Darius Jabloński, Kadri Kousaar and Rodrigo Susarte Make the Cut at Tallinn TV Beats Co-Financing Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Tallinn TV Beats Co-Financing Market has selected ten television series from 50 submissions across European countries plus Canada to compete for €50,000 in development funding. The event, running 16-17 November, brings together major producers and creators to secure co-production partnerships and financing, addressing what organisers describe as an increasingly difficult funding environment for independent producers.
The selected series span Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Spain and Canada, with Estonia, Finland and Czechia leading applications. Notable titles include Polish director Darius Jabloński's espionage thriller "Fortel," Estonian creator Kadri Kousaar's "Stormbird" about a Soviet-era fugitive, and Spanish production "When Devils Rule." The market reflects rising creative interest in themes of espionage and oppressive regimes, whilst organisers note the substantial development award is particularly appealing as commissioners and public funders reduce their backing.
- Ten European and Canadian series compete for 50,000-euro development award
- Darius Jabloński, Kadri Kousaar and Rodrigo Susarte among selected creators
- Estonia, Finland and Czechia lead applications to Tallinn co-financing market
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Tallinn TV Beats Co-Financing Market is an annual event where television producers and creators present their projects to potential co-production partners and funding sources. The market operates across European countries and Canada, bringing together industry professionals who are seeking to secure financing and partnership agreements for television series in development.
Independent television producers increasingly struggle to secure funding as broadcasters and public funders reduce their financial commitments to original content. Events like Tallinn TV Beats provide an alternative pathway for creators to access development capital and connect with co-producers who can help bring their projects to fruition.
The market attracts submissions across various genres and themes, with creators from established and emerging television regions competing for both development funding and partnership opportunities. These industry gatherings have become particularly important given the competitive landscape for television financing and the rising costs of production development.