Annas Industries Workshops & Cinema Walk
- Events include screenings on building facades, workshops for young critics, and discussions on film.
- A series of film-related events are scheduled to take place in Riga,featuring discussions,lectures,and collaborative projects.
- on Tuesday, April 8, at 5 p.m., a discussion titled Cinema between borders: how to navigate the film festival in the world?
Riga to Host Film Events and discussions
Table of Contents
- Riga to Host Film Events and discussions
- Riga’s Film Scene: Q&A with Everything You Need to know
- What Film Events are Happening in Riga?
- What are the Highlights of the Upcoming Film Events?
- Where and When will “Cinema Between Borders” take place?
- What will Be Discussed in “Cinema Between Borders”?
- What is the Topic of the discussion on Genre Hybrids?
- Tell Me About “A Wall is a Screen” Cinema Walk.
- What is the Lecture about Collective and Involvement Filming Methods?
- What are Industry Days?
- Are the Film Events Free?
- Summary of Important Dates and Events
Events include screenings on building facades, workshops for young critics, and discussions on film.
Upcoming Film Events
A series of film-related events are scheduled to take place in Riga,featuring discussions,lectures,and collaborative projects. One highlight is A Wall is a Screen,
an event that transforms the city’s urban habitat into a cinema by projecting films onto building facades. Additional events include a workshop for young critics from the Baltics and a sound post-processing workshop focused on Foley art. A networking event will also be held to foster collaboration and promote new film projects.
Discussion: Cinema Between Borders
on Tuesday, April 8, at 5 p.m., a discussion titled Cinema between borders: how to navigate the film festival in the world?
will explore the environmental challenges faced by film festivals. The discussion will address strategies for developing a festival strategy, considering the genre and format of the film.
The discussion will be moderated by Simone Bardoni, artistic director of the concrete Film Festival, curator, and film distributor for Lights On. The venue is the Cannabis cultural centre.
Discussion: Genre Hybrids
on Wednesday, April 9, at 5 p.m., a discussion on genre hybrids – their creative potential and definition problems
will examine the merging of different genres to create multi-layered artistic visions. The discussion will also address the challenges of inter-genre films and the future growth of genres.
Riina Mikkonen, Tampere Film Festival Manager and curator, will moderate the discussion. The venue is the Cannabis Cultural Center.
Cinema Walk: A Wall is a Screen
On April 9, at 9 p.m., a cinema walk will take place in collaboration with A Wall is a Screen,
an initiative that projects films onto buildings.The walk will transform the center of Riga into a large cinema. The starting point will be at the Latvian National Museum of Art. Films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.
Lecture: Collective and Involvement Filming Methods
On Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m., researcher, curator, and director astra Zoldner will present a lecture on Collective and involvement filming methods.
The lecture will explore choice ways to organize the filming process by challenging traditional film hierarchy.
The lecture will be held at the Cannabis Cultural Center.
Additional Facts
Industry days are organized with the National Film Center,the Creative europe Media Office in Latvia,and the Goethe Institute in Riga. Entrance to public events is free.
The International Short Film Festival will take place in Riga from April 4-10.
Riga’s Film Scene: Q&A with Everything You Need to know
What Film Events are Happening in Riga?
Riga, Latvia, is set to host a series of film-related events designed to encourage collaboration, offer educational opportunities, and showcase innovative cinema from April 4-10th. These events will include screenings, workshops, and discussions.
What are the Highlights of the Upcoming Film Events?
“A Wall is a Screen”: An event that projects films onto building facades, transforming the urban landscape into a cinema.
Workshop for Young Critics
Sound Post-Processing Workshop: Focuses on Foley art.
Networking Event: Designed to foster collaboration and promote new film projects.
Where and When will “Cinema Between Borders” take place?
The discussion “Cinema Between Borders: how to navigate the film festival in the world?” will be held on Tuesday,April 8,at 5 p.m. the venue is the Cannabis Cultural Center.
What will Be Discussed in “Cinema Between Borders”?
the discussion will explore the environmental challenges faced by film festivals and strategies for developing a festival strategy, considering the film’s genre and format. The discussion will be moderated by Simone Bardoni, artistic director of the concrete Film Festival, curator, and film distributor for Lights On.
What is the Topic of the discussion on Genre Hybrids?
On Wednesday, April 9, at 5 p.m, a discussion on “genre hybrids - their creative potential and definition problems” will take place. The discussion examines the merging of genres to create multi-layered artistic visions, challenging the challenges of inter-genre films. Riina Mikkonen, Tampere Film Festival Manager and curator, will moderate the discussion at the Cannabis Cultural Center.
Tell Me About “A Wall is a Screen” Cinema Walk.
On April 9, at 9 p.m., a cinema walk will take place in collaboration with ”A Wall is a Screen,” which will transform the city center into a large open-air cinema. The starting point will be the Latvian National museum of Art.Films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.
What is the Lecture about Collective and Involvement Filming Methods?
On Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m., researcher, curator, and director astra Zoldner will present a lecture on “Collective and involvement filming methods.” The lecture explores ways to organize the filming process by challenging traditional film hierarchy. The lecture is to be held at the Cannabis cultural Center.
What are Industry Days?
Industry days will be organized with the National Film Center, the Creative Europe Media office in Latvia, and the Goethe Institute in Riga.
Are the Film Events Free?
Yes, entrance to public events is free.
Summary of Important Dates and Events
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| :—————————————– | :————— | :——— | :————————– |
| International Short Film Festival | April 4-10 | N/A | Riga |
| “Cinema Between Borders” | April 8 | 5 p.m. | Cannabis Cultural Center |
| “Genre Hybrids” | April 9 | 5 p.m. | Cannabis Cultural Center |
| Cinema Walk: “A Wall is a Screen” | April 9 | 9 p.m. | Starting at Latvian National Museum of Art |
| Lecture: Collective and involvement Filming methods | April 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Cannabis Cultural Center |