Selection committee of RIGA IFF Showcase hand-picks 10 to 15 film and series’ projects that are pitched to an audience of international and local buyers as well as a jury. After the pitching session, one-to-one meetings take place, providing opportunity for project representatives to meet with potential partners, buyers and festival representatives. 

Completed work submitted for industry screenings will also be evaluated by a selection committee. 

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 have access to 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.

For additional information, please contact Short Film Project Manager Lauma Kaudzīte – lauma@rigaiff.lv.