Programme

Each of the five Script Pool projects will receive one-to-one feedback on their pitch from pitching mentor David Pope.

Each of the five Script Pool projects will receive one-to-one feedback on their pitch from pitching mentor David Pope.

Everything you wanted to know about the way short film programmers work but were afraid to ask.

New international development awards will be presented, focusing on shared resources and collaboration to solve high-cost, early-stage funding problems for cross-border animation projects.

Festival directors and producers from across Europe discuss challenges in distributing and co-producing short animated films, while brainstorming ways to address and communicate these issues at a European level.

When Ditte Jensen retires with honors from the Danish Secret Service, she moves into an apartment block in Reykjavik, where she plans to tend to her garden and live out her life in anonymity. After the screening meet the creatives behind the series in a Q & A Session.

In Darkness is a tense and emotionally charged drama series that delves into the struggle for survival of an Estonian family after a sudden societal and infrastructural collapse. When the light goes out, the real fight begins. After the screening meet the creatives behind the series in a Q & A Session.

Black Nights Stars actors meet with talent agents and casting directors.

This session unpacks the vital role of sales companies – acting as the bridge between filmmakers and distributors, striking deals, and packaging projects. We’ll explore rights across platforms and territories, and follow a film’s path from acquisition through sales, distribution, marketing, and release. *Please note this a requiring event that takes place every year*

Estonian Theatre Academy Students workshop with actors coach Tom Sawyer.

E-Talenta presentation about the platform, followed by casting director Luci Lenox’s workshop for local actors.

Estonian Theatre Academy students meetings with talent agents and casting directors.

Lawyers Priit Lätt and Silvia Urgas from Tegos law firm go over the basics of a good actors contract and what to keep in mind.

Casting directors Frank Moiselle (Ireland /UK), Heli Jürisson (Estonia) and talent agent Raakel Huikuri (Lisa Richards Nordics), moderated by Claudia Landsberger.

Actors workshop with mentor Tom Sawyer.

Dive into advanced set lighting techniques tailored for monochrome cinematography. Learn practical testing and lighting workflows with experts Roberto Schaefer and Rauno Ronkainen. A unique partnership workshop at Aalto Studios, ELO Film School in Finland.

Dive into advanced set lighting techniques tailored for monochrome cinematography. Learn practical testing and lighting workflows with experts Roberto Schaefer and Rauno Ronkainen. A unique partnership workshop at Aalto Studios, ELO Film School in Finland.

A small workshop with David Pope, where all the Script Pool projects get an opportunity to learn how to best structure and present their pitch. At this meeting, David will give them suggestions and homework for their pitch.

Each of the five Script Pool projects will have the opportunity for a one-to-one meeting with script expert Marietta von Hausswolff, who will provide feedback on their script.

Each of the five Script Pool projects will have the opportunity for a one-to-one meeting with script expert Marietta von Hausswolff, who will provide feedback on their script.

This pre-session is designed to help participants gain the knowledge needed to prepare their pitch. In this session, Works in Progress projects will develop the verbal pitch to accompany the clips from their films. Focusing on theme, dramatic conflict, and intention, the teams will refine how to convey the essence of their projects and effectively frame the work the audience is about to see.

Short films don't always need big festivals; they need nurturing and a different audience. Boutique short film festivals provide this vital support, acting as the soul of the circuit for a film's healthy run.

The Award-winning director Anna Hints will share insights from her short films, the award-winning documentary "Smoke Sauna Sisterhood," and the development of her debut fiction feature.

Meet top short film programmers, distributors, sales agents, and buyers in very short one-on-one meetings.

Director Izabela Plucińska guides you through her unique clay workflow—from drawing and sculpture to animation. She will discuss her creative inspirations and screen several of her films.

Learn the journey of the documentary We Beg To Differ, from its origins to becoming an Oscar-qualifying film and European Film Awards candidate. The director will share insights on the creative process and navigating the festival circuit.

Learn the best practices for short film professionals: How to submit, how to approach programmers, and how to successfully prepare for festivals and markets.

Short film distributor Ben Vandendaele presents FilmConnector, an AI-assisted platform for filmmakers and sales agents. It helps users map festival strategies, track selections, monitor revenue, and centralize data for smarter decision-making. Vandendaele will also cover current best distribution practices.

Leading Estonian animation producers Kerdi Oengu (Nukufilm) and Kristel Tõldsepp (A Film Estonia) demystify the transition from short to feature animation. They will answer key questions on finding partners, timelines, challenges, and rewards.

An alleged sexual assault among adolescents, which sheds light on the sexual taboos of the adults in charge of them. After the screening meet the creatives behind the series in a Q & A Session.

Eight premium series hailing from Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Israel, Serbia and Spain are pitching. One of them has a chance to win the coveted Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award, worth €50,000.

Discover the newest and freshest new series ideas from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Six projects in early development from the region have come together for a training workshop and now they are ready to unveil! An initiative of Institute Francais and Seriesmania Institute in collaboration with many regional broadcasters and platforms.