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.

This year’s Industry@Shorts, the rebranded industry arm of PÖFF Shorts, will take place from November 13–14.

Twenty-five emerging film professionals have been selected for Tallinn Industry Academy and Breaking into the Industry at Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event. Joining Discovery Campus for the first time in 2026, the two programmes expand its support for professionals working in producing, distribution, sales, marketing, exhibition and festival programming.

Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 16 promising projects across three categories. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works. The selection brings together projects, from intimate psychological dramas to imaginative adventures for younger audiences.

Five film projects with partners across eleven countries have been selected for the 10th edition of Script Pool, part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and its Discovery Campus education programme. The anniversary selection highlights international collaboration, bringing together creative teams from Europe, Canada and Iran.