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Eight Projects will be pitched at the 12th European Genre Forum

In 2026, eight projects were selected for the 12th European Genre Forum, a six-month training cycle for up-and-coming European genre filmmakers. During the Marketing and Packaging Lab in Tallinn, the last event of the genre training programme, the participants will present their projects at a public pitching event.

Just Film Industry Days 2026: Putting Young Audiences at the Centre

Just Film Industry Days returns for its fourth edition from 18 to 20 November, built on one idea: Young audiences should take part in film culture, not only be marketed to.

TV Beats presents 7 new projects in Screenings and introduces 10 projects by TV Beats Picks

For the third consecutive year, TV Beats Screenings will showcase seven recently completed drama series, offering presenting teams the opportunity to screen an episode of their series, followed by an audience Q&A. Participants will be able to connect with broadcasters, financiers, sales agents and other industry professionals through targeted meetings.

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.