RIGA IFF 2018 takes place from 18 to 31 October. Opening film – “The Mover” (dir. Dāvis Sīmanis, prod. Mistrus Media, LV). RIGA IFF Award goes to “Core of the World” (dir. Natalya Meshchaninova, RU/LT).

A remarkable achievement for the programme section SHORT RIGA – the European Film Academy has invited RIGA IFF to join the special circle of those festivals that select the candidate for Best Short Film at the European Film Awards. 6 Latvian films are premiered – more than ever before in the history of the festival. The audience highly praises ARCHITECT’S CUT – the new programme section devoted to architecture and architects.