from experience, they can also bring up quite a few questions and uncertainties. One good way to better understand the process is through real-life cases, which is why this interactive workshop may help make the next negotiation go more smoothly.
Script Pool & Co-Production Market Pitching
Tuesday, 17 November 15:00
Nordic Hotel Forum, Sirius
The pitching offers a chance to take a look at new projects in development. I’m happy that “Shadows of Summer”, a feature film I’m producing, is among the projects being pitched this year!
Why Should You Care About Audiovisual Literacy?
Thursday, 19 November 10:00
Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
An important topic that I think we sometimes forget to pay enough attention to is audiovisual literacy, which involves how audiences understand, interpret, and critically engage with the content we create. It’s definitely worth discussing why this should matter not only to educators, but also to filmmakers, producers, distributors, and the industry as a whole.
Thursday, 19 November 15:30
Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
This seems like a particularly practical and useful session for filmmakers who want to learn more about the possibilities of working in the Baltic region. It could be a good chance to better understand the options available to us when planning our projects, both financially and creatively.
Reaching Young Audiences Through Co-Creation
Friday, 20 November 10:00
Nordic Hotel Forum, Vega
This session looks at how involving young people throughout the filmmaking process, from development to distribution, can help us create more authentic and engaging films.
The Label Decides: Family, Youth Or Coming-Of-Age?
Friday, 20 November 13:45
Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
This discussion takes a closer look at how films are labelled, who makes those decisions, and what happens when a film is presented to the wrong audience.
Check the full event programme at Industry@Tallinn & BalticEvent at industry.poff.ee
Selected events will also be available online after the event.
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