RIGA IFF FORUM – the expanding industry programme of the Riga International Film Festival – opens submissions for its upcoming edition, to be held in Riga from 23 to 25 October. Starting 17 June, projects will be accepted for RIGA IFF SHOWCASE, an efficient pitching market for feature films and series, as well as for SHORT RIGA Test Screenings, a regionally unique initiative offering in-depth professional feedback for short films.
Published: 17.06.2025.
See terms and apply at forum.rigaiff.lv.
RIGA IFF SHOWCASE – feature films and series pitching market
The event features up to 10 projects from the Baltic and Central European region in all stages of development or production, aiming to highlight the distinctiveness of the region, its socio-political context, current industry trends, and evolving artistic expressions. Through project pitches and one-to-one meetings with an audience of international film professionals, RIGA IFF SHOWCASE is designed to foster a precise matchmaking between creatives and decision-makers and ensures purposeful participation for all involved.
Key information:
Call for entries: 17 June – 1 August
Event dates: 23-25 October, Riga (Latvia)
Focus: feature films and series in all stages of development or production seeking visibility, partnerships, and funding
From Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
No submission or participation fee
Main prize: EUR 5,000 monetary award provided by media company TV3 and services from BBposthouse / BBrental worth EUR 10,000
Submission details
Application form
SHORT RIGA Test Screenings – in-depth evaluation session for short films
Curated by Lenka Tyrpáková, the line-up of this regionally unique film industry event will feature 10-14 short films from the Baltics and this year’s guest country Croatia. Offering pitching training, editing consultations, test screenings, and one-on-one sessions with experts, SHORT RIGA Test Screenings enables filmmakers to pitch and screen their work in full length to sales agents, distributors, and major festival representatives, and receive valuable professional feedback.
Key information:
Call for entries: 17 June – 17 August
Event dates: 23-25 October, Riga (Latvia)
Focus: short films in editing or post-production stage, or recently finished works
From Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and Croatia
No submission or participation fee
Submission details
Application form
The two main RIGA IFF FORUM sections, along with a richly packed agenda of events tailored to film professionals, offer a welcoming and well-rounded industry forum – an ideal and meaningful meeting place for building connections and forging new collaborations. Please visit forum.rigaiff.lv for detailed submission guidelines, eligibility requirements, and further information about the RIGA IFF programme.