Susanne Gottlieb examines her country’s rich and multifaceted film culture, and discusses with Jessica Hausner the potential of Austrian movies, the repercussions of the latest budget cuts and more; the filmmaker attends the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival for a Masterclass.

The 11th edition of the European Genre Forum, the only European training programme for up and coming genre filmmakers, will present its eight projects from eight production countries during the final lab in Tallinn. Following the co-operation from last year, one of the projects will receive an award of 25,000 euros, consisting of one day rental of an LED stage, preceded by one day of pre-lighting for the production of a selected film.

In the audiovisual industry, reputation is based on visibility, credibility, and connection. Whether working as a director, cinematographer, editor, or actor, professionals increasingly find that their next opportunity depends on how easily others can find and evaluate their work online. Creative Gate, developed by Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event in partnership with the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, offers a focused and professional environment for that discovery.

For over two decades, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has brought together film professionals from around the world, fostering collaboration, creativity, and connection. In recent years, the focus has increasingly shifted toward supporting the next generation of filmmakers, with dedicated initiatives and events designed to help emerging talent thrive.

We are happy to annouce, that for the second year in a row, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has been certified according to Greentime’s Certified Sustainable Event standard. The Sustainable Events certification is a quality seal developed by Greentime to advance sustainability efforts within the event industry.