Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has three showcases: Just Film (children and youth film projects) Works in Progress, Baltic Event Works in Progress (Baltic and Finnish projects), International Works in Progress.
18 films in production or post-production, looking for sales agents or festivals for international premiers, will be presented at the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Works in Progress sessions in 2020.
As this year’s Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event takes place fully online, the projects were presented online at industry.poff.ee website.
Watch Baltic Event Works in Progress presentations
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Join with International Works in Progress presentations
The Post Production Award
Both of the projects will receive post-production services in the amount of up to 5 000 Euros at Post Control, the leading Finnish post production house, but not more than 2/3 of the expenses incurred at Post Control. The award is given to the project which successfully combines creative and commercial potential.
Winner: Kalev, directed by Ove Musting
Producers: Pille Rünk, Maria Avdjushko
Production company: Allfilm, Ugri Film, Estonia.
Jury comment: Kalev is a promising first feature film based on true events narrated through the lens of sport and its competitive spirit, who follows the paths of a generation which had to face the collapse of USSR and the challenges of a new independence for their own nation.
Winner: Nuuccha, directed by Vladimir Munkuev
Producers: Aleksandr Plotnikov, Boris Khlebnikov, Valeriy Fedorovich, Evgeniy Nikishov, Albert Ryabyshev, Andrei Ushatskiy
Production company: Look Film, The Place of Power, R-Media, Russia
Jury comment: Nuuccha is a compelling debut from Russia by Vladimir Munkuev, spearheaded by Boris Khlebnikov, which triggered our interested to see the completed film, shoot in the challenging beauty of Yakut on the big screen as soon as possible.
The Baltic Event Works in Progress Award
The Baltic Event Works in Progress Award, (1500 Euros) is given to projects that stand out with the strongest and boldest artistic vision. The award will help the film gain visibility during its promotion and distribution in the Baltic States by covering related costs in the region.
Winner: I Am Fine, Thanks, directed by Ernestas Jankauskas
Producers: Gabija Siurbytė, Greta Akcijonaitė
Production company: Dansu films, Lithuania
Jury comment: I Am Fine, Thanks by talented Lithuanian helmer Ernestas Jankauska, who creates with his dedicated team a thoughtful artistic daring vision of an important, but in our society often neglected and seldom discussed topic: panic attack driven protagonist Maria is portrayed with a convincing visual concept — starting from the poster, ending with the intense DoP work.
Winner: Neon Spring, directed by Matīss Kaža
Producers: Dace Siatkovska, Matīss Kaža
Production company: Deep Sea Studios. Latvia
Jury comment: Neon Spring is a young and contemporary story full of honesty and struggles that portrays the dichotomy between the promising and exciting youth of a teenager discovering her own future and the harsh reality of a broken relationship with her parents and the nude cruelty of an imperfect world far from Instagram pictures.
Just Film Works in Progress Award
Youth and Children’s Film Festival Just Film is the biggest sub-festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festivals.
The award-winner receives 1000 EUR monetary prize to help the film gain visibility by covering promotion and publicity costs.
Winner: The Sleeping Beast by Jaak Kilmi
Producers: Evelin Penttilä
Co-producer: Roberts Vinovskis
Production companies: Stellar Film, Studio Locomotive. Estonia, Latvia.
Jury comment: This one particular pitch convinced us, because of a very intriguing scene that shows a wonderful cast of child actors. A quite intense situation that’s somewhat casually narrated. Aiming at the age group of children between 10-12, this film seems to be a promising way to create awareness for ethical problems, to discuss what is right and what is wrong.
The jury of Works in Progress in 2020 included Isabel Ivars-Sancho, Films Boutique, festivals & sales, Ilaria Gomarasca, Head of First Cut+ and Nikolaj Nikitin, Artistic Director Febiofest & Head of Studies and CEO of SOFA - School of Film Advancement.
The jury of Just Film Works in Progress in 2020 included Per Eriksson, Head of the Swedish Federation of Film Societies, Olaf Wehowsky, Festival Manager of LUCAS – International Festival for Young Film Lovers, and Guy Davies, Film Director (Philophobia).
Baltic Event Works in Progress 2020 selected projects
International Works in Progress selected projects 2020
Just Film Works in Progress selected projects 2020
The audience of the Works In Progress consists mainly of professional buyers, sales agents, film financiers and festival programmers, including representatives of many of the major film festivals in the world and international press.
Works in Progress Awards
The fifth edition of International Works In Progress presented 8 projects and the 17th Baltic Event Works in Progress introduced 10 projects from the Baltic region and Finland.
