Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, Northern Europe’s most vibrant summit for audiovisual professionals, will take place from November 14–21 in Tallinn. This year’s edition introduces a rich programme of masterclasses, project presentations, panels, talks, and networking opportunities. To help navigate the packed schedule, producer Johanna Maria Tamm shares her top picks.

Johanna Maria Tamm is a producer and partner at Stellar Film, and her works have premiered at leading festivals such as Cannes Critics’ Week, Toronto, Hot Docs, Göteborg, and Tallinn Black Nights. At Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, she participates in the TV Beats Co-Financing market with a series project, Business as Usual.

Take a look at Johanna's top picks from the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event 2025 programme, and her comments on her selections.

Lecture: From Shorts to Features - Live Action
November 14, 14:15
Tallink City Hotel, Function Area
Having worked closely with Anna, I know how deeply she approaches each story and how she shares her insights. It’s a great opportunity to hear from a filmmaker whose path has been guided by strong vision and authenticity.

Project Pitching: TV Beats Co-Financing Market
November 17, 10:45
Apollo Kino Coca-Cola Plaza, 1st Lux Hall
Pitching sessions are always a great way to take the pulse of the industry, to see what’s being developed, what excites people, and where new collaborations might begin.

Contemporary Script Style and Dialogue
November 19, 16:00
Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
As the industry evolves, so do our ways of telling stories. Everything begins with a script, and as a creative producer, I’m eager to explore how to guide my projects toward stronger, more emotionally engaging storytelling.

The Shrinking Gap Between Theatrical and Streaming Releases
November 20, 16:00
Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
We’re clearly moving into a new era, though it’s not yet clear what it will look like. I’d rather be on the train that’s already moving and figure it out together than stay behind.

Sustainable Filmmaking Workshop
November 21, 09:30
Nordic Hotel Forum, Arcturus
Sustainability in filmmaking is deeply important to me, yet every time I need to prepare a new strategy for funding. I’m hoping to learn ways to keep what truly matters front and centre while navigating the bureaucracy.

Beyond the Usual Suspects: Who ELSE is Out There Buying Indie Film in International Digital
November 21, 11:30
Nordic Hotel Forum, Capella
As the streaming landscape keeps shifting, it’s crucial to look beyond the usual players and explore new ways of connecting films with their audiences. I’m particularly interested in hearing Wendy’s insights on how to approach niche and regional platforms and find the most fitting homes for the films we create.

Check the full event programme at Industry@Tallinn & BalticEvent at industry.poff.ee.

Selected events will also be available online after the event.

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