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Welcome to Riga!  

RIGA

• Located in Northern-Eastern Europe, only a 2 hour flight away from London, Paris, and Moscow
• A compact, but extensive reservoir of diverse undiscovered filmmaking locations
• Included in UNESCO World heritage list for its medieval architecture, for the quality and quantity of its Art Nouveau architecture, for its 19th century architecture in wood
• A starting point on the way to Latvian picturesque, unspoilt nature, sea, fields, forests, swamps, manors and colourful towns
• The city-actress who is able to double many European cities just like Latvian nature doubles many places from all around the world

CAN

• Shooting permits can be arranged quickly and easily 
• Well developed film industry with qualified professionals
• Quality filmmaking and technical service with experience in international projects
• Responsive and welcoming municipality

OFFER

• Riga City Council co-financing programme “Riga Film Fund”
• Some of the lowest filmmaking costs in Europe
• Refund of value added tax 
• Latvian membership at the Council of Europe fund "Eurimages" for co-production, distribution and support and in „Media”, the European Commission’s support programme for cinema and audiovisual media