The perfect place to showcase your first film at an international festival:
In an era of longevity, global shifts, and technological innovations, the international film festival «First Film» in Tallinn opens its doors to all those who aspire to express themselves through the world of cinema. In this new realm where audio-visual tools are becoming increasingly accessible, the festival invites individuals of varying ages and experiences to share their stories using the visual language of cinematography.
The «First Film» festival welcomes short animated, artistic, and documentary films created in any technique, spanning any genre and exploring any theme. What matters most is that your debut film reflects your convictions and conveys what you deem important to share with the world.
October 25th
IN TALLINN
October 25th
First Film | International Festival is created to support aspiring animators and independent filmmakers, amateurs.
Our goal is to support and inspire amateur filmmakers, opening doors to new opportunities! The festival is interested in discovering new talents and providing knowledge and opportunities for the residents of Tallinn.
the jury
Hleb Kuftseryn
Animator & artist
He does animation, motion and graphic design, illustration. Conducts a 3D animation course for students, teenagers, and adults.
Natalja Matsenene
Scriptwriter, Director, Producer of audio visual projects
KinoFF | Film Program Manager
ShootShorts | Supervisor
Diana Buhmann
Teacher
Also conducts an animation course for children.
Jegor Astapov
Student at TalTech
With a strong interest in cinema and new technologies
Further in the program: Festival jury members will announce the results of the First Film | International Festival. Screening of the best films, award ceremony, and discussion with the audience will follow.
Project Updates. May 12th, 2024
Today, at Artis cinema, the festival jury, animator and artist Gleb Kufterin, actor and director Eduard Tee, and artist Renelle Karnaskind announced the winners:
Estonia Short Film | TeenagersIst place: => Fibonacci (Director Margarita Gavrilova)
International Short Film Incorporating AI Technology
=> Ist place: Kazgu | United States | Director Tyronne Schaffer
First International Short Film | Teachers as Producers
=> Ist place: Little Changes | Spain | Directors Abril Garcia, Marc Jaen, Martina Navarro
=> IInd place: Puzzle | Turkey | Director Gülşah Erdur
=> IIIrd place: Mammon | Spain | Director Nicole Cáceres
First Estonia Short Film | Teachers as Producers
=> Ist place: Herald | Directed by Tallinn Liikuri Kindergarten
=> IInd place: A doll’s unusual journey through Estonia | Directed by Tallinn Liikuri Kindergarten, Joint project of Estonian kindergartens
First Estonia Short Film | Teachers as Authors
=> Ist place: Water World | Directed by Tallinn Liikuri Kindergarten Teacher Group
=> IInd place: BSP-9 | Directed by Tallinn Liikuri Kindergarten Teacher Group
First Film | Estonia
=> Ist place: On the Other Side Of | Director Mia Felić
=> IInd place: I’ll be back in spring | Director Kliment Tihhonov
=> IIIrd place: Hey | Director Diana Condé
First International Short Film
=> Ist place: Camping | Canada | Directors Sacha Kai Michaud, Alyssa Ashmore, Nicole Calfchild
=> IInd place: Anyway | France | Director Nicolas Maurin
=> IIIrd place: The little romance of Will-o’-the-Wisp and Raindrop | Belgium | Directors Baptiste Denuit, Johan Denis
Tallinn-based authors received prizes and diplomas, while the best films in each category were screened on the big screen! Authors from other countries will receive diplomas in electronic format.
Congratulations to the winners!
Thank you to all participants and viewers!
Thank you for your support Tallinna Kodurahuprogramm and Tallinna Haridus- ja Noorteamet
Project Updates. May 3th, 2024
The festival teaser
Project Updates. April 24th, 2024
The First Film | International Festival has concluded its film submissions and is preparing to announce the results.
Still: The Hermit (Director Roney G, India)
First Film International Festival is supported by:
The festival is organized by:
Creative Space | MULTIKLASS OÜ, Reg. No. 14040724,
and NM Production OÜ, Reg. No. 14281907
Contact: firstfilmf@gmail.com