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All submitted films must have been completed after 20 June 2020, and they can not have been screened in Latvia before the Riga IFF 2021 dates. There is one exception to this rule \u2013 although it is preferable that Latvian films premiere at RIGA IFF 2021, this is not a requirement.<\/p>\n
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In the category of short film, the local film scene is particularly dynamic. For the national short film competition, we select works of various genres and forms that have been made within the last two years. The competition is judged by an international jury to ensure acknowledgement of the unique features of Latvian-made films from a broader perspective. In the opinion of RIGA IFF, however, every film included in the selection is already a winner.<\/p>\n
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