The world premiere of  Dāvis Sīmanis’s latest documentary will take place on November 30, 2025, at the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival (IDFF) as part of the Testimonies competition.

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WEMW 2026 takes place from 18 to 20 January 2026 in Trieste (Italy) and offers a myriad of activities during its intense 3-day programme. Let's take a closer look at the two sections dedicated to works in progress.

TALLINN: The 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced the selection for its boldest and most forward-looking programmes, Critics’ Picks and Rebels With a Cause competitions.

PILSEN: The 13th edition of the CEE Animation Forum will gather in Pilsen 4 – 6 November 29 projects in the Pitching Competition, 40 projects on the Market, and almost 200 industry professionals including decision-makers from European broadcasters, festivals, leading distributors and production houses.

WARSAW: The animated film Socks, produced by Page to Pictures, won four awards at Young Horizons Industry 2025, the international coproduction forum focused on films and series aimed at kids and youth.

29 animated projects in Pitching Competition, 40 on the Market; Almost 200 industry professionals including decision-makers from European broadcasters, festivals, leading distributors and production houses.

Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 18 promising projects across three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works.

Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 18 promising projects across three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup features both debut filmmakers and acclaimed directors presenting their latest works.

The 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced the selection for its Critics’ Picks and Rebels With a Cause competitions — two of its boldest and most forward-looking programs celebrating daring cinema and fearless storytelling.