As Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival prepares for its 30th edition, several team members are joining the festival in newly appointed leadership roles and are eager to connect, make plans, and exchange ideas for the jubilee year ahead. You can read more in detail below.
See who is coming to Berlin?
Triin Tramberg
Artistic Director of PÖFF
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-17.02.26
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Mikk Granström
Administrative Manager of PÖFF
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-15.02.26
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Nikolaj Nikitin
Curator of Critics’ Picks Competition Programme,
Festival Programmer
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-22.02.26
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Javier Garcia Puerto
Curator of Rebels with a Cause Competition Programme,
Festival Programmer
Berlin dates: 11.02.26-17.02.26
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Massimo Iannetti
Festival Programmer
Berlin dates: 13.02.26-17.02.26
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Marge Liiske
Head of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event
Berlin dates: 13.02.26-16.02.26
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Dhanushka Gunathilake
Head of Discovery Campus
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-16.02.26
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Egle Loor
Head of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event Communications
Project Manager for Creative Gate
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-16.02.26
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Kristin Uusna
Black Nights Stars Coordinator at Discovery Campus
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-17.02.26
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Jan Joonas Pevkur
Programme Director of Just Film
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-15.02.26
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Kärt Väinola
Just Film Industry Days Coordinator,
Manager of Just Film Works in Progress and Just Film Co-Production Market Sections
Berlin dates: 13.02.26-16.02.26
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Mariliis Pai
Programme coordinator at PÖFF
Youth and Children's Film Festival Just Film
PÖFF Shorts
Berlin dates: 12.02.26-15.02.26
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Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Turns 30 with Major Leadership Changes and a New Curatorial Vision
As it celebrates its 30th edition, PÖFF enters a new chapter, marked by significant leadership changes and a strengthened commitment to artistic excellence, talent development, and international collaboration.
Meet Our Newly Appointed Leaders
Call for Projects: PÖFF Goes to Cannes
For the sixth year in a row, Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) joins forces with the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes to spotlight outstanding international feature films in post-production at the PÖFF Goes to Cannes showcase.
This curated presentation offers filmmakers a unique chance to introduce their projects to leading sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers from around the world.
The deadline for submissions is February 20, 2026.
Mikk Granström Received State Decoration From President of Estonia
President Alar Karis awarded the Order of the White Star, Class V, to PÖFF’s Executive Director and long-time head of Just Film, Mikk Granström, in recognition of his contribution to the development of film culture in Estonia.
Granström said he was deeply moved by the honour, noting that for the past 25 years, he has lived for the film festival with the aim of bringing young audiences to cinemas, introducing them to the world cinema, and encouraging them to make films themselves.
While Granström has handed over leadership of Just Film to Jan Joonas Pevkur, he continues as Executive Director of PÖFF and remains actively involved in film education, which he considers one of his core missions.
The New Baltic Film 2026/1 Is Out Now!
Baltic Film Magazine 2026/1 opens the new film year with a strong focus on Baltic visibility in the international arena.
This issue highlights Baltic filmmakers, producers, and projects shaping the region’s presence across festivals, markets, and co-production platforms.
Inside, you'll find interviews, project highlights, and industry insights. We explore how collaboration, innovation, and cross-border thinking continue to shape the region's future.
Published by PÖFF in collaboration with the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian film institutions.
Filmmakers on PÖFF TV
PÖFF TV takes you backstage with this year’s exclusive interviews with over 70 filmmakers, their insights, and moments you won’t see in the cinema.
Watch & listen now on YouTube and Spotify!
PÖFF TV is brought to you by: Ruum:um, EAS, Visit Estonia and Photopoint.
Co-funded by the European Union.
