The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced the five-member jury for its 30th edition’s Official Competition. Led by two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Sir Christopher Hampton, the jury brings together filmmakers and artists from the UK, Lebanon, the United States, France and Estonia.

The 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) will place Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania at the heart of its 2026 edition with a special Focus on Baltics. Taking place from 6–22 November 2026, the anniversary edition will bring the latest and the best of Baltic films to international audiences while creating new opportunities for the region’s filmmakers and industry professionals.

Without volunteers, there would be no Black Nights Film festival (PÖFF). It's that simple. Therefore, PÖFF is looking for helping hands to organise one of the largest film events in Northern Europe.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival has invited acclaimed filmmaker and artist Priit Pärn to create this year’s visual identity—the first in the festival’s history to be designed by a filmmaker.

The 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) is approaching – and festival passes are now on sale for film lovers eager to make the most of this special anniversary edition.