{"id":21790,"date":"2021-05-03T15:44:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T14:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netfest.org\/festivals\/tallinn-black-nights-film-festival\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T01:33:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T00:33:15","slug":"tallinn-black-nights-film-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netfest.org\/fr\/tallinn-black-nights-film-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”P\u00d6FF – Black Nights Film Festival” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:70|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”35″][vc_btn title=”participate” style=”custom” custom_background=”#db0369″ custom_text=”#ffffff” shape=”square” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.poff.ee%2Fen%2F|target:_blank|”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”7 | 23 novembre 2025″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:left|color:%23515151″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space height=”50″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″][vc_empty_space height=”20″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”15257″ img_size=”268×50″ onclick=””][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”29e<\/sup> \u00c9dition” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:120|text_align:left|color:%23e5e5e5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1690124798285{margin-top: -50px !important;}”]Started in 1997, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival<\/strong><\/span> has grown into one of the biggest film festivals in Northern Europe and busiest regional industry platforms, hosting more than 1000 guests and industry delegates and over 160 journalists. The festival\"\" screens around 250 features and more than 300 shorts and animations and sees an attendance of 80 000 people annually.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of 2014 the festival holds the FIAPF accreditation for holding an international competition programme which puts the festival into the so- called A-category of film festivals, alongside other 14 festivals in the world.
\nJoin the Wolf Pack<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A P\u00d6FF Wolf is a pack animal who knows that he\u2019ll get farther working together with the others. Without you, our cinema audience and supporters, this film festival, largely cobbled together on pure enthusiasm in 1997, would not be what it is today. Every year, P\u00d6FF is kept in constant movement by wonderful collaboration where the audience and the films are connected by volunteers, more than 300 by today. Together in our small Estonia, we have succeeded in filling the black nights of November with unique northern lights which manifest as bright film experiences on cinema screens and attract filmmakers from different corners of the world to enjoy it all with us.<\/span><\/p>\n

The gathering places of the P\u00d6FF Wolves in Estonian cinemas remain the same, but the routes are different every year. Besides grit and courage, P\u00d6FF\u2019s growth preconditions include the will and desire to see past the horizon in order to constantly broaden our view of the world. Thus, P\u00d6FF\u2019s programme always wanders beyond its comfort zone. The P\u00d6FF Wolves are not afraid of new cultural spaces, burning questions and emotions which make us laugh, astound us and move us in their bracing authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Nights Film Festival (in Estonian as P\u00d6FF \u2013 Pimedate \u00d6\u00f6de Filmifestival) aims to present a comprehensive selection of world cinema to Estonian, Baltic and North European audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Festival is recognised by FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) and since 2014 accredited to organise an international non-specialised feature film competition along with 15 other film festivals around the world (including Berlin, Cannes, Karlovy Vary, Moscow, Venice, San Sebastian, Warsaw, Tokyo and others).<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Nights Film Festival also holds specialised competitive sections, non-competitive sections, as well as sub-festivals for youth films, short films and animations.
\nThe Festival is organised by the non-profit organisation MT\u00dc Pimedate \u00d6\u00f6de Filmifestival (in English NGO Black Nights Film Festival).<\/span><\/p>\n

MT\u00dc Pimedate \u00d6\u00f6de Filmifestival (in English NGO Black Nights Film Festival)
\nTelliskivi 60a\/2, 10412
\nTallinn, Estonia
\nPhone: +372 56 208 308
\nE-mail: info@poff.ee<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Black Nights Film Festival Programme Overview” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:26|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20italic%3A700%3Aitalic”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\"\"The Black Nights Film Festival programme includes three competitive sections and various non-competitive sections for feature films.<\/span><\/p>\n

Official Selection \u2013 Competition<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Official Selection \u2013 Competition is an international non-specialised competition presenting feature-length (60 minutes and over) films from around the world completed after the 15th of September 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

Priority will be given to films with a World or International Premiere. The minimum premiere requirement is a European Regional Premiere. European films and co-produced films presented in their country of origin remain eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Festival will not accept films in the Official Selection \u2013 Competition that has been in competition at another festival accredited by FIAPF as a Competitive Feature Film Festival. The Festival reserves the right to evaluate eligible films for the competition on a case by case basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

A film in this competition is eligible for a maximum of two awards (including Grand Prix) within the competition. The Grand Prix and Best Director award and the grant cannot be given to the same film.<\/span><\/p>\n

