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Christopher Vourlias If there’s anything to be learned from the massive, industry-shaping disruptions of recent years — from the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic to the lingering fallout from the war in Ukraine — it’s that “the role of the big festivals in the industry ecosystem is crucial,” according to Tiina Lokk, director of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. “When festivals were canceled or changed their dates due to COVID, the cycle of film releases went down the drain, which had a direct impact on cinemas and the whole business model,” Lokk tells Variety. While streaming platforms and Zoom meetings offered a “temporary remedy,” she adds, “it was not a real substitute for live interaction, contacts in a business climate.”

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‘My Dear Mother,’ ‘The Last Divorce of Communism,’ ‘Von Fock’ Tease New Chapter for Baltic TV Shows: ‘Culturally Specific and Universally Relevant’

Marta Balaga With Baltic shows growing bigger and bolder and producers looking for more international collaborators, local creators reach for original stories and established IPs, delivering period dramas and timely satires. However, crime shows, whether contemporary – like this year’s Berlinale Series Market Selects “My Dear Mother” – or set in the 19th century, still take the crown.

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Tallinn Black Nights Fest Honcho Tiina Lokk on her Program, Fighting Conflicts and Cuts. ‘If Someday A-List Stars Would Like to Come We’ll Find the Money’

Annika Pham Tiina Lokk, the founder and managing director of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (known as PÖFF), one of the largest festivals in Northern Europe, has put together with her team of 15 programmers, another strong and varied harvest for the fest’s 28th edition unspooling Nov. 8-23 in the Estonian capital.

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Omar Sy Vehicle ‘Out of Control’ Among 11 World Premieres Lined Up for Tallinn Black Nights Fest Main Competition

Annika Pham The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (known as PÖFF) has unveiled the full lineup of its flagship Official Selection, whose 18 features from 23 countries will compete for the coveted €20,000 ($21,600) Grand Prix. They include 11 world premieres. The jury is helmed by acclaimed German director Christoph Hochhäusler.

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‘Operation Sabre’ Among Five Event Series Heading to First Screening Day at Tallinn TV Beats Forum (EXCLUSIVE)

Annika Pham Beta Film’s Serbian thriller “Operation Sabre” – crowned at both Canneseries (best ensemble cast) and Brno’s Serial Killer (best TV show) – and the Latvia-Ukraine co-production “Mutiny” – about a true-life rebellion against the Soviet regime – are among the five high-end series selected for the TV Beats Forum’s inaugural Screening Day at Tallinn Black Nights, kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Black Nights Film Festival Prepares the Next Generation With Just Film Industry Days, Discovery Campus

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Nurturing young talent and promoting film education is the name of the game at the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia. The festival will feature a range of events specifically aimed at education promoting both film literacy in schools and vocational training in front of and behind the camera.

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Black Nights Film Festival Artistic Director Tiina Lokk Proceeds With Optimism: ‘We Are Joined Together in Our World With All Our Problems’

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor As the Black Nights Film Festival in Tallinn, Estonia, prepares for its 27th edition, Variety spoke with artistic director Tiina Lokk about its ambitions and coming highlights. “If you see the festival like a big building, then all the walls are in and the building is ready, but some rooms are not furnished yet,” Lokk says, before adding philosophically.

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Emma Dante, Călin Peter Netzer, Gust Van den Berghe, Rezo Gigineishvili Compete for Tallinn Black Nights’ Top Prize

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Tallinn Black Nights, one of the biggest film festivals in Northern Europe, has revealed the full lineup of its Official Selection Competition, with films by Emma Dante, Călin Peter Netzer, Gust Van den Berghe and Rezo Gigineishvili in the running. There are seven international premieres and 13 world premieres. The festival’s 27th edition runs Nov.

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Tallinn Black Nights Goes to Cannes With a Show of Support for Ukrainian Filmmakers

Christopher Vourlias In the days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, organizers of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival quickly shifted gears to offer whatever support they could.

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Tallinn Black Nights Boosts Festival’s Profile With Year-Round Slate of Events

Christopher Vourlias The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival is already recognized as one of the most influential industry showcases in the Baltic and Nordic regions. But the organizing team of the festival, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, are keen to point out that the popular event isn’t just a one-off affair.

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Tallinn Black Nights Festival Unveils Selection for Cannes Market’s Pix-in-Post Showcase (EXCLUSIVE)

Christopher Vourlias The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival will be heading to the Croisette for the first time to take part in the annual Goes to Cannes event, the Cannes Film Market’s pix-in-post industry showcase. Variety can reveal the five films that are slated to take part.“We’re very excited to bring our wolf pack to Cannes and the Marché du Film this summer,” said Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival director Tiina Lokk.

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