The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival or PÖFF (Pimedate Ööde filmifestival) is the leading film festival in Estonia. Held from 7 to 23 November 2025, it is one of 15 A-list film festivals accredited by FIAPF International Federation of Film Producers Associations) along with Cannes, the Berlin International Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival and many others.
Organisers aim to present an extensive collection of films from the previous two years. Alongside its two sub-festivals PÖFF Shorts and Just Film, it has become one of the biggest festivals of film in northern Europe.
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 20245
This year will see the 29th PÖFF come to the Estonian capital alongside the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event (from 14 to 22 November).
The film festival which will feature 16 world premieres in its feature film section and 110 including the shorts.
Macedonian filmmaker Teona Strugar Mitevska will head the International jury. This latest addition will showcase fresh documentary features from around the world, including those from the Baltic nations.
Films featured in this year’s film festival include: 18 Holes to Paradise; Duality; Hungarian Wedding; The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat; Think of England and Versalles.
Official Selection
Films compete for Golden Wolf / Wolf Awards in : Grand Prix for the Best Film; Best Director; Best Cinematography; Best Script; Best Actor; Best Actress; Best Original Score; and Best Production Design, in addition to other awards.
2023 Winners
in 2023, the Grand Prix for Best Film in the Official Selection went to Misericordia, with the Best Feature Film Award going to The Moon Is Upside Down. The Best Baltic Film prize went to Smoke Sauna Sisterhood while Mike Newell won the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Things to Do in Tallinn
Tallinn is a beautiful medieval city. Follow mark Bibby Jackson as he discovered the charm of Tallinn Old Town, Telliskivi and Fotografiska.
History of PÖFF
It all started in 1997, when 4,500 attended the first PÖFF which showcased Nordic films. Now it is the largest gathering of filmmakers in northern Europe with recognised by FIAPF International Federation of Film Producers Associations) in 2011 and added to an A-list festival in 2014.
Tickets for Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2025
To Get Your Tickets, click here. A full list of the film programme is here.
Further Information
Can be found at the official festival website
