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The Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event segment of the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) has announced an impressive lineup of 18 works in progress that will take center stage this year. This special showcase features films currently in production or post-production, actively seeking sales agents or festival premieres.

Diverse Selection of Projects

This year’s selection spans three categories: Baltic Event Works in Progress, International Works in Progress, and Just Film Works in Progress. The lineup includes both emerging filmmakers and seasoned directors unveiling their latest projects. "We are delighted by the diversity of the selected films," said Triin Tramberg, project manager of International Works in Progress. "It was essential for us to spotlight films from Ukraine, showcasing their remarkable resilience while supporting filmmakers working under incredibly challenging conditions." This year, the festival received 80 submissions for International Works in Progress, highlighting the vibrant global film community.

Notably, the festival will also feature exciting new titles from Catalonia, including Alba Sotorra‘s latest project, "Salen Las Lobas," following the success of her previous film, "Upon Entry," which debuted in the festival’s inaugural competition.

Full List of Works in Progress

Here’s a closer look at some of the standout projects featured in this year’s Works in Progress:

International Works in Progress

1. The Convulsions

   • Country: France, Spain
   • Genre: Psychological Drama
   • Director: David Gutiérrez Camps

2. Crickets Sing in the Rye

   • Country: Ukraine
   • Genre: Drama
   • Director: Yevhen Khvorostianko

3. Happiness Is Just a Blue Couch Away

   • Country: Montenegro
   • Genre: Drama
   • Director: Andrija Mugoša

4. Kira’s Dream

   • Country: Ukraine
   • Genre: Musical Film, Drama
   • Director: Denys Kolesnikov

5. Prince

   • Country: Uruguay, Argentina
   • Genre: Dramedy
   • Director: Federico Borgia

6. Rahma

   • Country: Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece
   • Genre: Family Drama
   • Director: Faysal Soysal

7. Salen Las Lobas

   • Country: Spain, Belgium
   • Genre: Youth Drama
   • Director: Claudia Estrada Tarascó
8. Superbuhei
   • Country: Germany
   • Genre: Dark Comedy, Thriller
   • Director: Josef Brandl

Baltic Event Works in Progress

1. Dice-Ching-O-Mat

   • Country: Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia
   • Genre: Drama, Fantasy
   • Director: Kristijonas Vildziunas

2. Mo Hunt

   • Country: Estonia
   • Genre: Thriller
   • Director: Eeva Mägi

3. Kingpins

   • Country: Latvia
   • Genre: Crime, Comedy
   • Director: Kristians Riekstiņš

4. Lex Julia

   • Country: Finland, Poland, Estonia, Sweden
   • Genre: Psychological Drama
   • Director: Laura Hyppönen

5. Something Real

   • Country: Estonia, Lithuania
   • Genre: Drama, Thriller
   • Director: Martin Algus
6. The Wedding Day
   • Country: Latvia, Czechia
   • Genre: Musical Film, Dramedy
   • Director: Marta Elīna Martinsone

Just Film Works in Progress

1. Morten

   • Country: Estonia, Lithuania
   • Genre: Youth Film
   • Director: Reeli Reinaus

2. Office of Magical Forces

   • Country: Ukraine
   • Genre: Family Adventure
   • Director: Yurii Mykulenko

3. Suiza

   • Country: Peru, Argentina
   • Genre: Drama
   • Director: Maria Fernanda Gonzales
4. Tanit
   • Country: Spain
   • Genre: Family, Youth Film
   • Director: Pep Garrido

This year’s festival promises to be a showcase of creativity and resilience in the film industry, with a diverse array of stories set to captivate audiences. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival!