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SHORT RIGA Test Screenings is an industry programme aimed at short film projects in works-in-progress stage from the Baltics and this year’s guest country, Finland. The event consists of closed screenings of short films after which an international panel of experts provide feedback, recommendations for finishing films, and suggestions on festival strategy.
SHORT RIGA Test Screenings offers a valuable platform for filmmakers to connect with potential distribution and sales partners, secure a festival premiere, and enter the international festival circuit – all within a focused environment designed for networking and feedback. The participants benefit from sound-design consultation offered by Studio BEEP, editing consultation, on-site pitching training, and individual meetings with the decision makers during the event.
In 2026, the event will take place from 22 to 24 October in Riga, Latvia.
The programme is supported by the National Film Centre of Latvia, the Finnish Film Foundation, Lights On and Studio BEEP.
The 12 SHORT RIGA Test Screenings films are split into two screenings held over two days. Before each film, the filmmakers will explain what stage their film is currently at and the main issues or questions they wish to clarify. Then, together with the experts and participants, we have the screening. The experts will comment and take questions after each pitch. Further communication on the projects takes place during the one-to-one meetings. The event is moderated by SHORT RIGA Test Screenings curator Lenka Tyrpáková.
The event is open to all RIGA IFF Industry accreditation holders.
For additional information, please contact programme representative Lauma Kaudzīte (lauma@rigaiff.lv).
11:00 - 14:00
10:00 - 13:00 Andris is an accomplished Latvian film editor known for his work on numerous local and international titles. His extensive experience spans both experimental and commercial cinema and his work has earned him multiple nominations and awards, including Latvian as well as Estonian National Awards for Best Film Editing.
Zuzana Čtvrtečková is a Czech sound designer based in Studio BEEP in Prague. She holds two master's degrees – in Sound Design from FAMU and in Film Editing from Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín, where she also gained PhD in Multimedia and Design. She works as a sound engineer and foley specialist, where her credits include 40+ titles, including China Sea, Renovation, After Party, Child of Dust and many others.
Queralt Pons Serra is an international sales agent and consultant. She is one of the founder partners of MoreThan Films, representing a diverse catalogue of daring and unique shorts and feature films including Campolivar by Alicia Moncholí, Hanami by Denise Fernandes or Blue Heron by Sophy Romvari. As consultant she works hand-in-hand with producers to apply to funds such as MEDIA, Eurimages, ICAA, ICEC. She started her professional career at Catalan Films, where she first joined as an intern and became Head of Shortcat (Catalonia's international short film promotion scheme) and consultant on international markets and festivals. She is an alumnus of Next Wave 2020, Locarno Industry Academy 2021 and Berlinale Talents 2024.
Lenka Tyrpáková has been the curator of SHORT RIGA Test Screenings since 2024. She is also the Artistic Director of the Finále Festival and serves on a variety of selection committees. Since 2008, she has been a programmer at the Prague Shorts Film Festival, and previously held the same position at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival from 2005 to 2023. Lenka is also actively involved as a consultant for several international festivals and is a member of the European Film Academy.
The curators of SHORT RIGA Test Screenings select 10 to 14 promising short films that are split into two screenings held over two days. The films are evaluated by a commission of five experts that changes yearly so as to guarantee in-depth evaluations from different perspectives. The panel will have familiarised themselves with the projects in advance, but final feedback and evaluations will follow only after seeing the films on the big screen.
The participants also benefit from an on-site pitching training prior to their presentations. Before each film, the filmmakers will explain what stage their film is currently at and what the main issues and questions that they wish to clarify are. The experts will make comments and take questions after each film. Further communication on the projects takes place at one to one meetings.
Submission for SHORT RIGA Test Screenings 2026 has ended. For additional information, please contact Short Film Programme Manager Lauma Kaudzīte – lauma@rigaiff.lv.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
AWARDS
Italy-based international film distribution company Lights On led by Flavio Armone, will select one film from the lineup to receive a fully tailored distribution consultation. Another project will receive the Studio BEEP Foley Award – complete foley recording by sound post-production Studio BEEP based in Prague.
DEADLINE
The deadline for applications is 14 August 2026, 23:59 (local time in Latvia, GMT+2).
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