Riga International Short Film Festival 2ANNAS is the oldest and one of the leading short film festivals in the Baltic States.

The festival seeks out and introduces the audience to innovative modes of audio-visual communication from all over the world. The goal of the festival is to popularize European and World cinema among the Latvian audience and explore the evolution and trends of Baltic film art from a global perspective.

2ANNAS is proud of its status as a high-quality film explorer. 2ANNAS exists in a world where short films are not only the first step to a feature film but a deliberate decision that results in a superior piece of art.

Another 2ANNAS characteristic next to its ground-breaking content is its unique shape: the festival is famous for wild parties in unusual locations, free-spirited atmosphere, and creative expressions.

Awards & Prizes

The winners of International Short Film Competition and International Mid-length Competition will receive the "Golden Anna" statuette, the winner of Baltic Short Film and categories such as 'Best Animation', 'Best Documentary', etc, will receive the “Gypsum Anna” statuette as well as prizes from the festival's sponsors.

Rules & Terms

All films must be produced in the time period of the last two years (2020 - 2021)
With submission fee till 01.11.2021. - Early bird 5 Eur and then late bird 10 Eur till 01.12.2021.
Our competition is focused on the search for a new language, themes, and means of expression in contemporary cinema by using both short and mid-length formats of all genres. We are looking for films and directors that are pushing both artistic and technical boundaries in their work.

This year's festival continues to offer the mid-length film competition program, giving an opportunity for the filmmakers to submit 30-60min long films, that often get rejected by film festivals because of their unusual length.
7 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Gisela Chicolino

    We were selected twice and we are very delighted about the festival curatorship!

    May 2021
    Helpful
  • Ahmed Fouad Ragab

    Loved my experience with the festival team! Extremely organised especially given the current COVID situation! Best of luck and hope to be a part of this festival again in the future!

    April 2021
    Helpful
  • Agência - Portuguese Short Film Agency

    Always a pleasure having our films in your festival. A friendly team, a well organized festival.
    Congratulations! Keep up the good work

    April 2021
    Helpful
  • Cengiz Akaygün

    I love it. Very Warm atmosphere and Well organized. Thank you the Whole team !

    February 2019
    Helpful
  • Marjo Viitala

    Fantastic cosy festival and nice audience.

    January 2019
    Helpful