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Riga Film Studio
Film studio in Riga, Latvia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Riga Film Studio (Latvian: Rīgas kinostudija, Russian: Рижская киностудия, romanized: 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.[1]
In 1970–80, the company produced 10-15 films a year, providing work for 1,000 employees.[2][3]
Currently, there are no major filmings. The studio earns by leasing its facilities, offering expert services, and licensing films to distribution in Riga.[4]
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.[5]
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History
In 1940 a studio was founded in Latvia under Soviet rule, which from then on was responsible for the production of newsreels.
Notable films
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