The deadline is (almost) here and so is the last chance to submit your film!

Dear filmmakers,The deadline for the RIGA IFF International Feature Film Competition, Short Film National Competition, KIDS' REEL Feature and Short Film Competitions, as well as the BALTIC MUSIC VIDEO Competition ends this Thursday, 30 June!The RIGA IFF International Feature Film Competition brings together directors from the Baltic Sea region and the Nordic countries to compete for the main award, the Golden Rooster, and a cash prize of EUR 4,000.As for the RIGA IFF National Short Film Competition – the selected films will not only compete for the Silver Grass Snake Award and a cash prize of EUR 1,000, but also for becoming a candidate for the  European Film Academy’s European Short Film 2023 Award!

Filmmakers can submit both feature-length and short children’s films to the KIDS’ REEL section. These films will be judged by members of the European Children’s Film Association (ECFA) and the winners will be added to a shortlist of films nominated for the overall ECFA award. The filmmakers will also compete for a prize awarded by the festival’s children’s jury – the winning film’s screening rights will be purchased by Latvian Television (LTV).