The line-up for the fourth edition of RIGA IFF SHOWCASE, co-production market of Riga International Film Festival (16\u201326 October) has been announced. This year 12 projects \u2013 9 feature films and 3 series in various stages from the Baltics and Eastern as well as Central Europe \u2013 will take part, seeking new partnerships and competing for the main prize: a EUR 5,000 monetary award from TV3 and production services from BBposthouse \/ BBrental worth EUR 10,000.<\/b><\/p>\n
Highlighting the distinctiveness of the Baltic and Central European region, while reflecting its socio-political context, current industry trends, and evolving artistic expressions,\u00a0the line-up<\/a>\u00a0will feature a wide range of projects. Reacting to current trends and situation in the film industry, the selection will feature projects with strong audience potential and bold cinematic vision, often exploring the realms of different genres.\u00a0<\/p>\n Building on the recent momentum of Latvian cinema,\u00a0RIGA IFF SHOWCASE<\/a>\u00a0will also present several Latvian-led projects, including upcoming works from renowned directors Marta El\u012bna Martinsone, Lauris and Raitis \u0100beles, Toms Harjo, as well as Anna Ansone and Ilze Lasmane-Bro\u017ee, who will be making their first ventures into new formats.<\/p>\n RIGA IFF SHOWCASE 2025 participants:<\/b><\/p>\n Shadows of the Swamps<\/b>\u00a0(Purva \u0113nas)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 seriesDir. Raitis \u0100bele, Lauris \u0100bele, prod. Raitis \u0100bele, Zanda Zeidaka (Tritone Studio)<\/p>\n The Wedding Day\u00a0<\/b>(L\u012bgava)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 feature film, musical Romance Apocalypse or the Long-Distance Train<\/b>\u00a0(Romance Apocalypse, \u0410\u0431\u043e \u041f\u043e\u0442\u044f\u0433 \u0414\u0430\u043b\u0435\u043a\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0421\u043f\u043e\u043b\u0443\u0447\u0435\u043d\u043d\u044f)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 feature film Urga, Jo & Po\u00a0<\/b>(Urga, Jo & Po)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 short form animated series Aliens In Tirol<\/b>\u00a0(Aliens In Tirol)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 feature film Where It Rains<\/b>\u00a0(Ten, Kur Liet\u016bs)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 feature film, documentary The House That Ran Away\u00a0<\/b>(Pab\u0117g\u0119s Namas)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>– animated film Luka Says<\/b>\u00a0(Luka Ka\u017ee)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 animated series Alpha Amen<\/b>\u00a0(Alpha Amen)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 feature film In The Truth<\/b>\u00a0(Paties\u012bb\u0101)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 feature film Hardsub<\/b>\u00a0(Hardsub)<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 feature film Summer Blues\u00a0<\/b>(Vasaras asara)\u00a0<\/i>\u2013 feature film Projects included in the RIGA IFF SHOWCASE line-up will be evaluated by an\u00a0international jury<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Ukrainian director, scriptwriter and producer Marina Stepanska, the chief of TV3 Group Baltics content distribution business development office and the programme director of TV3 Group Latvia El\u012bna J\u0113kabsone, Latvian film director Juris Kursietis, producer and founder of Studio Locomotive and Vino Films Roberts Vinovskis and French producer and co-founder of Easy Riders Films Nadia Turincev. The winning project will receive a monetary award of EUR 5,000 provided by media company TV3 and production services from BBposthouse \/ BBrental worth EUR 10,000.<\/p>\n RIGA IFF SHOWCASE events<\/a>\u00a0will take place from 23 to 25 October in Riga, Latvia. Hosted at cinemas K.Suns and Splendid Palace, the festival\u2019s industry section RIGA IFF FORUM \u2013 a richly packed agenda of events tailored to film professionals \u2013 offers a welcoming and well-rounded meeting place for building connections and forging new collaborations. Participation will be available with an industry accreditation\u00a0FORUM Pass or Festival & FORUM Pass<\/a>. More details about RIGA IFF FORUM and its programme:\u00a0forum.rigaiff.lv<\/a>.<\/p>\n RIGA IFF is made possible with the support of the State Culture Capital Foundation, the EU programme Creative Europe \u2013 MEDIA, Riga City Council, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia, the National Film Centre of Latvia, and the Investment and Tourism Agency of Riga. RIGA IFF FORUM is also supported by TV3, BBposthouse \/ BBrental, Institut Fran\u00e7ais de Lettonie and Lights On.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n More information:\n
\nDir. Marta El\u012bna Martinsone, prod. Guntis Trekteris (Ego Media)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Denys Kolesnikov, prod. Andrii Korniienko (Good Morning Films)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Ilze Lasmane-Bro\u017ee, Raitis Kalni\u0146\u0161, prod. Kristele Pud\u0101ne, Ilze Lasmane-Bro\u017ee (Sunday Rebel Films)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Nikol Cibulya, prod. Em\u0151ke Krigler-T\u00f3th, G\u00e1bor Krigler (Joyrider)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Nuruzzaman Khan, prod. Akvil\u0117 \u017dilionyt\u0117 (Arti\u0161okai)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Meinardas Valkevi\u010dius, prod. Akvil\u0117 Bliuj\u016bt\u0117-Janu\u0161\u0117 (Meinart)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Nenad Mikalacki, prod. Nenad Mikalacki (Druid Film)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Gintar\u0117 Parulyt\u0117, prod. Vincent Qu\u00e9nault, Yannick Foratier (Red Lion)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Toms Harjo, prod. L\u012bva Vernere, Uldis Cekulis (VFS Films)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Novruz Hikmet, prod. Valeria Sochyvets (Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema)<\/p>\n
\nDir. Anna Ansone, prod. Alise \u0122elze (White Picture)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nAldona Jak\u0161ta
\nPublicity Manager, RIGA IFF Marketing and Communications
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