First Feature Competition<\/strong><\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The First Feature Competition is an international competition for debut films. The competition presents feature-length debut (60 minutes and over, first-time feature film directing status) films from around the world completed after 15th of September 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

Priority will be given to films with a World or International Premiere. The minimum premiere requirement is a European Regional Premiere. European films and co-produced films presented in their country of origin remain eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Festival will not accept films in the First Feature Competition that have been in competition at another festival accredited by FIAPF as a Competitive Feature Film Festival. The festival reserves the right to evaluate eligible films for competition on a case by case basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

B<\/strong>altic Film Competition<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> (19th \u2013 25th of November 2022)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Baltic Film Competition presents feature (documentaries and animation included) length (60 minutes and over) films from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania or with significant participation from one of these countries completed after 15th of September 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

Priority will be given to films with a World or International premiere, but films which have previously premiered in Estonia are also eligible. The participation of the film in any other competition of the Festival does not exclude the eligibility for Baltic Film Competition. The festival reserves the right to evaluate eligible films for the competition on a case by case basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rebels with a Cause Competition\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rebels with a Cause Competition programme showcases the untraditional means of expression of filmmaking, as well as innovative narrative or dramaturgy, symbiosis with other forms of art and new takes on technical solutions or in aesthetics. The Competition incorporates both a full feature and a short film section. The films must be completed after the 15th of September 2021. The minimum premiere requirement is a European Premiere.
\nPriority will be given to films with a World, International or European premieres. The festival reserves the right to evaluate eligible films for the competition on a case by case basis.\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Non-competitive programme<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Films submitted for the non-competitive programme, or not selected for competitions, can be invited to other sections with a minimum requirement being their Estonian Premiere. There is no geographic restriction for films in non-competitive sections. The films must be completed after the 15th of September 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

The non-competitive programs are the following.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current Waves<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The program offers a panoramic view of the trends and currents of world cinema, including a selection of festival favourites and fresh films that have caught the eye of the festival\u2019s programme team.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0#P\u00d6FFTRENDING<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The haute couture of culture documentaries and features, exploring topics such as art, fashion, urban culture etc, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary cultural phenomena and trends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Doc@P\u00d6FF<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A selection of the latest documentary highlights, regardless of their geographic origin or topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

Midnight Shivers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Over-the-top fantasy spree, the cream of the crop of recent horror and fantasy cinema.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0TV Beats<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A programme dedicated to fresh drama series, aimed at highlighting the increasingly blurry line between the small and the big screen.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_custom_heading text=”Awards & Prizes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”20489″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]Official Selection \u2013 Competition<\/strong>
\nGrand Prix for the Best Film (Grant of 10,000 Euros, shared by the Director and Producer)
\nBest Director (Grant of 5000 Euros)
\nBest Cinematography (Grant of 1000 Euros)
\nBest Script
\nBest Actor
\nBest Actress
\nBest Original Score
\nBest Production Design<\/span><\/p>\n

First Feature Competition:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The Award for the Best First Feature Film (Grant of 5000 Euros, shared by the Director and Producer)
\n\u2022 Two Special Jury Prizes
\n\u2022 A film in this competition is eligible for one award within the competition<\/span><\/p>\n

Rebels With Cause Competition:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The Award for Best Film (award for Director)
\n\u2022 The Award for Best Short Film (award for Director)<\/span><\/p>\n

Baltic Film Competition:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 The Award for Best Baltic Feature Film (Grant of 3200 Euros shared by the Director and Producer)<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional awards presented:<\/strong>
\nLifetime Achievement Award
\nAudience Award (Grant of 2 000 Euros, the award for Director)* Award can be presented for either film from the main festival and\/or Just Film Festival programme
\nNetwork for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award
\nInternational Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award
\nCross Religion award presented by the spiritual leaders of the largest congregations in Estonia
\nBruni O’Ya Stipend for Internationally Acknowledged Estonian Talent (with the scholarship of 1000\u20ac)<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_empty_space height=”50″][vc_btn title=”see more” style=”custom” custom_background=”#6b6b6b” custom_text=”#f7f7f7″ shape=”square” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.poff.ee%2Fen%2Fabout%2Fregulations%2F|target:_blank|” css=”.vc_custom_1620055287480{margin-top: -100px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_separator border_width=”2″][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Other Festivals” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:38|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space]

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