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 will be presented on November, 24 online at industry.poff.ee website.

Watch Baltic Event Works in Progress presentations at 11:00 (EET)

Tune in for Just Film Works in Progress presentations at 12:00 (EET)

Join with International Works in Progress presentations at 13:00 (EET)

Baltic Event Works in Progress 2020 selected projects

Kalev, directed by Ove Musting, produced by Pille Rünk, Maria Avdjushko, Allfilm, Ugri Film. Estonia
Melchior The Apothecary, directed by Elmo Nüganen, produced by Kristian Taska, Esko Rips, Armin Karu, Veiko Esken, Tanel Tatter, co-produced by Janis Kalejs, Phillip Kreuzer. Taska Film, Nafta Films, Apollo Film Productions, Hansafilm, Film Angels Productions, Maze Pictures. Estonia /Latvia / Germany
Lovable, directed by Staņislavs Tokalovs, produced by Aija Bērziņa, co-produced by Evelin Penttila, Tasse Film, Stellar Film. Latvia/Estonia
Neon Spring, directed by Matīss Kaža, produced by Dace Siatkovska, Matīss Kaža, Deep Sea Studios. Latvia
I Am Fine, Thanks, directed by Ernestas Jankauskas, produced by Gabija Siurbytė, Greta Akcijonaitė, Dansu films. Lithuania
Feature Film About Life, directed by Dovilė Šarutytė, produced by Uljana Kim, Studio Uljana Kim. Lithuania
A Girl’s Room, directed by Aino Suni, produced by Sébastien Aubert, Ilona Tolmunen, Frauke Kolbmüller, Adastra Films, Made, Oma Inge Film. Finland/Germany

International Works in Progress selected projects 2020

Carol of The Bells, directed by Olesya Morgunets-Isaenko, produced by Artem Koliubaiev, co-produced by Maksim Leshchanka, Ama Vision, Stewopol MS. Ukraine/Poland
Ducks, Urban Legend, directed by Shahar Rozen, produced by Oren Rogovin, Omer Rogovin, Moshe Edery, Leon Edery, Rogovin Brothers. Israel
The Anger, directed and produced by Maria Ivanova Z., Scoop Production, Ne a Beirut Films, The Post Republic. Lebanon/Germany
Nuuccha, directed by Vladimir Munkuev, produced by Aleksandr Plotnikov, Boris Khlebnikov, Valeriy Fedorovich, Evgeniy Nikishov, Albert Ryabyshev, Andrei Ushatskiy, Look Film, The Place of Power, R-Media. Russia.
First snow, directed by Nathalia Konchalovsky, produced by Elena Stepanisheva, Chapulla Bay. Russia
Zemun, directed by Eduard Zholnin, produced by Alexey Uchitel, co-produced by Kira Saksaganskaya, Rock Films Studio. Russia
A Film About Couples, directed and produced by Natalia Cabral and Oriol Estrada, co-produced by Pablo Mustonen, Faula Films. Dominican Republic

Just Film Works in Progress selected projects 2020

A Butterfly’s Heart, directed by Inesa Kurklietytė, produced by Živilė Gallego, Fralita Films. Lithuania.
The Sleeping Beast, directed by Jaak Kilmi, produced by Evelin Penttilä, co-produced by Roberts Vinovskis, Stellar Film, Studio Locomotive. Estonia/Latvia
This is my moment, directed by Lieven Corthouts, produced by Magalie Dierick, Emmy Oost, co-produced by Renko Douze, Valérie Montmartin, Cassette for timescapes, Een van de jongens, Little Big Story. Belgium/The Netherlands/France
New Wonder, directed by Alexandra Strelyanaya, produced by Alexei Sokhnev and Alexandra Strelyanaya, Kolomna Film Company. Russia

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.

