Riga Film Studio ( lv, Rīgas kinostudija, russian: Рижская киностудия, Rizhskaya kinostudiya) is a
Latvian film production company based in
Riga and founded in 1940 on the basis of the earlier private film companies. In 1948, the Riga Documentary Film Studio was founded.
In 1970–80, the company produced 10-15 films a year, providing work for 1,000 employees.
Currently, there are no major filmings. The studio earns by leasing its facilities, offering expert services, and licensing films to distribution in Riga.
In 2007, a bill was rejected by the
Council of Ministers of Latvia to privatize 125 films by RFS, they are still the State property.
Notable films
References
External links
Official site of Riga Film StudioRiga Documentary Film Studio (RDFS, Latfilma)National TV broadcast Latvia Soviet Socialist Republic ("Riga Telefilm")Riga Film Studio
at Animator.ru
FIPRESCI - Festival Reports - Riga 2006 - Latvian Animation Films
1940 establishments in Latvia
Film production companies of the Soviet Union
Companies based in Riga
Mass media companies established in 1940
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