Ever wondered where the PÖFF wolves spend their days, dream up new ideas and plan the next edition of the festival? Since 2009, Telliskivi Creative City has been our home. Now we're inviting you to explore our neighbourhood! Discover great food, inspiring art, Estonian design, cinematic experiences and places where you might just bump into a PÖFF wolf.
From 6 to 22 November, PÖFF30 brings international film stars, cinema lovers and guests from around the world to Tallinn. But the festival experience doesn't have to end when you leave the cinema.
At Telliskivi Creative City, you can discover a whole different world of culture before your next screening or after a long day of films.
Once a railway repair area where locomotives were maintained during the Soviet era, Telliskivi has transformed into a vibrant hub of creative businesses, galleries, theatres, restaurants, design shops and studios.
Over nearly two decades, this former industrial district has become the heart of Estonia's creative industries. Meanwhile, PÖFF, which has grown alongside Telliskivi, has become one of Northern Europe's leading A-list film festivals.
Curiosity, creativity and the courage to experiment have shaped both throughout the years.
We've put together a selection of recommendations from the PÖFF wolves to help you discover where to go, what to see and where to slow down in Telliskivi Creative City.
Some of the best festival ideas are born over a good cup of coffee. Fika is one of those places where you might spot PÖFF wolves working behind their laptops, discussing films or simply taking a well-deserved break.
Located in the heart of Telliskivi Creative City, Fika is all about specialty coffee and enjoying the moment. Carefully selected coffee beans, a cosy atmosphere and freshly baked local pastries make it an ideal stop before your next screening or after a long festival day.
This year, Fika is also one of the official meeting spots for PÖFF friends.
Discover Fika's special festival offer.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: You don't have to watch every film back to back. Sometimes a great story needs a little time to sink in. Take a break before your next screening, invite your friends for coffee or matcha and share your thoughts about the films you've just seen. Some films become even better after a good conversation!
Von Krahl is a familiar favourite among the PÖFF wolves, a place where culture, good company and fascinating stories come together.
This year, PÖFF's short film and animation festival PÖFF Shorts returns to Von Krahl, bringing the legendary Night Cinema back to Telliskivi, along with an entire day dedicated to dance and poetry films.
These films surprise, inspire reflection and pack a whole world of emotions into just a few minutes.
Image: PÖFF Shorts at Von Krahl
And the experience doesn't have to end when the screen goes dark!
Von Krahl's #pilpil bar is one of the official meeting spots for PÖFF friends. It's the perfect place to discuss the films you've seen, plan your next screenings or simply soak up the festival atmosphere over delicious food and drinks.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: Give short films a chance! Sometimes ten minutes can tell a story more powerful than a two-hour feature. And after the screening, stay a little longer, enjoy something to eat or drink and spend time with fellow film lovers. The most interesting conversations often begin after the credits have rolled.
The PÖFF wolves are passionate about Estonian success stories and people who dare to change the world.
One of them is Reet Aus, whose brand's studio store is located in Telliskivi Creative City, inside the distinctive Roomaja building.
Reet Aus brings together design, sustainability and upcycling, transforming existing materials into something new and valuable.
For PÖFF's 30th anniversary, Reet Aus and PÖFF have created a special collection of bags and practical accessories, giving old festival advertising materials a new life.
At the studio store, you'll discover inspiring Estonian design and fresh ideas for making more conscious choices.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: Great design doesn't just have to look beautiful. It can also carry an important message and help change the world, one step at a time. And if you'd like to take a little piece of PÖFF home with you, don't miss our special collection!
To celebrate PÖFF's 30th anniversary, we've opened three exhibitions in Telliskivi Creative City, bringing the festival's history, stories and unforgettable moments right into our home neighbourhood.
All three exhibitions are open to visitors and invite you to discover how PÖFF has grown and evolved over three decades.
Stars in the Night: 20 Encounters from PÖFF's History
Telliskivi Creative City's Outdoor Gallery
This photography exhibition pays tribute to the festival's guests through 20 remarkable portraits from PÖFF's history.
Since the very first edition in 1997, PÖFF has welcomed numerous influential figures from the world of cinema.
Among the personalities featured are Aki Kaurismäki, Philip Glass, Peter Greenaway, Neil Jordan and Michael Nyman.
These are encounters with people who have helped shape PÖFF's story and left their mark on both the festival and Estonian film culture.
The exhibition is open until the end of 2026.
