Riga International Film Festival

– 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗔 𝗜𝗙𝗙 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 –

Reflecting shifts and contemporary trends in cinema, the competition showcases no more than 10 feature-length films made on different sides of the same sea. Representing radically different schools, traditions, and artistic visions of cinema from the Baltic Sea region, the Nordic countries, and Ukraine, all works are characterized by innovative cinematic language and a distinctive authorial voice.

There are no genre or form restrictions – documentary, fiction, animation, or hybrid works will be considered.

An internationally renowned jury will present the winner with the main Bronze Rooster award along with a monetary prize of EUR 5,000.

– 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴) –

Under 30 minutes? Showcases a distinctive form of expression? Makes one question: what is cinema? Perfect.

It doesn’t matter, whether it’s animation, audiovisual experments, fiction, or documentary. The festival selects up to 25 shorts from around the world that stand out for their bold auteur vision.

An internationally renowned jury will present the winner with the Bronze Rooster award along with a monetary prize of EUR 2,000. RIGA IFF is also one of 31 film festivals whose jury nominates a candidate for the European Film Academy award European Short Film – Prix Vimeo 2028.

– 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴) –

Showcasing the particularly dynamic nature of Latvia’s short film scene and its distinctive forms of expression, we seek works that make one ask: what is cinema?

It doesn’t matter whether it’s animation, audiovisual experiment, fiction, or documentary. The festival selects up to 10 films from Latvia that stand out for their bold auteur vision.

An internationally renowned jury will present the winner with the Bronze Rooster award along with a monetary prize of EUR 1,000. RIGA IFF is also one of 31 film festivals whose jury nominates a candidate for the European Film Academy award European Short Film – Prix Vimeo 2028.

– 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 –

What is a music video? We ask this every year to rediscover the ever-evolving landscape where the untamed spirit of interaction between image and music comes to life.

For this unique regional competition, the festival selects bold, innovative, and experimental music videos from the Baltic states – works that challenge audiences and continually push the boundaries of form, content, and artistic expression.

An internationally renowned jury will present the winner with the Bronze Rooster award and prizes from RIGA IFF friends.