In 2025, Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 18 promising projects across three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works.
All projects were screened during Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event on 20–21 November in the cinemas of Apollo Plaza.
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Special Award by TRT. The winner was be granted 5000 euros (by TRT - The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation).
Winner: Dice-Cing-o-Mat
Writer and director: Kristijonas Vildziunas
Producer: Uljana Kim
Production company: Studio Uljana Kim, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
The jury commented: “Based on the emotions experienced during the pandemic period, which affected the entire world and physically distanced us from one another, and through a father’s quest for identity and the rebuilding of family bonds, enriched with fantastical elements and presented with a strong directorial style and a nuanced narrative approach, the Lithuania–Estonia–Latvia co-production Dice-Cing-o-Mat has been awarded the TRT Award.”
The jury included: TRT representatives Esra Demirkiran, Faruk Güven.
Best International Project winner was be granted 7000 euros, consisting of 6000 euros worth of services by Studio Beep, together with 1000 euros travel allowance.
Winner: *Prince
Writer and director: Federico Borgia
Producer: Francisco Magnou, Isabel Garcia, Pancho Magnou
Production company: Montelona, Argentina, Uruguay
The jury commented: “For its evocative, visually rich imagery and the sense that this is a story we genuinely want to see unfold — a work that lingered with us long after viewing.”
The jury included: Zadig Paloyan, International Sales Executive, Le Pacte, France; Arnon Manor, Vice President of Visual Effects at Sony Pictures; independent filmmaker, writer, producer, and director, USA; Amaia Serrulla, Head of Films and Documentation Department, San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain.
International Works in Progress Public Favourite Award:
Winner: The Convulsions
Writer and director: Blanca Camell Galí, Anna Zisman, David Gutiérrez Camps
Producer: Joan Carles Martorell, Iréna Lopez, Luis Ortas, Alice Baldo, Miguel Ángel Abuja, Pablo Gregorio Venegas
Production company: Auca Films, Bapla Films, Timber Films, Cinetica Produccions, IMY Productions, France, Spain
The winner received two free accreditations for Industry@Tallinn @ Baltic Event 2026.
Best Baltic Project winner will be granted 7000 euros, consisting of 6000 euros worth of services by Studio Beep, together with 1000 euros travel allowance.
Winner: Dice-Ching-O-Mat
Writer and director: Kristijonas Vildziunas
Producer: Uljana Kim
Production company: Studio Uljana Kim, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
The jury commented: “For the compelling blend of a fantasy-leaning proposal with the emotional challenge faced by the protagonist, and for making us eager to see how this takes shape both visually and narratively.”
The jury included: Zadig Paloyan, International Sales Executive, Le Pacte, France; Arnon Manor, Vice President of Visual Effects at Sony Pictures; independent filmmaker, writer, producer, and director, USA; Amaia Serrulla, Head of Films and Documentation Department; San Sebastián International Film Festival, Spain
Baltic Event Works in Progress Public Favourite Award:
Winner: Lex Julia
Writer and director: Laura Hyppönen
Producer: Merja Ritola, Co-produced by Magdalena Zimecka, Marianne Ostrat, Marta Krzeptowska, Daniel Lägersten
Production company: Greenlit Productions Oy, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Poland
The winner received two free accreditations for Industry@Tallinn @ Baltic Event 2026.
The Best Just Film Project received a 1000 euro monetary prize to help the film gain visibility by covering promotion and publicity costs.
Winner: Suiza
Writer and director: Maria Fernanda Gonzales
Producer: Norma Velásquez
Production company: Lucuma Salvaje, Suena Peru, Argentina, Peru
The jury commented: "Suiza impresses with a strong and striking visual style that grabs you right away. The three young protagonists bring a bold, dynamic energy to the film and the rough, unpolished feel makes the story even more authentic. The themes of growing up are very relatable, they allow a young audience to easily identify with the film. And the city of Lima really becomes a character of its own, adding depth and atmosphere to the film."
The jury included: Marjo Kovanen, PhD, Head of the Unit for the Promotion of Audiovisual Culture at KAVI, National Audiovisual Institute, Finland; Meel Paliale, Director (“Rolling Papers”); Veerle Snijders Head of Netwerk Filmeducatie at the Eye Film Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
*Just Film Works in Progress Public Favourite Award:
Winner: Suiza
Writer and director: Maria Fernanda Gonzales
Producer: Norma Velásquez
Production company: Lucuma Salvaje, Suena Peru, Argentina, Peru
The winner will receive two free accreditations for Industry@Tallinn @ Baltic Event 2026. In 2025, Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 18 promising projects across three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works.
Read here about the previous years' projects, awards and jury.