Lace plans to meet with Netflix and other film industry / day on a business trip to the US

In addition, the Minister of Culture intends to meet with the California Institute of Arts and representatives of the Latvian diaspora.

She emphasized that she decided to go on a business trip after a full -length animated movie Tire The invitation of the creators, in order to strengthen cultural diplomacy internationally and to confirm that Latvia is ready to participate in the development of international cinema projects.

Lace also pointed out that such visits are also focused on strengthening the US -Latvia bilateral relations and how the Latvian Embassy in the United States could bring Latvia to the world even more.

The Minister of Culture mentioned that filmA Stream The support of both the Latvian National Film Center (LNKC) and the State Culture Capital Foundation has been created. After Golden globe Receiving the award from the state side of the filmmakers is awarded both a cash prize of EUR 300,000 and another € 150,000 in the animation industry for the overall international marketing. The government has also supported the Ministry of Culture's initiative to make 120,000 euros contributions Eurimage Series co -production program, as well as redistribution of one million euros for animation film development.

« There is a clear moment now the moment we all have to be proud of Tire International success, but also at political level, must do everything to support the cinema industry even more, « Lace emphasized.

The minister also pointed out that she had planned a mission to the US before the government's « restart ». In the absence, the Ministers of Culture will replace one of the other members of the government. She noted that in the event of a mission, both Latvian Honorary Consul and LNKC leader Dita Rietuma will provide support.

As LETA informed the Latvian Public Media (LSM), which has been awarded the media accreditation Oscar For the presentation ceremony, three LSM representatives have obtained accreditation – two journalists and operator to go to Los Angeles to reflect events, celebrate the Latvian film industries and Tire success.

According to the media, the nomination itself is a remarkable achievement that leaves an important record in the history of Latvian cinema.

Concerning the specific costs on the mission, LSM stated that the information could be provided on a mission when a full report on all related expenses would be available.

LETA already wrote that Oscar A presentation ceremony on March 2 will take place in Los Angeles, USA, with Tire The team is planning to visit Dita Western and Minister of Culture.

Lace Adviser Rita Plume emphasized to LETA that ministerial missions should be approved by Prime Minister Evika Silina (JV). It has already been reported that the head of government has been ill these days.