Starting this autumn, graduates of basic school will be able to study at the school operating under the COSMOS unit of the Ida-Virumaa Vocational Education Centre in Ida-Virumaa, where they will learn the technical skills needed on film sets—from production to lighting and sound.

The Black Nights Film Festival has joined the fellow organisations from across the European film and audiovisual sector in issuing a joint statement calling for the protection of the Creative Europe – MEDIA Programme as the EU prepares the new AgoraEU Programme.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will host the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) from 9–12 November 2026 in Tallinn, Estonia.

Teams from the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), the Youth and Children’s Film Festival (Just Film), PÖFF Shorts, and Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event will be attending the 79th Cannes Film Festival. We’re looking forward to meeting colleagues and partners, exchanging ideas, and continuing to build toward the next festival year 🤝 Who is attending Cannes? 

Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) internship program for 2026 edition is now open for applicants. Opportunities range from marketing and translation to television content production. The application deadline is May 14.