The Post Production Award (10 000 EUR)
Post production services in the amount of up to 10 000 Euros but not more than 2/3 of the expenses incurred at Post Control. The award is given to the project, which successfully combines creative and commercial potential.
Winner: The Pit directed by Dace Pūce, Latvia
Producers: Kristele Pudane, Elīna Zazerska
Production company: Marana Productions
Jury comment: The clips we saw left us wanting to see more. This specific coming-of-age story should be universally understood and has cross-border potential.
The Baltic Event Works in Progress Award (3 000 EUR)
The Baltic Event Works in Progress Award is given to the project with the strongest and boldest artistic vision. The award will help the film gain visibility during its promotion and distribution in the Baltic States by covering related costs in the region.
Winner: Brownie directed by Sarah Blaßkiewitz, Germany
Producers: Milena Klemke, Yvonne Wellie, Jakob D. Weydemann, Jonas Weydemann
Production company: Weydemann Bros. GmbH
Jury comment: With its authenticity, current, relevant, subject matter and sense of humour, the nicely-shot Brownie is a film about appearance that digs deeper into many other levels and deserves international distribution.
Just Film Works in Progress Award (1 000 EUR)
The award-winner receives 1000 EUR monetary prize to help the film gain visibility by covering promotion and publicity costs.
Winner: Family by Durim Kryeziu, Kosovo
Jury’s comment, the project spoke about the transition in a family and coming to terms with the country’s recent history in a way that is accessible for the young audience, through music.
Members Of the Jury
Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Works in Progress Jury:
Dhanushka Gunathilake – Cinematographer, Festival curator;
Debra Liang – Level K;
Alissa Simon – Palm Springs IFF, Chicago IFF.
Just Film Works in Progress Jury included members of ECFA (European Children’s Film Association):
Margret Albers – President of the European Children’s Film Association;
Stella Skiba – New Horizons Association, kids and youth section;
Giancarlo Zappoli – Artistic director of Castellinaria Film Festival for Youngsters in Bellinzona CH.
Selected Projects:
23 films in production or post-production looking for sales agents or festivals for international premieres were presented at the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Work in Progress sessions on November 25-28.
Baltic Event Works in Progress 2019 selected projects:
International Works in Progress 2019 selected projects:
Just Film Works in Progress 2019 selected projects
Works in Progress Awards
The fourth year of International Works in Progress presented 7 projects and the 16th Baltic Event Works in Progress programme presented 11 projects from the Baltic region and Finland.
The Post Control Award (10 000 EUR)
Post production services in the amount of up to 10 000 Euros but not more than 2/3 of the expenses incurred at Post Control. The award is given to the project, which successfully combines creative and commercial potential.
Winner: Golden Voices by Evgeny Ruman, Israel
Producers: Avraham Pirchi, Chilik Michaeli, Eitan Even
Production companies: UCM, Evanstone Films
Jury statement: “Golden Voices” is a universal, wholly original and heartwarming story. It’s touching with funny elements. The film benefits of moving performances by the two lead actors, especially the female lead Maria Belkin. We think this film has genuine appeal for international audiences and could travel to festivals.
Baltic Event Works in Progress Award (3000 EUR)
The Baltic Event Works in Progress Award will be given to the project with the strongest and boldest artistic vision. The award will help the film gain visibility during its promotion and distribution in the Baltic States by covering related costs in the region.
Winner: Dogs Don’t Wear Pants by J-P Valkeapää, Finland, Latvia
Producers: Aleksi Bardy, Helen Vinogradov
Co-producers: Alise Gelze, Aija Berzina
Production companies: Helsinki-filmi, Tasse Film
Jury statement: It’s a film with a complex story. It deftly combined dark humor with a deeply felt sense of mourning. We were particularly impressed by the beautiful cinematography and film’s production value. We feel this film has real potential for international festivals and audiences.
Baltic Event Works in Progress Baltic View Award (2000 EUR)
Winner: Aurora by Miia Tervo, Finland
Producer: Max Malka
Production company: Dionysos Films
International Works in Progress Baltic View Award (2000 EUR)
Winner: Sisters by Silje Salomonsen, Arild Østin Ommundsen, Norway
Producer: Gary Cranner
Production company: Chezville
Baltic Event & International Works in Progress Jury:
Tatiana Detlofson, Mediaplan, USA
Alena Shumakova, Quinzaine des Réalisateurs, France, Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival, China
Alexandre Moreau, Memento Films International, France
18 films in production or post-production looking for sales agents or festivals for international premieres were presented at the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Work in Progress sessions on November 28.
International Works in Progress 2018:
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Baltic Event Works in Progress 2018:
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