Event returns with 15 film projects

The Baltic Event Co-Production Market returns from 18 to 20 November with 15 feature-length film projects in development, showcasing a diverse range of stories and styles from across Europe. The event, part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, brings together filmmakers, financiers, and industry professionals to explore collaboration opportunities.

Focus on new directors and regional themes

This year’s selection includes eight projects by first-time feature directors, highlighting a new generation of filmmakers. The market emphasizes the Baltic region and the Basque Country, with stories exploring identity, family, and social issues through genres like dark comedy, psychological thrillers, and historical dramas.

Latvian projects highlight family and faith

Latvia contributes two projects: Hide and Seek, a thriller about a family fleeing Sweden after a child abuse accusation, and In the Truth, a film about a teenager navigating religious devotion and family loyalty as a Jehovah’s Witness. Both are directed by emerging filmmakers.

Lithuanian films blend genres and family drama

Lithuania presents The Informatics Olympiad, following a man returning home to help his niece with a competition, and Wild Love, a horror satire about a dating show turning chaotic. Both films explore family tensions and genre experimentation.

Estonia and the Basque Country offer diverse stories

Estonia’s Shadows of Summer revisits childhood trauma through an actress’s performance, while the Basque Country’s La Korena examines human impact on nature through a mining landscape. These projects highlight personal and environmental themes.

Ukrainian films explore war and history

Two Ukrainian projects tackle war and historical reflection: Family Squad, a comedy about a man given a second chance in the conflict, and My 19-year-old Granny, a fantasy set in 1970s Soviet Ukraine. Both blend genres to explore personal and historical transformation.

Poland and other countries add variety

Poland contributes Lady Thatcher’s Feast, a comedy about a canteen owner preparing a banquet for Margaret Thatcher, and Zona, a drama about a deserter in the Chernobyl exclusion zone. These films add political and personal dimensions to the selection.

International entries expand the scope

Iceland’s At Your Service is a dark comedy about a terminally ill artist, while Finland’s Clusterfuck follows a bullied teen’s reckless adventures. These international projects expand the market’s reach and thematic diversity.

Children’s films and family themes

Two family-friendly projects are included: The Boy Who Loves the World, a tale of a boy from another dimension, and Summer of the Moth, a stop-motion animation about a gardener and a magical moth. Both aim to inspire imagination and connection.

Awards and jury highlight development support

The event features the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award, offering €20,000 in non-reimbursable funding for one project, and the Producers Network Prize to recognize emerging talent. The jury includes industry experts from Bulgaria, the UK, and Denmark.

Complete list of 2026 projects

The full list includes films from 10 countries, such as Zona from Poland, The Informatics Olympiad from Lithuania, and My 19-year-old Granny from Ukraine. Each project reflects the market’s commitment to diverse storytelling and international collaboration.