For Forus, partnering with PÖFF is an opportunity to contribute to one of Estonia’s most important cultural events and help ensure that it is both safe and well organised. Culture brings people together, opens up new perspectives and creates experiences that often stay with us long after the event itself.

Estonia’s first fashion history museum has opened at Keila-Joa Castle, near Tallinn, with a room dedicated to the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF). Marking the festival’s 30th edition, the display explores the meeting point of cinema, fashion and festival glamour.

In 2026, PÖFF will present a strong selection of documentaries in its two competition programmes with Doc@PÖFF International showcasing 11 world premieres from around the globe. In addition to the documentary programmes, the festival also announced its lineup of Special Screenings.

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.

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.