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Six rising actors from the Baltic region talk international ambitions.

Six rising actors from the Baltic region are eyeing film projects, TV opportunities and European agents following an intensive three-day talent initiative at the third edition of Black Nights Stars at the Black Nights Film Festival now taking place in Tallinn in Estonia.

German-Romanian actress Maria Dragus has a number of high-profile roles to her name in features including The White Ribbon, Mademoiselle Paradis and Mary Queen Of Scots. She emphasised the need to maintain visibility.

“Having done lots of work doesn’t mean that, in the future, you’ll always have work,...

A third works in progress category, a new masterclass strand and an increased focus on TV among additions.

The industry activities of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival have been steadily expanding in recent years with more sessions and an increase in international guests headed to the Estonian capital for the 2019 edition which starts today, November 25.

Remaining relatively small has proven one of Tallinn’s greatest advantages, according to Marge Liiske, managing director of Industry@Tallinn and Baltic Event.

“Even French producers say it’s easier for them to approach French sales agents here than it is in Cannes,” she says.

Third edition of talent initiative designed to connect foreign casting directors with new talent.

Estonia’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Nov 15-Dec 1) has named the rising European actors who will participate in this year’s talent programme.

Six young actors from the Baltic Sea region have been selected to take part in the 3rd edition of Black Nights Stars, which is designed to connect foreign casting directors with new talent and boost their international visibility.

Selected from more than 30 candidates, the stars include:

Magdalena Berus (Poland) Maria Dragus (Germany) Mimosa Willamo (Finland) Povilas Jatkevičius (Lithuania) Risto Vaidla (Estonia) Franz Malmsten (Estonia)

At the festival,...