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Through a competitive grant process, the LKA has secured nearly 1 million euros to create the LKA Latvian Film Museum’s new permanent exhibition, “Stories of Latvian Cinema,” and the “Mirdza” movie theater.

With the help of this funding, it will be possible to create a modern, open, and accessible film museum where everyone can learn about Latvian cinema. According to research conducted by the LKA, people often face limitations in terms of accessibility and the availability of content in their daily lives. The project will make it possible to create not only physically accessible and user-friendly exhibition spaces and screening rooms, but also interesting, multifaceted content—so that a wide variety of visitors can explore Latvian cinema in a way that suits them best. “Thanks to the funding awarded, the Latvian Film Museum will be able to live up to its name—here, people of all ages, from children to adults, families, and seniors, will be able to explore Latvian cinema; in other words, the exhibition will be designed with everyone in mind. The “Mirdza” cinema hall will also be a major asset, offering the opportunity to bring both new and forgotten films to life,” notes museum director Inga Pērkone-Redoviča.

Currently, the Latvian Film Museum is temporarily closed to visitors, but behind closed doors, a new exhibition titled “Stories of Latvian Cinema” is taking shape: spaces are being set up, multimedia content is being created, and events are being planned that will take place even before the museum reopens. The new permanent exhibition “Stories of Latvian Cinema” at 58a Miera Street is scheduled to open to the public in the fall of 2028.

As part of the project, the Latvian Film Museum’s content will also be integrated into the Latvian Museums mobile app. It will feature a digital audio guide, a virtual tour, and augmented reality film walks through the city. These walks will allow visitors to explore Latvian film locations in Riga, historic movie theaters, and cinema sites in Latvia’s regions.

The project “Inclusive and Accessible LKA Latvian Film Museum” (No. 4.3.2.0/1/25/A/012) is co-financed by the European Union under Specific Support Objective 4.3.2, which aims to enhance the role of culture and tourism in economic development, social inclusion, and social innovation. The total cost of the project is 999,397.50 euros.

Visualization: Ivars Veinbergs

 

 

 

The main exhibition “Stories of Latvian Cinema” and the construction of the cinema hall are underway!

We invite you to follow the information on the website www.kinomuzejs.lv and our social networks and attend the events of the Latvian Film Museum in the premises of the National Film School and elsewhere!

For information on opportunities to attend or host an animation workshop or participate in museum education classes, please inquire from September 2026.

To contact the staff of the museum, please write or call:
+371 29119544 or kinomuzejs@kinomuzejs.lv.

Photo: A scene from the film “White Bells” (Ivars Kraulītis, 1961)

At the LKA National Film School at 58a Miera Street, “CINEMA OBJECT” – screen, line, cubes – talks about film education in Latvia.

The Latvian Academy of Culture was founded in 1990. During its first decade, professionals such as Kalvis Zalcmanis, Ansis Epners, Pēteris Krilovs, Valdis Eglītis, Bruno Aščuks, Inga Pērkone, Lauris Gundars, and others worked on developing the highest-level film education programs and served as lecturers at the academy. Most Latvian filmmakers are graduates of the academy.
Thirty-five years is a period of time that has itself become a history worthy of research.

Research into film education has begun and continues thanks to the support of the LKA program “Development of Scientific Activity at the Latvian Academy of Culture.” The aim of the project is to research the history of film education in Latvia, providing an in-depth analysis and description of the contribution of the Latvian Academy of Culture to film education at the higher education level. The project is a joint effort of the Latvian Academy of Culture’s Department of Audiovisual Arts (LKA National Film School) and the Latvian Film Museum.

The research has resulted in video interviews with the creators, lecturers and graduates of the LKA film education program: cinematographer, educator, Professor Honoris Causa Valdis Eglītis, professor and film scholar Inga Pērkone, director, educator, LKA professor Pēteris Krilovs, director Gatis Šmits, cinematographer, educator, Professor Honoris Causa Valdis Eglītis, film scholar Agris Redovičs, director, LKA lecturer Andrejs Verhoustinskis, and director Anna Viduleja. Excerpts from interviews and films made by students can be viewed on screen.

The concise timeline highlights the years and places – these are milestones that tell the story of the beginnings and development of film education, from the first programs on Ludzas Street to the National Film School at 58a Miera Street, where film directors, cinematographers, editors, producers, and theorists can receive their education.

Cubes also “speak” about the history of film education in the “Cinema Object”. On one, we can read the titles of student films (“My Hobby is Life,” “Everything is Fine,” etc.), on another, the titles of Inga Pērkone’s books (“I Can Only Love… The Image of Women in Latvian Films,” etc.)(books are not available in english), while yet another displays quotes from Valdis Eglītis (“The best collaboration and results, of course, can be expected when the director has his own cinematographer”).

The design of the “Cinema Object” was created by set designer Ivars Veinbergs. Photo: Aleksandrs Vasks.

The “Cinema Object” can be viewed and listened to in the courtyard at 58a Miera Street, near the entrance to the National Film School, every day from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Without English translation.)