Frame Within A Frame, designed for cinematographers, is a new sub-programme of Discovery Campus, taking place within Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and the Black Nights Film Festival.
In 2025 the programme invited participants to join for an intensive workshop taking place in Tallinn, Estonia, from 18-21 November 2025, as part of the Discovery Campus of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event that is followed by a session at the renowned Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, 23-25 November 2025.
The winner is awarded a Golden Ticke t to the ‘Cinematography lab’ workshop on Focus pulling by Team 4 Set.
Winners:
The jury commented: “The Frame Within a Frame Golden Tickets for the cinematography film; lab by Team4Set are awarded to two films celebrating visual mastery: one for its vibrant, raw aesthetic and dynamic camerawork, and the other for its masterful use of lenses and contrast, painting with light.”
The jury included: Steve Calavitis, Ville Penttilä, Rauno Ronkainen, John-Christian Rosenlund, Philippe Ros.
The award is for the best cinematographer, celebrating their profound contribution to the art and techniques of cinematography.
Winner: Jolinna Ang from Singapore for the film I’ll Leave You Words.
The jury commented: “For a work of striking visual poetry, this beautifully shot film captivates with magical colours, fluid compositions, and a rhythmic harmony of movement and montage. A film whose cinematography not only supports its story, but seems to breathe it into being.”
The jury included: Steve Calavitis (ARRI / Camera Nordic), Philippe Ros (Co-Chair IMAGO Technical Committee), Ville Penttilä (Member - International Cinema Lighting Society).
We extend our sincere gratitude to the incredible partners who make FWF25 possible. Their support is instrumental in pushing the boundaries of cinematography.
IMAGO (International Federation of Cinematography)
ICLS (International Cinema Lighting Society)
Tallinn University (BFM)
Aalto University
Aalto Studios
ARRI
Camera Nordic
Team 4 Set
Euro Cine
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In 2024, Frame Withing a Frame welcomed acknowledged mentors Roberto Schaefer and Ville Penttilä.
The program included the screenings of the films The Kite Runner and The Eternal Road followed by in-depth case studies after the film. One of the highlights of the program is a panel discussion on "Production designing and Cinematography" with Roberto Schaefer, Ville Penttilä and Marco Bittner Rosser.
(Camera, Workflow & Creativity)
The workshop, that place on 14-17 November, aimed to enable cinematographers to understand the importance of mastering the workflow to focus on creativity.
They delveed into the relationship between lighting, filters, lenses, camera settings and colour grading to uncover the role of texture in the audience's perception of the image and drama.
The programme included practical hands-on experience, panel discussions and case study presentations.
The workshop was be led by Philippe Ros, AFC (French Association of Cinematographers) and digital imaging supervisor. Philippe Ros is co-chairman of the technical committee of IMAGO (International Federation of Associations of Cinematographers).
In 2023, ARRI joined forces with Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event to introduce cutting-edge cinematic technologies to Tallinn as part of the Frame Within a Frame cinematography masterclass. Aspiring cinematographers will have the opportunity to gain practical experience using the state-of-the-art ARRI ALEXA 35 camera with ARRI Signature Master Prime lenses, allowing them to explore image and texture through hands-on lighting sessions.
