The Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event continues to serve as an important hub for networking, artistic collaboration, and international visibility for emerging filmmakers. By emphasizing the enhancement of project exposure and the support of innovative storytelling, it remains a significant event in the European film calendar.
The Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, one of the key events within the framework of the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, has raised the bar this year with a record number of submissions. According to Marge Liiske, head of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the 2024 program stands out for its diversity, vibrancy, and strength, reflecting current trends and the creative energy of European cinema.
This year’s International Works in Progress selection features seven distinctive projects, including four highly anticipated debuts that promise to bring fresh perspectives to European cinema. Among them is Late Shift, a Greek social drama by director and video artist Stefanos Tsivopoulos, known for his provocative and stylistically diverse short and medium-length films. His latest work, set against a vivid social backdrop, explores themes of community and alienation, resonating with both local and international audiences.
Late Shift (a.k.a. Kindness) won the Best International Project prize, worth €7,000. The film also handles the topic of migration, as a single mother from Romania with a history of activism struggles to fit into Greek society. The jury noted “captivating acting by the lead actress… harnessing cold and stark cinematography that pulls the audience in.”