On 3 March 2025, the application for state aid for the filming of foreign films in Latvia from 2025 to 2027 was announced. The purpose of the tender is to support the filming of foreign films (feature films, animation and documentaries) in Latvia. The implemented film projects will have a positive economic impact and will contribute to the international recognition of the image of Latvia.

The total co-financing available for the filming of foreign films in the selection round is EUR 15.2 million.

The tender is announced on the basis of Cabinet Regulation No. 99. According to the provisions of the Regulation, aid is granted both for the filming of foreign films and for the organisation of large, significant public events or major events in Latvia. Information on aid for major events can be found here: Organisation of major events

The programme is administered by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).

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• From 3 March 2025 at 12.00 until 3 April 2025 at 23.59, project applications was accepted for the 1^st selection round of the tender. More: business.gov.lv/jaunumi
• Foreign film project applications must be submitted via business.gov.lv as an e-service. 28.02.2025 Information seminar materials. More: business.gov.lv/materials Approved Cabinet Regulations for the programme: More: business.gov.lv/news Get the latest information in your e-mail by subscribing to the business.gov.lv newsletter (in Latvian)

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