30 Editions of PÖFF. 30 Posters. 30 Stories.
PÖFF Headquarters, Telliskivi 60a/2, 3rd floor
A permanent exhibition of festival posters has opened in the corridor of PÖFF's headquarters, bringing together all 30 PÖFF posters for the very first time, from the inaugural festival to this year's anniversary edition.
It's a visual journey through three decades, showing how the festival's identity and creative expression have evolved over time.
The latest addition is the PÖFF30 poster created by legendary Estonian animation director and artist Priit Pärn.
And the best part? These posters will continue to decorate the walls of our home long after the festival ends!
Both exhibitions have been created in cooperation with Telliskivi Creative City.
30 Editions of PÖFF, 30 Years of Stories, Thousands of Films and a Million Memories
Kolme Puu Outdoor Gallery, Telliskivi Creative City
The third exhibition takes visitors straight into the heart of the PÖFF experience!
Through photography, premieres, red-carpet moments, celebrations, everyday festival life and behind-the-scenes stories come alive.
These are the moments that make a festival what it is: people, emotions, unexpected encounters and memories that stay with us long after the cinema lights come back on.
The exhibition has been created in cooperation with Comdecor, a long-standing PÖFF partner that has helped bring the festival's visual identity to life and create its unmistakable atmosphere across festival venues.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: Find your favourite poster or portrait and discover how many different stories can be hidden in a single image. Perhaps an old poster will bring back memories of a film you watched at PÖFF years ago.
And if you'd like to see how the exhibitions were opened, take a look at the PÖFF30 exhibition opening photo gallery.
Beyond the PÖFF exhibitions, Telliskivi Creative City is full of art waiting to be discovered. Explore galleries along the shopping streets, installations in the courtyard's Kuppel Gallery and Konteiner, and fascinating exhibitions at Fotografiska, DokFoto Centre and Vaal Gallery.
There's plenty to discover!
The PÖFF wolves know that great food has a special way of bringing people together. And at FoodStudio, it's about much more than simply sharing a meal.
Here, cooking becomes an experience where everyone can take part, learn something new and enjoy spending time together.
The PÖFF team has a particularly warm relationship with FoodStudio. This year, we also hosted a gathering for our festival ambassadors here.
Our team never tires of praising FoodStudio's hospitality, quality and ability to turn shared cooking experiences and gatherings into truly memorable occasions.
Every detail is thoughtfully considered, making guests feel genuinely welcome and cared for.
If you're looking for something special to do with friends or colleagues, keep an eye on FoodStudio's cooking experiences and events.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: Some of the best memories are made around a shared table. And as every wolf knows, a happy pack is one that's well fed, well looked after and in great spirits!
Telliskivi Creative City is full of small shops, studios and design brands where you might discover something truly special.
Explore Estonian design, craftsmanship, art and sustainable creations.
Stop by TALI Design Shop or Stella Soomlais Studio to see what local designers have to offer.
What makes these little shops and studios especially charming is that you might find the designers themselves working behind the counter or creating something new.
It's a chance to hear the authentic stories behind the products directly from the people who make them.
And perhaps you'll find a gift that carries a story, rather than just a price tag.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: Don't rush. Sometimes the most exciting discoveries happen when you allow yourself to wander without a plan.
At Telliskivi Creative City, you don't always have to step inside a gallery to experience art.
Just look around!
Larger-than-life street art, installations, posters and creative details turn the entire neighbourhood into one big adventure.
But when darkness falls, it's worth paying extra attention.
Rumour has it that a mysterious wolf lives in Telliskivi Creative City, appearing only after daylight fades. It doesn't howl or leave any tracks, but those who pay attention might just notice its presence. Keep an eye on the building walls, as you may spot a PÖFF wolf made of light, quietly watching over its home in the darkness.
It's PÖFF's familiar wolf symbol, brought to life as a light projection on one of Telliskivi's buildings. A little mysterious greeting to everyone who finds their way into our neighbourhood.
PÖFF Wolf's Tip: A true PÖFF wolf feels right at home in the dark. Can you find our glowing wolf?
Telliskivi Creative City is a place where creativity, culture, and community come together every day. For us, it's home, and during the festival, we want to share that feeling with every film lover.
So, if you have some time before your next screening, don't rush home just yet. Follow in the footsteps of the PÖFF wolves, discover a new favourite spot, catch up with friends, and let yourself be surprised.
The best festival stories don't always happen inside a cinema. Sometimes, they begin over a cup of coffee, a chance encounter, or a mysterious wolf that only appears after dark.
See you at Telliskivi Creative City!
PÖFF30 takes place from 6 to 22 November 2026.