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36th FilmFestival Cottbus: YOU DON’T BELONG HERE Wins Main Prize – Best Director Award Goes to MEMORY
A father-son conflict in Romania, childhood memories of the Chechen War and a friendship overshadowed by racial prejudice: The awards of the 36th FilmFestival Cottbus were presented on Saturday evening, 7 November. The Main Prize for Best Film went to YOU DON’T BELONG HERE by Florin Șerban. Vladlena Sandu received…
Latvian films at the 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
The anniversary edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) holds a focus on the Baltic countries, and Latvia is widely represented: nearly 20 films across competitions and programmes along with projects and Latvian professionals at the industry section.
Tallinn Black Nights Honours Priit Pärn, Sven Grünberg and Hilmar Oddsson with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to Estonian animation director Priit Pärn, Estonian film composer Sven Grünberg and Icelandic filmmaker Hilmar Oddsson. The awards were presented at the festival’s opening ceremony on 6 November at Alexela Concert Hall in Tallinn.
Just Film Industry Days 2026: Putting Young Audiences at the Centre
Just Film Industry Days returns for its fourth edition from 18 to 20 November, built on one idea: Young audiences should take part in film culture, not only be marketed to.
TV Beats presents 7 new projects in Screenings and introduces 10 projects by TV Beats Picks
TV Beats Screenings For the third consecutive year, TV Beats Screenings will showcase seven recently completed drama series, offering presenting teams the opportunity to screen an episode of their series, followed by an audience Q&A. Participants will also be able to connect with broadcasters, financiers, sales agents, commissioning partners and…
PÖFF unveils full 30th edition programme, featuring films from 87 countries
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced the full programme for its 30th edition, featuring 230 feature films and 259 shorts from 87 countries. Taking place in Tallinn and Tartu from 6–22 November 2026, PÖFF and its youth and children’s film festival Just Film and PÖFF Shorts, dedicated…
Who are the winners of Astra Film Festival 2026? Vlad Petri wins Best Documentary in the Romania Competition
Astra Film Festival, Romania’s leading international documentary film festival, has announced the winners of its 2026 edition. Among the award-winning films is A Train Passes Every Day and It Never Stops, by Vlad Petri, the major winner in the Romania Competition. In its 33rd year, the Sibiu festival has recognised…
Dua wins the Grand Prix at the 19th CinEast Festival!
At the Awards Ceremony for the 19th CinEast Festival (Central and Eastern European Film Festival in Luxembourg, 9-25 October 2026) held on Saturday 24 October at Kinepolis Kirchberg, the International Jury awarded the Grand Prix to Dua by Blerta Basholli and the Special Jury Prize to Tell Me What You…
Industry@Shorts: Masterclasses, Panels and Speed-Friending for Emerging Filmmakers at Tallinn Black Nights
Industry@Shorts, the rebranded industry arm of PÖFF Shorts, will take place from November 13–14, 2026. The two-day event aligns with the Baltic focus running throughout the 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).
PÖFF Announces Documentary Competitions and Special Screenings
In 2026, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will present a strong selection of documentaries in its two competition programmes with Doc@PÖFF International showcasing 11 world premieres from around the globe. In addition to the documentary programmes, the festival also announced its lineup of Special Screenings.
CinEast 2026 – Highlights of the final week & Awards Ceremony
The CinEast 2026 Opening night on 14 October, with the screening of Fatherland by Paweł Pawlikowski at Kinepolis Kirchberg, was a great success with over 600 spectators, warmly received by our audience. A selection of photos and video from the evening is available on our Facebook page: photos, video.
Submissions now open for Transilvania IFF.26
Submissions for the 26th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival are now open! The festival will take place between 11th and 21st of June 2027 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with submissions accepted until February 1st 2027. Submissions are made online through the Eventival platform. Producers, sales agents and distributors holding…
Cyprus Film Days International Film Festival – Call for Submissions
EVERY STORY DESERVES THE BIG SCREEN Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2027 has opened its Call for Submissions 16–24 April 2027 | Deadline for submissions: 30 November 2026
Works in Progress Unveils 16 New Projects for the 2026 competition
Works in Progress, showcasing films currently in production or post-production and seeking sales agents or festival premieres, introduces 16 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…
Five Projects from Eleven Countries Selected for Script Pool
Five film projects with partners across eleven countries have been selected for the 10th edition of Script Pool, part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and its Discovery Campus education programme. The anniversary selection highlights international collaboration, bringing together creative teams from Europe, Canada and Iran.
Astra Film Festival kicks off in Sibiu - Nine days of documentaries and conversations about real life
From 17 to 25 October, Sibiu once again becomes a place where the world looks different when seen up close. Astra Film Festival 2026 brings together documentaries, conversations with filmmakers and guests, debates and events for audiences of all ages, as well as a special programme for film students.
147 Films from 43 Countries: Full Programme of the 36th FilmFestival Cottbus Announced
147 films from 43 (co-)production countries, including 12 world premieres, six international premieres and 58 German premieres: FilmFestival Cottbus (FFC) has unveiled the full programme of its 36th edition. From 3 to 8 November, Cottbus will showcase contemporary cinema from Central and Eastern Europe, spanning drama, comedy, thrillers, animation, documentaries…
Czech-In Film Festival 2026 - 12th edition: Cinema Facing Freedom
For its 12th edition, the Czech-In Film Festival places the question of freedom at the heart of its programme: How can we remain free in the face of power, memory and the upheavals of the contemporary world?
Baltic Film Competition Lineup Highlights International Collaboration
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced 12 titles for its Baltic Film Competition, featuring three world premieres and one international premiere. The festival has also unveiled ten world premieres in its Critics’ Picks Competition and nine in Rebels with a Cause.
Baltic Event Co-Production Market Presents Its 2026 Project Selection!
From dark comedies and psychological thrillers to historical dramas and imaginative family adventures, Baltic Event Co-Production Market 2026 brings together 15 projects by filmmakers across Europe, exploring identity, family relationships, social tensions and human connection.
