In 2025, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event celebrates its 24th edition, bringing film professionals and emerging talents together in Tallinn. The eight-day programme includes project presentations, masterclasses, workshops, conferences, and talent labs, along with plenty of networking opportunities. It’s an inspiring environment for everyone interested in the future of film and television, as well as for those interested in creativity, storytelling, and learning from the best in the audiovisual sector!
Whether you’re a filmmaker, composer, producer, student, or creative professional - come and join us! Grab your accreditation for full-week access, or book a 35-euro day ticket for individual sessions that fit your interests.
Learn how the Oscar-winning Flow arranged its distribution & brand building, what are the visual storytelling insights of Debra McGuire, a costume designer of Friends and The Morning Show, and check out the freshest series titles of our regions, and so much more!
Whether you’re a filmmaker, composer, producer, student, or creative professional - come and join us! Grab your accreditation for full-week access, or book a 35-euro day ticket for individual sessions that fit your interests.
Here’s a selection of standout events one should not miss!
Masterclass: The Clay Animation World of Izabela Plucińska
November 15, 10:30 / Tallink City Hotel, Function Area
Speaker: Izabela Plucinska
In this masterclass, director Izabela Plucińska will demonstrate the stages of her animation workflow and discuss the creative inspirations behind her films.
TV Beats Screenings
In 2025, you have the opportunity to check out the freshest drama series in the region as TV Beats will introduce five newly completed titles to sales agents, distributors, and professionals from the local and international TV and film industry. The 2025 line-up features productions from the Nordic countries, Eastern Europe, and Spain.
TV Beats Screening 1 + Q & A / The Danish Woman
November 16, 17:00 / Apollo Kino Plaza, Hall 6
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.
TV Beats Screening 2 + Q & A / Pubertad
November 17, 09:30 / Apollo Kino Plaza, 1st Lux Hall
An alleged sexual assault among adolescents 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.
TV Beats Screening 3 + Q & A / The Moloch Files
November 17, 16:30 / Apollo Kino Plaza, 1st Lux Hall
After an attack on the president, investigative journalist Martin Braun teams up with young online researcher Julia to uncover exactly what happened and why. After the screening, meet the creatives behind the series in a Q & A Session.
TV Beats Screening 4 / Icebreaker + Q & A
November 18, 09:30 / Apollo Kino Plaza, 4th Lux Hall
An Icebreaker is stranded in a winter storm during the longest, darkest Solstice night. Coast Guard Sanna Tanner leads the rescue team, haunted by disturbing events. Sanna races to solve the mystery before she becomes the next target. After the screening, meet the creatives behind the series in a Q & A Session.
TV Beats Screening 5 / In Darkness + Q & A
November 18, 17:00 / Apollo Kino Plaza, 4th Lux Hall
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.
How to Design an Oscar-Winning Work - Flow
November 19, 12:00 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
The team behind the award-winning Latvian film Flow shares their journey of bringing stories to life using the open 3D creation suite Blender. Get inspired to explore new tools and techniques for your own creative projects.
Open Lecture by Costume Designer Debra McGuire
November 19, 16:15 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Speaker: Debra McGuire
Fine artist, fashion designer, and costume designer Debra McGuire, best known for her 10-year run on the hit show Friends, will present her career journey starting from the 80s. A must-attend session for anyone interested in the art of character through visual storytelling.
AI in Your Hands - and in Your Films
November 19, 13:00 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Moderator: Kristen Davis
Panelist: Maciej Żemojcin
In this session, we’ll explore two perspectives on AI in filmmaking. First, practical AI tools from virtual environments to automated scheduling, dubbing, post-production, and data management. Second, a collective reflection on what kind of future we want to build. During the session, we’ll ask producers and filmmakers directly: What is it you desire? What kind of future do you want?
Immersion Through Music: Shared Tools of Film and Game Scoring
November 19, 13:30 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
Moderator: Thea Zaitsev
Panelists: Liina Sumera, Natasha Skult, Nicola Piovesan
This panel will explore shared techniques, creative approaches, and storytelling strategies, showing how each medium can inspire and enrich the other. These panelists will share workflow insights and practical lessons for composers, directors, and music supervisors working across film and interactive projects. Essential for anyone curious about the evolving dialogue between music and visual storytelling.
Dialogue on Contracts: What Should and Shouldn't Be In a Contract
November 19, 15:30 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
Moderator: Priit Lätt
Panelist: Helena Tulve
In this interactive panel workshop, attorney-at-law Priit Lätt and composer Helena Tulve come together to highlight the essentials of film composer agreements. Designed for composers, producers, directors, and anyone working at the intersection of music and film, the session provides tools to enter negotiations more confidently and build stronger, fairer collaborations.
November 20, 15:30 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Altair
Moderator: Claudia Landsberger
Speaker: Frank Moiselle, Raakel Huikuri, Pääru Oja, Henessi Schmidt
In this panel, Frank Moiselle (Vikings: Valhalla), Heli Jürisson (The Agency, Tenet), and Raakel Huikuri (Vikings: Valhalla), alongside actors Pääru Oja and Henessi Schmidt, will explore the art and strategy of casting, the collaboration between actors and agents, and what it takes to stand out in today’s international screen industry. A must for emerging actors, casting professionals, and anyone curious about how on-screen talent is discovered.
Horror Elements in Children's Movies
November 20, 14:20 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
Speaker: Marjo Kovanen
In this panel, Marjo Kovanen will bring an interesting point of view to the table: how horror elements in children’s films are not just about scares but about crafting stories that resonate deeply with young audiences.
Meet the Director Jessica Hausner
November 20, 17:30 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Sirius
Speaker: Jessica Hausner
Meet Jessica Hausner, the acclaimed Austrian filmmaker behind Lovely Rita (2001), Lourdes (2009), Little Joe(2019), and Club Zero (2023). A Cannes regular and co-founder of the production company coop99, she has become one of the most distinctive cinematic voices. Don’t miss the chance to hear her share insights into her creative process, visual language, and journey through international cinema.
The Black Cat Phenomenon: Global Reach, Distribution & Brand Building of Flow
November 20, 17:45 / Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
Speaker: Matīss Kaža
Producer Matīss Kaža unpacks how Flow (2024) - the creative and distribution powerhouse behind the film - built international reach, audience engagement, and a strong brand identity. Learn how strategic festival launches, smart partnerships, and global deal-making turned Flow into one of the most successful European releases of recent years.
Unlock the full programme here and don’t forget to secure your spot with Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event accreditation or a day pass.
See you in Tallinn - let’s shape the future of storytelling together!