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This year\u2019s\u00a0RIGA IFF FORUM<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the industry section of the Riga International Film Festival (RIGA IFF, 16\u201326 October) \u2013 once again shines a light on Baltic animation with a dedicated programme of events\u00a0Baltic Animation Meet-Up<\/i><\/a>. Organised in close partnership with the National Film Centre of Latvia and the Latvian Animation Association, the event will bring together local and international animation professionals in Riga on 23 and 24 October to share experience and success stories, showcase the diversity of leading Baltic animation production companies and their works-in-progress, and foster future collaborations.\u00a0Baltic Animation Meet-Up<\/i>\u00a0will take place at cinema\u00a0Splendid Palace<\/i> and will be open to holders of RIGA IFF industry accreditations.<\/p>\n Over the past decade, Baltic animation has repeatedly captured the attention of the global film community and its representatives. This is evidenced by the short film\u00a0Sierra\u00a0<\/i>(2022) by Estonian director Sander Joon and\u00a0My Marriage Project<\/i>\u00a0(Mans laul\u012bbu projekts,<\/i>\u00a02022) by Latvian director Signe Baumane being shortlisted for the Oscar nominations as well as the notable works of many other Baltic animation artists. The grand success of the Latvian animation\u00a0Flow<\/i>\u00a0(Straume<\/i>, 2024), which has resulted in more than 70 different awards, including an Academy Award for the Best Animated Feature, is also proof of the artistically rich, dynamic, and tradition-laden environment of the region.<\/p>\n In response to this growing recognition and in order to turn attention into lasting collaborations,\u00a0RIGA IFF FORUM<\/a>, together with the National Film Centre of Latvia and the Latvian Animation Association, reintroduces\u00a0Baltic Animation Meet-Up<\/i>\u00a0in RIGA IFF FORUM programme as a meeting platform for animation professionals. The central event of the section \u2013 presentations of Baltic animation studios and their upcoming projects \u2013 will take place on 24 October and offer a broad look at the region\u2019s creative potential, themes, and stylistic variety. Participating studios and their representatives will be announced in September.<\/p>\n In addition, attendees and participants of\u00a0Baltic Animation Meet-Up\u00a0<\/i>will have the chance to explore three case studies from Latvian and Czech animation. Sharing both local and international distribution and marketing strategies of\u00a0Flow<\/i>, producers Mat\u012bss Ka\u017ea and Gregory Zalcman will explore how the success story of Flow can pave the way for the future of independent animation. Directors Lauris and Raitis \u0100beles will offer an insight to the behind-the-scenes of their feature animation\u00a0Dog of God\u00a0<\/i><\/a>(Dieva suns<\/i>, 2025) \u2013 translating history and myth to the big screen, pushing boundaries both narratively and visually and deciding against use of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile producer Martin Vandas will provide understanding into the creation and distribution of the Czech animation co-production\u00a0<\/i>Tales from the Magic Garden<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>(Poh\u00e1dky po babi\u010dce<\/i>, 2025) and share how to talk about topics such as mourning and death within the framework of a work intended for children.<\/p>\n Baltic Animation Meet-Up<\/i>\u00a0programme will be rounded off by expert lectures and a wide range of other RIGA IFF FORUM activities, including networking event, a feature film and series project market, in-depth evaluation session for short films, as well as other happenings tailored to industry professionals, making RIGA IFF and its industry section an ideal and meaningful meeting place for building connections and forging new collaborations. RIGA IFF FORUM events can be attended with an industry accreditation\u00a0FORUM Pass<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Festival & FORUM Pass<\/a>. More details about RIGA IFF FORUM and its programme:\u00a0forum.rigaiff.lv<\/a>.<\/p>\n The biggest celebration of cinema in Latvia, RIGA IFF, will delight the senses of film lovers from 16 to 26 October, offering more than 100 bold and fresh visions of world and European cinema. In parallel, a programme of events for industry professionals, as well as a series of public events for the wider community will take place during the festival. With the motto\u00a0SEE. SHIFT. BECOME.<\/i>, this year, the festival team\u2019s focal point becomes the state of being experienced by film audiences, immersing themselves in the vast and exquisite pleasure of cinema. Festival updates are published on\u00a0rigaiff.lv<\/a>\u00a0and RIGA IFF social media accounts.<\/p>\n RIGA IFF is made possible with the support of the State Culture Capital Foundation, the EU programme \u201cCreative Europe \u2013 MEDIA\u201d, Riga City Council, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, the National Film Centre of Latvia and the Investment and Tourism Agency of Riga.<\/p>\n <\/p>","bs_screenings":null,"bs_imported_date_0":null,"bs_imported_time_0":null,"bs_imported_date_1":null,"bs_imported_time_1":null,"bs_imported_date_2":null,"bs_imported_time_2":null,"sorttime":"","sortdate":"","bs_id0":null,"bs_id1":null,"bs_id2":null,"custom_additional_content_small":null,"link":"https:\/\/rigaiff.lv\/en\/news\/riga-iff-forum-laika-notiks-baltijas-animacijai-veltits-pasakumu-cikls-baltic-animation-meet-up\/","original_title":null,"director":null,"country":null,"year":null,"festival_year":null,"runtime":null,"languages":null,"sub_languages":null,"description":null,"images":false,"in_cinemas":null,"on_demand":null,"not_available":null,"rights_expiry_date":null,"online_only":null,"poster":null,"price":null,"eyelet_embed":null,"available_until":null,"geographical_availability":null,"synopsis_preview":null,"trailer_url":null,"custom_supporter_title":null,"supporter":null,"available":null,"geographical_availability_custom_short":null,"geographical_availability_custom_long":null,"subtitle_language_online":null,"cinesend_id":null,"online_price":null,"online_bs_id":null}