Discovery Campus, the international talent development programme of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, has opened applications for several of its specialised training strands. The programme offers hands-on workshops, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and professional exchange across multiple areas of the film industry.
By Creatives Unite CommunityDeadline: 15 June 2026 (Black Room, Frame Within a Frame, Music Meets Film); 30 June 2026 (Script Pool)
Organisers: Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF), and international partners
Who is it for: Cinematographers, production designers, art department professionals, film composers, directors, screenwriters, producers, and emerging film industry professionals
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About the Programme
Discovery Campus is the international educational programme of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, taking place during the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The initiative brings together emerging talent and established film professionals from around the world through workshops, masterclasses, mentoring activities, and networking events.
The programme aims to foster professional growth, international collaboration, and knowledge exchange across different fields of the audiovisual sector. In 2026, approximately 65 emerging professionals will be selected to participate.
Discovery Campus forms part of the wider Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event programme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026 and takes place in Tallinn, Estonia, from 9–20 November 2026.
Currently, Discovery Campus calls for submissions in four of its strands:
- Black Room focusing on the art department and production design
- Music Meets Film, dedicated to film music,
- Frame Within a Frame for cinematographers;
- Script Pool competition, showcasing five international projects and their teams
Open Calls
Black Room focuses on production design in film. The sessions will take place on 16th-20th November 2026. The four days of workshop will be divided into topics like production design and art directing, collaborations within the art department, and tools to expand your artistic toolkit.The call for Script Pool competition, showcasing five international projects and their teams (director-scriptwriter, and producer) is open until 30 June 2026.
What to Expect
Selected participants will benefit from:
- Hands-on workshops and masterclasses
- Mentorship from internationally acclaimed film professionals
- Access to leading industry experts and decision-makers
- Networking opportunities with peers from around the world
- Exposure to new technologies and creative practices
- Participation in Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
The full Discovery Campus programme for 2026 will be announced in autumn.
Additional Opportunities
Alongside Discovery Campus, Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event is currently accepting submissions for the Baltic Event Co-Production Market and TV Beats Co-Financing Market, while additional educational programmes including Tallinn Industry Academy and Breaking into the Industry will open later in 2026.
For more information about the application process and eligibility criteria please visit the open call's official website.
