As the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event has already taken off, we have asked director Arun Tamm to selected their favourite sessions from the programme!
Arun Tamm, an acclaimed Estonian director, gained recognition with his short The Bastards, leading to his debut feature Bad Hair Friday, which earned nominations at Raindance and Tallinn Black Nights. He then shifted to commercials, becoming a sought-after director. Currently, he's in post-production for his period crime series Von Fock and developing his next feature, Container, starring Dar Salim. Here are his suggestions of the events that one should not miss!
International Screen Institute: Audience design
November 20, 9:00 Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
Let’s start from the beginning of the collaborative process, the early stage of development when directors and producers should explore and engage the audience Benjamin Cölle will lead a workshop on Audience Design, hosted by the International Screen Institute as part of the Script Pool, within the Discovery Campus educational program.
Film for the Future: Exploring Sustainable Filmmaking Practices in Sweden and the Baltic States
November 20, 15:00 Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
Moving on to the production stage and a very relevant topic in today’s industry – a session on sustainable filmmaking practices in Sweden and the Baltic States. I can proudly add that my latest production is a “green” one!
Actually Useful AI tools for Creatives
November 21, 13:15 Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
AI is used in all aspects of filmmaking today – whether we work with text, image, sound, or 3D, at any stage of a project’s life cycle. Therefore, it is definitely useful to join the following panel discussion organised by Just Film Industry Days.
Networking Session by Amanda Graham
November 19, 15:30 Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
But, naturally, we all still work with people, not machines, so while keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the field of technology, we cannot escape interacting with actual humans. If you struggle with that, let the inspiring Amanda Graham tear you right out of your comfort zone and teach you how to survive there.
Project Pitching: Baltic Event Co-Production Market
November 20, 16:30 Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Now it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of our labor! For the first time since 2005, Co-Production Market projects will feature a public pitch – an excellent chance to gather feedback and see others' work. I'm excited to announce I'll be presenting my own project: Container, an Estonian-Norwegian production by Madis Tüür and Münchhausen Films.
International Works in Progress
November 21, 9:45 Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza
Just Film Works in Progress
November 21, 15:00 Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza
Baltic Event Works in Progress
November 22, 9:45 Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza
Don’t miss out on the Works in Progress presentations – there are 17 projects in three categories almost ready to be released into the wild world. Go and get the first glimpse of the next hot titles.
TV Beats Screening Days
November 19–20, Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza / Cinema Artis
And last, but not the least, dedicate a full day to watch fresh new drama production from the region at the first ever TV Beats Screening Days. Five new drama series will be shown for sales agents, distributors, and industry professionals. I’m thrilled to announce that the lineup includes the world premiere of Von Fock, an Estonian historical crime series I directed.
Check the full programme of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event here