Discover the art and the future of location work – in the heart of  South-Estonia, Tartu!

Location Session Tartu 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Tartu Film Fund – a decade of supporting film productions in South Estonia and bringing bold audiovisual stories to life.

Join us for a networking evening and celebration together on August 7 at Kalevi 15!

Location Session Tartu brings together international experts and industry professionals  for a  seminar dedicated to the art, strategy, and future of location scouting and management.

Set in the vibrant city of Tartu, this immersive event offers a rare chance to learn directly from world-renowned location professionals like Lori Balton (Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Memoirs of a Geisha, Seabiscuit ) and Markus Bensch (Enemy at The Gates, The Bourne Supremacy/ The Bourne Ultimatum , V for Vendetta , Hanna, The Monuments Men, Bridge of Spies, A Hidden Life), while also diving into real-world case studies from the Nordic-Baltic region.

Whether you’re a location scout, manager, assistant, producer, or art department collaborator, this session will give you tools, inspiration, and valuable industry connections that go far beyond the seminar room!

🎬 The event also coincides with Tartuff – the Tartu Love Film Festival, taking place from 4–9 August. It’s the perfect chance to mix professional inspiration with world-class open-air cinema and cultural experiences!