Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Turns 30 with Major Leadership Changes and a New Curatorial Vision
As it celebrates its 30th edition, the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) enters a new chapter, marked by significant leadership changes and a strengthened commitment to artistic excellence, talent development, and international collaboration.

Tiina Lokk was recognized by the Cultural Endowment

Good news keeps coming — the latest is that Tiina Lokk has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Estonian Cultural Endowment.

Call for Projects: PÖFF Goes to Cannes 2026

For the sixth year, Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) partners with the Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes to showcase standout international feature films in post-production. PÖFF Goes to Cannes connects filmmakers with top sales agents, distributors, and festival programmers. Submission deadline: February 20, 2026.

Mikk Granström Received State Decoration From President of Estonia

President Alar Karis awarded the Order of the White Star, Class V, to PÖFF’s Executive Director and long-time head of Just Film, Mikk Granström, in recognition of his contribution to the development of film culture in Estonia.

Submissions for PÖFF30 are Open

We have opened the film submissions for the 30th edition of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and both of its sub-festivals - youth and children's festival Just Film and animation and short film festival PÖFF Shorts!

Watch the European Film Awards Gala

The European Film Awards ceremony will reach Estonian audiences this year through the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).