Opening Ceremony

Black Nights Film Festival’s formal opening ceremony takes place on Friday the 8th of November at 7 pm at Alexela Concert Hall. This year, in addition to the fancy photo shoot, ceremony and opening film, several special surprises await the guests. Come and celebrate the start of one of the most important cultural events of the year!

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At this exclusive ceremony, the world premiere of Riho Unt's brand-new animated film Casablanca will be screened, accompanied by live music.

The evening will be hosted by Doris Tislar and Jan Ehrenberg, with a special touch added by warm clay mugs featuring characters from Casablanca.

During the ceremony, the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Bruno O'Ya Young Actor Scholarship will be presented.
Following the ceremony, the festival’s opening film Long Story Short will be screened—a comedy by German director David Dietl that delves into the complexity of human relationships, proving that love and friendship are the most precious gifts in life.

Note! Dress code: formal, black tie.

The doors of the concert hall will open for guests at 5:45 PM, allowing time to reconnect with friends and take photos on the festival's black carpet before the ceremony begins. Please arrive on time.

After the opening, all guests are invited to the after-party at Club Monument (Vana-Posti 8).

Those arriving late will not be admitted to the hall! We hope for your understanding!

Guests will be photographed before the ceremony – please arrive at the concert hall no later than 18:30 to conveniently capture the festive moment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENTS
Dress code: black tie
Seating is not specified
No age restriction for the opening gala
The age limit for the afterparty is 18 years / Anyone under 18 can attend with a parent, another legal representative, or adult attendant
Every guest must present a valid ticket, including infants
Those arriving late will not be admitted to the hall
Taking photos/filming is not allowed
Please send wheelchair ticket requests to info@piletilevi.ee.
The 1st and 2nd row of the first balcony and the 1st row of the second balcony have limited visibility due to a safety barrier

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