Now in its 27th year, PÖFF is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals to be held in the Nordic nations and also the only one in the region with an international film competition programme recognised by FIAPF (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films), only 15 film festivals in the world can boast this kind of recognition. The importance of PÖFF brings films and film-makers from more than 70 countries to Tallinn. In addition to the films there are some cinematic special events such as concerts, exhibitions as well as interesting lectures.