The event consists of a closed screening of short films by Baltic and Ukrainian directors after which an international panel of experts will provide feedback and recommendations for finishing the films, or suggestions on festival strategy. The basic principle of the event is to gather representatives of notable film festivals and talent scouts in one place. The screenings should serve as a springboard for getting the selected films into the festival circuit.
The curators of SHORT RIGA Test Screenings select 10 to 14 promising short filmsthat 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 before the 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 programme representative Lauma Kaudzīte – lauma@rigaiff.lv.
One Test Screenings project will be awarded a prize of post-production services worth 3000 euro, thanks to our partners BBPosthouse.
BBPostHouse is a post-production house based in Riga, Latvia. BBPostHouse provides film and digital video media services that include online editing, color grading, digital cinema encoding, sound design, VFX, mastering, film scanning and data archiving.They work with all elements of post-production in commercials, short, feature films, documentaries, tv-series or music videos and all media including cinema, television, radio and internet are provided.Their team is made up of experienced professionals and talents who value high quality, effective service and excellent results.
Upon submission you will be asked to use your Eventival Account. It will enable you to see all your applications in one place and to exchange all necessary information with RIGA IFF staff. In case of any queries regarding your account, please contact the RIGA IFF Admissions Service – admissions@rigaiff.lv.
Deadline for applications is 21 August, 2022, 23:59 (local time in Latvia, GMT+2). SHORT RIGA Test Screenings are planned to take place on 20 – 22 October, 2022 on site in Riga, depending on the development of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Clémence is a film programmer and curator specialized in animation. After studying audiovisual and digital asset management, she has worked for French broadcasters and production companies as an audiovisual researcher. She was the main programmer of the French Animation Film Festival (Rennes) for 5 editions. She is currently a committee member of the CNC, as well as a curator, presenter and moderator of Annecy International Animation Film Festival and the creator of the podcast “Animation Hotline”.
Inga Diev serves as the General Manager of Ouat Media, a Toronto-based short film distribution and sales company. Recognized internationally as one of the world’s primary destinations for work by the industry’s rising stars, Ouat Media boasts an award-winning catalogue of titles featuring 12 Oscar nominees including 3 Oscar winners to date. In her role, Inga is responsible for the company’s business operations and oversees all the film sales and acquisitions.
With a background in Anthropology and Film Production, she has 9 years’ experience in the audio-visual industry, where she produced, acquired and programmed films, commercials, live shows and editorial content for international TV channels and digital platforms.
Based in London, she currently works as an Acquisition Executive for ShortsTV, acquiring shorts of all genres and categories, including Oscar Shorts.
Versatile producer, sales agent and distributor. He’s based in Brussels where he studied film editing at the Rits School of Arts. He is the founder of two companies: the production company Bekke Films and Radiator IP Sales with which he represents, distributes and sells a total of 200 short films and several feature films to date. The films have been selected and awarded at multiple international film festivals, including Berlinale, Cannes, Clermont-Ferrand, Sundance, SXSW, Locarno, Venice,… Member of European Film Academy and Berlinale Talents alumni.
He has worked on numerous feature films, documentaries, and short films that have been selected for A-class festivals, such as Karlovy Vary, Sheffield Doc/Fest, Tallinn Black Nights, Moscow International Film Festival and others. He has received the national film awards both as the best editor and documentary director.
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