Latvian Government Backs Extra €2.235 Million for Foreign Film Shoots
The Latvian government has allowed the Ministry of Economics to take on an additional €2.235 million commitment in 2027 to co-finance seven foreign film projects to be shot in Latvia. The programme runs until 2027, and a new one for 2028–2030 is planned.
The Latvian government has approved a request from the Ministry of Economics to take on additional long-term state budget commitments of €2.235 million in 2027. The money is intended to co-finance seven foreign film projects that will be shot in Latvia. The funding is needed because no money had been secured for 2027 to support the approved projects.
Selection results
The Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) accepted applications for co-financing of major events and foreign film shoots in its fourth selection round, from 9 July to 21 August. Eight film project applications were received, and seven were approved with total co-financing of €2.682 million. The planned value added tax (VAT) in these projects is €1.542 million, or 57.33% of the requested co-financing.
In LIAA's 2026 budget, €447,060 is available for these projects, while the €2.235 million needed in 2027 is not yet provided for.
Supported projects
Centaur Films is to receive €197,700 and €172,500 for the projects Ülakorruse rahvas and Kaimynai iš viršaus, respectively. Cinevilla Films' project Taro is allocated €75,000 in 2026. White Pictures' Svētā un pasaulīgā mīla is set to receive €497,107 in 2027, and Tasse Film's Autobusa afēra €208,240. Nafta Films' projects Vestveli and Pegasus are allocated €432,528 and €1.099 million, respectively.
Minister's comments
After the cabinet meeting, Economics Minister Viktors Valainis (Union of Greens and Farmers) said that 25 films have been supported so far under the three-year programme, with seven more planned. According to him, attracted export funding for the Latvian economy reaches €40 million, the state has invested €11 million, and it has received about €7 million in direct VAT revenue.
The government also agreed that within two weeks an informative report will be prepared on the programme's results and on solutions for after it ends in 2027. A new programme for 2028–2030 is also planned.
