Behind the Scenes of Cinema: Festivals, Industry, and Business

Tehnopol Startup Incubator’s Film and Multimedia Accelerator IDA Hub invites startup, technology, and creative industry enthusiasts to join the panel discussion and share thoughts on the topic “Behind the Scenes of Cinema: Festivals, Industry, and Business?”

We will discuss the following topics:

• Why did KinoFF, despite being well received by the audience, not continue its activities in Ida-Virumaa?
• Why is it necessary to develop technological solutions in the film industry?
• How to work in the international film industry without leaving home?
• How could Ida-Virumaa be transformed into a strong film hub?

Panelists:

Tiina Lokk – Head of PÖFF and Film Expert
Anastassia Volkova – Portrait Photographer
Olga Kurdovskaja – Film and Multimedia Accelerator Program Manager
Moderator: Mihhail Komaško

Date: March 31,2025
Time: 17:00-19:30
Location: Vaba Lava (Linda 2, Narva)

Agenda:
17:00–17:30 – Registration and Snacks
17:30–17:40 – Film and multimedia acceleration program introduction
17:40–19:00 – Panel Discussion and Q&A
19:00–19:30 – Networking

Participation is free, but prior registration is required. The event will be held in Russian.

Everyone interested in the startup, technology, and creative industries is welcome – whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced professional.

The activities of Tehnopol Startup Incubator’s Film and Multimedia Accelerator IDA Hub are funded by the European Union.