Discover the Official and First Feature Competition Lineups
Twenty-four films, 21 world premieres and new voices from around the world: this year’s Official and First Feature Competitions bring together established filmmakers and promising debut directors. Filmmakers representing every selected title will join audiences in Tallinn, with competition screenings taking place from 13–19 November during the festival’s 30th edition.

From Watching Films to Writing Reviews: Join PÖFF’s Film Criticism Workshop

What makes a film review engaging, insightful and your own? PÖFF invites film enthusiasts, aspiring critics and film professionals to explore this question at a free one-day workshop led by Victor Fraga on 8 November 2026 in Tallinn.

Festival tickets are on sale!

Tickets for competition premieres with special guests and screenings at PÖFF’s sub-festivals are now available at early-bird prices!

Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Sir Christopher Hampton to Lead PÖFF Official Competition Jury

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.

Get Your Ticket to the Opening Ceremony

PÖFF will open its 30th edition on 6 November at Alexela Concert Hall with a screening of Ulya, a co-production between Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Lithuania that premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes earlier this year.

PÖFF30 Focuses on Baltic Cinema

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.