Jury of Works in Progress in 2020

Isabel Ivars-Sancho - Films Boutique, festivals & sales
Ilaria Gomarasca - Head of First Cut+
Nikolaj Nikitin - Artistic Director Febiofest & Head of Studies and CEO of SOFA - School of Film Advancement

Jury of Just Film Works in Progress in 2020

Per Eriksson - Head of the Swedish Federation of Film Societies
Olaf Wehowsky - Festival Manager of LUCAS – International Festival for Young Film Lovers
Guy Davies - Film Director (Philophobia)

Works In Progress Awards In 2020

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.

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.

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.

PREVIOUS YEARS

2019 Awards, Jury and Selection

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)

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)

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:

Kids of the Night, directed by Priit Pääsuke, produced by Marianne Ostrat, Alexandra Film, Luxfilm, Estonia
O2, directed by Margus Paju, produced by Esko Rips/Nafta Films, Kristian Taska/Taska Film, co-produced by Jukka Helle/Solar Film, Janis Kalejs/Film Angels, Lukas Trimonis/In Script, Estonia/Finland/Latvia/Lithuania
On the Water, directed by Peeter Simm, produced by Marju Lepp, Filmivabrik, Estonia
In the Mirror, directed by Laila Pakalniņa, produced by Laila Pakalniņa/Hargla Company, co-produced by Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė/Just a Moment, Latvia/Lithuania
The Pit, directed by Dace Pūce, produced by Kristele Pudane, Elīna Zazerska, Marana Productions, Latvia
Where the Road Leads, directed by Matiss Kaza, produced by Una Celma, Dace Siatkovska/Fenixfilm, Matiss Kaza/Deep Sea Studios, co-produced by Zahavi Sanjavi/AVB Production, Latvia/Sweden
People We Know Are Confused, directed by Tomas Smulkis, produced by Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė, Just a Moment, Lithuania
Paralysis, directed by Andrius Blaževičius, produced by Marija Razgutė/M-Films, co-produced by Jakub Kostal/Bionaut Films, Lithuania/Czech Republic
Eden, directed by Ulla Heikkilä, produced by Miia Haavisto, Tekele Productions, Finland
Ladies of Steel, directed by Pamela Tola, produced by Aleksi Bardy, Dome Karukoski, Sirkka Rautiainen, Helsinki-Filmi, Finland

International Works in Progress 2019 selected projects:

Deskmate, directed by Ferit Karahan, produced by Kanat Doğramacı, Asteros Film, Turkey/Romania
Hungry Saints, directed by Marc Wilkins, produced by Joël Jent, Dschoint, Ventschr Filmproduktion, Switzerland, USA
One Thousand and One, directed by Clarisa Navas, produced by Diego Dubcovsky, Lucía Chávarri, Argentina
French Braid, directed by Lucas Turturro, produced by Victoria Aizenstat, Mauro Guevara, Aleph Cine, Argentina
Schoko, directed by Sarah Blaßkiewitz, produced by Milena Klemke, Yvonne Wellie, Jakob D. Weydemann, Jonas Weydemann, Weydemann Bros. GmbH, Germany
6.Hilda, directed by Rishi Pelham, produced by Nassim Mniai, Tomos Roberts, United Kingdom
Far Frontiers, directed by Maxim Dashkin, produced by Denis Kovalevsky, Maxim Dashkin, Victoria Films, Russia, Kyrgyzstan
Stand Up, directed by Juraj Bohuš, produced by Katarína Krnáčová, Silverart, Slovak Republic

Just Film Works in Progress 2019 selected projects

Christmas in the Jungle, directed by Jaak Kilmi, produced by Roberts Vinovskis, co-produced by Evelin Penttilä, Sinisa Jurcic, Latvia/Estonia/Slovenia
Family, directed by Durim KryezIu, produced by Durim Kryeziu, co-produced by Bardhyl Bejtulahu, Hazir Sh. Haziri, Kosovo
Final Exam, directed by Chen-Ti Kuo, produced by Gene Yao, co-produced by Albert Yao, Taiwan
Raggie, directed by Meelis Arulepp, Karsten Kiilerich, produced by Kristel Tõldsepp, co-produced by Anders Mastrup, Estonia/Denmark
Unknown Treasures, directed by Agnė Marcinkevičiūtė producer byArūnas Stoškus, Kęstutis Petrulis, Lithuania

