A programme for emerging professionals in the field of film circulation
Created by the Locarno Film Festival in 2014, the Industry Academy is an intensive training programme designed to train and support young film industry professionals working specifically in the area of independent film circulation, including online and traditional distribution, sales, film marketing, exhibition, promotion and festival programming, among others. The workshop serves as a gateway for a new generation of professionals entering the independent film industry, fostering their development, helping them better understand the industry's challenges, and expanding their networks.
In 2024, the programme expanded to Estonia, with the first Tallinn Industry Academy and took place from during Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event (ITBE), the industry platform of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
The Talinn Industry Academy workshops are primarily suited for young professionals working with boutique (small and medium-sized) markets, who are interested in improving their skills and expanding their network of contacts in the fields of sales, marketing, distribution, exhibition, and programming/curating. It is particularly beneficial for those already working with an established company or having significant experience in the aforementioned fields.
NB! Please note that this training is not intended for producers or directors seeking to understand the world of film circulation.
The call for Tallinn Industry Academy 2025 edition is open since 4 August until 15 September 2025!
Read the rules and regulations and apply here.