On Wednesday, April 15, film industry professionals and enthusiasts from Estonia gathered in Liepāja for an experience exchange visit, exploring potential film locations in Liepaja, sharing knowledge and coordinating project activities with representatives of the Liepāja and Latvian film sectors. The visit strengthened cooperation between film communities and supported the development of the film industry.
During the workshop, Katrīna Karple, production assistant at SIA “White Picture,” and Paula Cukura, Social Impact Project Manager, shared their valuable experience and knowledge. The seminar included also a practical workshop on measuring the impact of the film industry, highlighting the importance of identifying and substantiating the industry’s contribution to regional development.
In addition to the workshop, the visit’s program included tour of filming locations in Liepāja – both potential sites and those already featured in various film projects – led by Ingrīda Nagle, Location Manager at “Location Unit.” The tour included locations in various neighborhoods of Liepāja, such as the streets of Vecliepāja and Jaunliepāja – Baseina, 1905.gada, Tērauda, Metalurga, and Ferdinanda Grīniņa Streets. The scenic beauty and historic architecture of Karosta are attractive to representatives of the film industry, and the tour highlighted this microdistrict of Liepāja, exploring the stories of Karosta Prison and experiencing the majesty of the Baltic Sea at the Northern Forts of Karosta.
“It is highly valuable to meet in person, share experiences, identify our potential, evaluate the contribution of the industry, and strengthen our knowledge, as well as to jointly seek solutions that promote the development of regional film funds and support the growth of the film industry,” says Estere Graumane, Project Manager at “Liepāja 2027 Foundation.”
The FILMLINK project connects two film regions – Tartu (Tartu Film Fund) and Liepāja – by encouraging a deeper understanding of film culture and its social and economic impact on the growth of regional cinema. Through experience exchange, processes analysis and collaborating, a strong foundation is being built for a long-term cooperation within the Baltic film industry.
FILMLINK is a part of the “Cinema Dream” thematic strand of the Liepāja 2027 programme. The project is co-financed and implemented within the EU “Interreg Estonia-Latvia 2021-2027” programme and contributes to the growth of the creative industries in Liepāja.
Liepaja 2027 Foundation
Public Relations Specialist
Anita Smilkts
Phone: +371 25 408 337
E-mail address: anita.smilkts@liepaja2027.lv
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