A Christmas mystery, 'Fruitcakes: Dawn of Drag,' a Hungarian thriller, films with animalistic titles and a Lithuanian mashup of family drama, the Chinese 'Book of Changes' and retro sci-fi also feature at PÖFF.

Meet the rising stars from across the Baltic Sea region and the Nordics and find out which films and series you may have seen them in – or which ones you can catch to experience their talent for yourself.

Priit Pärn tells THR why he felt the Kilplased, "the foolish yet resourceful folk of Estonian folklore," were perfect for the Black Nights Film Fest poster when he was tapped to create its inaugural visual identity.

Writer-director Stelana Kliris’ feature, starring Leem Lubany and Luca Pasqualino and inspired by the experiences of her refugee parents, will open PÖFF’s Critics’ Picks section.

The 30th edition of the Estonian festival also unveils Stephen Frears' 'Dangerous Liaisons' and Tim Blake Nelson's 'The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd' among its latest program additions.