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Tallinn Black Nights Unveils Diverse Lineup of Buzzy European TV Series

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  • 8 premium series from 8 countries selected for Tallinn TV Beats Co-Financing Market
  • Chance to win €50,000 Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award
  • Genres range from Nordic crime to Cold War satire and true-life dramas
Tallinn Black Nights Unveils Diverse Lineup of Buzzy European TV Series

The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival's TV Beats Co-Financing Market has unveiled an exciting lineup of 8 new European TV series, selected from a record 56 applications. Hailing from 8 different countries, the diverse slate spans genres from Nordic crime to historical dramas and Cold War-era satire.

Competing for the coveted €50,000 Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award, the projects include the true-events-inspired "The Abduction of Yossele Schumacher" from acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, the historical comedy "Nuclear Sunset Cruise" directed by Oscar winner Florian Gallenberger, and the supernatural mystery "Dark Waters" from Spain.

According to the TV Beats Forum co-heads, the selection process prioritized projects with strong co-production potential, especially from non-traditional partners. The lineup also reflects current trends, with crime remaining a popular genre, alongside "fascinating true stories with a bit of nostalgia" and timely Cold War-themed narratives.

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With funding scarce for development, the Tallinn co-financing event provides a valuable platform for European indie producers to find potential partners and secure crucial support. The festival will also host its second Screening Day, Midpoint Series Launch training, and a new Serial Bridges Baltics initiative in the coming days.

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The Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award is a €50,000 prize offered at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival's TV Beats Co-Financing Market, aimed at boosting the visibility and development of drama series from the Baltics, Nordics and Central Eastern Europe.
The 8 selected series span a diverse range of genres, including Nordic crime dramas, historical true stories, and even a Cold War-era satire. Some of the highlighted projects include "The Abduction of Yossele Schumacher," "Nuclear Sunset Cruise," and the supernatural mystery "Dark Waters."
According to the co-heads of the TV Beats Forum, priority was given to projects with strong co-production potential, especially from non-traditional partners, as well as the overall viability of the package, budget and financing plan.

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