Tallinn Black Nights Opens 30th Edition Under New Artistic Director
The festival runs Nov. 6-22 with 230 feature films and 259 shorts from 87 countries, including 107 world premieres.
The 30th edition of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival opens on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, and runs through Nov. 22, marking the first edition under artistic director Triin Tramberg, according to hollywoodreporter.com. Tiina Lokk remains CEO of the festival.
The programme comprises 230 feature films and 259 shorts from 87 countries. Across PÖFF, Just Film and PÖFF Shorts, the festival presents 107 world premieres and 47 international premieres.
This year's lineup places a spotlight on Baltic cinema from Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. Latin American films also have a strong presence, with Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic represented.
The festival has presented the Baltic Film Competition since 2008, and added a Baltic documentary competition last year, in 2025. Tramberg has been with the festival for 16 years, starting as a program assistant and later becoming a program coordinator.
Quick answers
When does the 30th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival take place?
It runs from Nov. 6 to Nov. 22, 2026.
Who is the artistic director of PÖFF?
Triin Tramberg leads the festival as artistic director, with Tiina Lokk remaining as CEO.
How many films are screening at the festival?
The programme includes 230 feature films and 259 shorts from 87 countries.