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PÖFF at CANNES 2024
BLACK NIGHTS GOES TO CANNES

Tallinn Black Nights Goes to Cannes showcase will be held on Saturday 18 May 2024 from 14:00 – 15:50 (Palais K, Palais des Festivals).

Goes to Cannes enables film festivals or markets around the world to showcase a curated selection of original works-in-progress by most promising talents. The curator of the project, Triin Tramberg commented: "Goes to Cannes is a great opportunity to present projects in post-production at one of the largest film markets in the world. We always give priority to the filmmakers who have previously presented their projects at our festival's industry strand, Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic event, for example at Co-Production Market, Script Pool or European Genre Forum."

She joyfully added: "This year we are truly happy, because two projects that were presented in development a few years ago, have finally been filmed. Notably, three directors whose previous films premiered at PÖFF, will present their new projects.

The 5 lucky titles are:

The Activist
Directed by: Romas Zabarauskas (Lithuania)
Produced by: Naratyvas
Country of production: Lithuania
Genre: Thriller

The Father
Directed by: Tereza Nvotová (Slovakia)
Produced by: DANAE Production (SK), moloko film (CZ), Lava Films (PL)
Countries of production: Slovakia, Czechia, Poland
Genre: drama

Mo Papa
Directed by: Eeva Mägi (Estonia)
Produced by: Kinosaurus Film OÜ, Kultuurikuur OÜ
Country of production: Estonia
Genre: drama

Dreaming Of Lions  
Directed by: Paolo Marinou-Blanco
Produced by: Promenade (PT), Darya Films (PT), Capuri (BR), Cinetica Produccions (ES)
Country of production: Portugal, Brazil, Spain
Genre: tragycomedy

The Evil That Binds Us (working title)
Directed by: Nicolás Postiglione
Produced by: Oro Films (CL), Whisky Content (MX)
Countries of production: Chile, Mexico
Genre: drama/thriller

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Check out our Goes To Cannes showcase trailer!

PÖFF at CANNES 2024
FANTASTIC 7
Back for a second round at Marché du Film, PÖFF joins the ranks of the Fantastic 7 initiative - a connection of seven acclaimed genre film festivals.

Each festival presents one project that is in post-production or recently completed. The event draws a diverse audience of investors, distributors, sales agents, and genre film enthusiasts.

In 2024, PÖFF showcases Dog Of God, a Latvian adult folk tale directed by Raitis Ābele and Lauris Ābele and produced by Kristele Pudane and Giovanni Labadessa. The film tells a story about a 17th century Swedish Livonian village, where constant rain and drunkenness prevail. When a stolen relic sparks witchcraft accusations, an 80-year-old self-proclaimed werewolf named the Dog of God arrives with a mysterious gift: The Devil’s Balls.

The Fantastic 7 showcase will be held on 19 May 2024 | 12:00-13:50 (Palais K, Palais des Festivals)

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PÖFF at CANNES 2024
FESTIVALS HUB AND CO-PRODUCTION NIGHT

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festivals will also participate at Festivals Hub - an exclusive program and venue designed specifically to welcome and connect film festival and market directors, programmers & industry leaders. Festivals Hub aims to establish a community where festival and market professionals can engage with one another, spark collaborations and create new partnerships

The programme runs from the 14th until the 22th of May and is yet to be announced. 

NB! Be sure to join us at the Co-Production Night on May 18th as well!

PÖFF at CANNES 2024
MEET OUR TEAM AT THE HEART OF THE FILM INDUSTRY!

Our meeting point is at Pavilion 120, International Village Riviera.
Let's make plans for the upcoming Black Nights!
Save the date: 8-24 November 2024

• Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Founder and Director
• Programme Director

Mikk Granström

• Black Nights Film Festival CEO
• Children's and Youth Film Festival Just Film Programme Director

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Cannes dates: 17-21 May

Marge Liiske
Head of Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event
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Cannes dates: 15-21 May

Triin Tramberg

Script Pool Manager at Industry@Tallinn
International Works in Progress Manager at Industry@Tallinn
Managing Director of Black Nghts Discovery Campus
Curator of First Feature Competitlion programme

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Cannes dates: 14-21 May

Eliisa Pass
Head of International Press and Communications
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Cannes dates: 15-22 May

Sigrid Saaremets
Head of the Guest Department
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Cannes dates: 15-22 May

Jette Karmin
Black Nights Film Festival programme coordinator
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Cannes dates: 15-22 May

Mariliis Pai
Programme coordinator of Just Film and PÖFF Shorts
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Cannes dates: 15-22 May

Mirjam Teiss

Head of Marketing and Industry@Tallinn &; Baltic Event
Cannes dates: 22-26 May