2018 Selection, Jury and Awards

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:

Golden Voices, directed by by Evgeny Ruman, produced by Avraham Pirchi, Chilik Michaeli, Eitan Even, UCM, Evanstone Films, Israel
Days of the Whale, directed by Catalina Arroyave, produced by Jaime Guerrero, co-produced by Natalia Agudelo, Nicolás Herreño, RaRa, MadLove, Colombia
Senafon, directed by Evgeny Shelyakin, produced by Vasily Solovyov, Julia Mishkinene, Yury Khrapov, Anna Peskova, 2D Celluloid, Vita Aktiva Production, Russia, Thailand
Drowsy City, directed by Luong Dinh Dung, produced by Nguyen Thi Huong, Tu Van Media, Vietnam
On the Edge, directed by by Eduard Bordukov, produced by Elena Glikman, Mikhail Degtyar, Telesto-Film, Russia
The Hunt, directed by Emre Akay, produced by Tolga Topçu, Emre Akay, Diloy Gülün, Jaguar Projects, Turkey
Sisters, directed by Silje Salomonsen, Arild Østin Ommundsen, produced by Gary Cranner, Chezville, Norway
Coming Home, directed by Darya Shumakova, produced by Benik Arakelyan, co-produced by Anna Gasparyan, Makar Zaporozhskiy, Movses Film, Armenia, Russia

Download the project catalogue.

Baltic Event Works in Progress 2018:

Goodbye Soviet Union, directed by Lauri Randla, produced by Peeter Urbla, co-produced byMark Lwoff, Misha Jaari, Exitfilm, Bufo, Estonia, Finland
Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway, directed by Miguel Llansó, produced by Sergio Uguet de Resayre, Kristjan Pütsep, Miguel Llansó, co-produced by Guna Stahovska, Lanzadera Films, Alasti Kino, Spain, Estonia, Ethiopia
Rain, directed by Janno Jürgens, produced by Kristjan Pütsep, co-produced by Karolina Galuba-Kowalska, Alasti Kino, Furia Film, Estonia, Poland
Sandra Gets a Job, directed by Kaupo Kruusiauk, produced by Anneli Ahven, Kopli Kinokompanii, Estonia
Truth and Justice, directed by Tanel Toom, produced by Ivo Felt, co-produced by Armin Karu, Madis Tüür, Allfilm, Estonia
Aurora, directed by Miia Tervo, produced by Max Malka, Dionysos Films, Finland
Dogs Don’t Wear Pants, directed by J-P Valkeapää, produced by Aleksi Bardy, Helen Vinogradov, co-produced by Alise Gelze, Aija Berzina, Helsinki-filmi, Tasse Film, Finland, Latvia
Maria’s Paradise, directed by Zaida Bergroth, produced by Daniel Kuitunen, Kaisla Viitala , co-produced by Evelin Penttilä, Liisa Penttilä-Asikainen, Elokuvayhtiö Komeetta, Stellar Film, Kaiho Republic, Finland, Estonia
24 hr Sunshine, directed by Juris Poskus, produced by Madara Melberga, FA Filma, Latvia
10.City on the River, directed by Viesturs Kairišs, produced by Guntis Trekteris, co-produced by Julietta Sichel, Kestutis Drazdauskas, Peter Pagauss, Ego Media, 8Heads Productions, Artbox, Latvia, Czech Republic, Lithuania
The Flood Won’t Come, directed by Marat Sargsyan, produced by Ieva Norvilienė, Tremora, Lithuania

Download the project catalogue.