RIGA IFF SHOWCASE is a compact, efficient and easy-to-navigate market intended for those who work with creating, funding, or distributing feature length films or series. The market includes a pitching session for diverse feature film and series projects as well as a variety of networking events. RIGA IFF SHOWCASE gives participants an insight into works from the Baltics, Eastern and Central Europe, with the aim to boost co-productions within the region and present projects to buyers from Europe and North America. 

In 2026 the event will take place from 23 to 25 October.

To submit your feature film or series project for the pitching session, please head HERE. Prior to submitting your work, please check the Submission tab, to see if it meets the eligibility criteria.

The programme is supported by the National Film Centre of Latvia, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia / Mission Latvia, TV3 and BBRental/BBposthouse.

The selection committee of RIGA IFF SHOWCASE hand-picks 10 feature film and series projects to be pitched to an audience of international and local buyers, as well as a jury. Following the pitching session, one-to-one meetings take place, providing opportunities for in-depth discussions with potential partners, buyers, and festival representatives.

To submit your feature film or series project for the pitching session, please head HERE. For additional information, please contact us at showcase@rigaiff.lv.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• The project must be a feature film or a series.
• The project must be in development, pre-production, production, or post-production.
• The project must have existing or planned financing from at least one of the following countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Moldova, Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Albania, Georgia, or Ukraine.
• If a project is selected, filmmakers must confirm their availability to attend the full event in person in Riga and are responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation expenses.
• There is no submission or participation fee. 

AWARDS

A jury of Latvian and international professionals will select the project that will receive a cash prize of EUR 5,000, provided by media company TV3, as well as services from BBposthouse / BBrental worth EUR 10,000.

DEADLINE

The deadline for applications is 14 August 2026, 23:59 (local time in Latvia, GMT+2).