Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Tallinn, Estonia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
First Film | International Festival
Tallinn, Estonia · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Tallinn, Estonia
21
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- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Overview
The First Film | International Festival is a Tallinn-based film festival dedicated to supporting aspiring and amateur filmmakers of all ages and experiences. It provides a platform for debut films, emphasizing personal conviction and storytelling through cinema. The festival aims to discover new talents and offer opportunities within the film community.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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4
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