Programme

Co-hosted by FERA and organised by EFG and EAAL, the panel explores how writer-directors can build sustainable careers through collective bargaining, fair pay, authors’ rights and stronger institutional support.

Discover the freshest series coming soon from Estonia and the Nordics in our new TV Beats Picks Section.

A panel discussion about the role of the showrunner in the European industry and market in collaboration with the European Showrunner Programme.

Commissioners say they're hungry. Audiences say they're starving. So why does everyone still go home with the same sad detective?

Every year TV Beats Forum partners with different European TV Series events for project exchange. Three projects in development are presented: Idyllic (from Conecta), Creative Solutions (Seriencamp) and Chain Reaction (Cinelink TV Drama).

As part of our new TV Beats Picks section we present two more series in development, looking for partners: Liquid Gold by Bionaut from Czechia and Enlightenment from Germany,

Explore the realities of contracts and negotiations in the audiovisual industry in this interactive panel-workshop. Led by attorney Priit Lätt (TEGOS) and joined by producer Helen Lõhmus (Zolba Productions), the interactive “hot seat” format dives into real-life cases, offering practical insights on copyright, deal-making, and protecting your interests.

How to get your story out there, to the attention of commissioners and funders. What are the tricks and treats of finding the right partners

One of the last year's most popular and acclaimed series from Sweden, The Thin Blue Line, culminates this Christmas. What will happen in the turbulent city of Malmö? Case Study is presented in collaboration with TV Drama Vision of Gothenburg.

Commissioners say they're hungry. Audiences say they're starving. So why does everyone still go home with the same sad detective?

Panel Talk with casting directors Pauline Hansson and Nina Haun about the casting process of the 2022 Palme d'Or winning film "Triangle of Sadness". Moderated by Claudia Landsberger.

Panel Talk with casting directors Pauline Hansson and Nina Haun about the casting process of the 2022 Palme d'Or winning film "Triangle of Sadness". Moderated by Claudia Landsberger.

The TV Beats Honorary Award recognizes inspiring visionaries in series production who embody courage, bold decision-making, and an unyielding drive to push creative boundaries. Celebrating trailblazers whose ambitious work redefines the possibilities of television, this distinction honors producers who take risks, champion daring stories, and aim to appeal to a global audience, ambitiously stretching the limits of their own territory’s local strengths and challenges.

Leitz Cine, in partnership with the Black Nights Film Festival, invites you behind the glass. Marking 100 years of Leica Camera history, this panel traces the evolution of the Leitz family of cinema lenses and what sets each apart in look and character. A special guest cinematographer joins to discuss their career and creative process, offering a look at how lens choice shapes a film from script to screen — how to evaluate a lens's characteristics, why testing matters, and how these decisions translate into the final image on set.

A story does not survive the jump from screen to game untouched. What do you keep, what do you let go, and how do you get a team to agree on it? A working session on what changes between watching and playing, the words game developers use, and one idea taken across the line together.

Step into the future of sound with an exclusive Dolby Atmos Workshop, created with Studio 89 (Estonia). This hands-on session explores how immersive audio can elevate storytelling, offering insight into professional workflows, spatial sound techniques, and live demonstrations in a studio environment. Discover how to use sound to shape narrative and emotion, and rethink your approach to cinematic storytelling. The first, seminar, part is open with guests with accreditations and the second, is a closed workshop.

The masterclass, led by the renowned composer Martin Phipps, explores the creative relationship between director and composer and the collaborative process of bringing music and picture together.

The Production Designers Collective invites artist whose films were selected for the festival to sit down and speak about their creative process.

Local actors have a chance to perform a 1-2 minute monologue to a panel of international casting directors, get immediate feedback and ask questions.

Local actors have a chance to perform a 1-2 minute monologue to a panel of international casting directors, get immediate feedback and ask questions.

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*

In collaboration with the Baltic Film, Media and Arts School (BFM), this competition workshop, mentored by the renowned composer Martin Phipps, explores the director-composer relationship. The hands-on lab with 8 composer-director pairs, and guided feedback reveal how collaboration shapes music and story.

A story does not survive the jump from screen to game untouched. What do you keep, what do you let go, and how do you get a team to agree on it? A working session on what changes between watching and playing, the words game developers use, and one idea taken across the line together.

Keynote by Thea Mikkelsen, MA & MSc: Film has never had more possibilities, yet people in the industry feel challenged. To change the situation, now is the time to lead with intent and make the quality of both content and work environment matter.

Step into the shoes and understand the mindset of a film critic. Grasp the aims, the pitfalls, and the myths associated with a trade often misunderstood. We will bust old myths, misconceptions and prejudices, and you will acquire knowledge into good industry practice and journalistic standards.

Local actors have a chance to perform a 1-2 minute monologue to a panel of international agents, get immediate feedback and ask questions.

Five Script Pool and 15 Baltic Event Co-Production Market projects are presented from 15:00 to 18:30 in conversation with communication skills trainer Sibylle Kurz and creative consultant Mar Izquierdo. The selections include debuts, new films by experienced directors, and films for young audiences.

Step into the future of sound with an exclusive Dolby Atmos Workshop, created with Studio 89 (Estonia). This hands-on session explores how immersive audio can elevate storytelling, offering insight into professional workflows, spatial sound techniques, and live demonstrations in a studio environment. Discover how to use sound to shape narrative and emotion, and rethink your approach to cinematic storytelling. The first, seminar, part is open with guests with accreditations and the second, is a closed workshop.

Panel Talk with casting director Yngvill Haga about the casting process of the 2025 Oscar nominated film "Sentimental value". Moderated by Claudia Landsberger.

The masterclass, led by the renowned composer Martin Phipps, explores the creative relationship between director and composer and the collaborative process of bringing music and picture together.

Public pitching will bring 8 European Genre Forum projects from eight countries to the industry audience.

Sophia Tamaro introduces the casting platform eTalenta, followed by a workshop on how to maximise the effectiveness of your talent profile.

Works in Progress presents films fresh out of production from around the world in three categories: International, Baltic, and Children/Youth. Filmmakers pitch each project with selected clips, giving sales agents and festival programmers a feel for its style and tone. One-to-one meetings follow.