Latvia passes film law

21 June 2010 By Daira Abolina Film News Europa  
Latvia has ratified a film law giving the film industry its own legal framework, after a 15 year long drafting process. The law was passed by the Latvian parliament on June 17.
The new Film Law ensures the development of the Latvian film industry in support of Latvian film production and distribution, as well as protection, preservation, availability and promotion of film.

The law defines the concept of Latvian film:. films produced the National Film Center (www.nfc.lv), by an established producer and with at least one key member of the creative team who is a Latvian citizen or has obtained a permanent residence permit. The Latvian Film Law states that the National Film Center administers state-owned film rights and the mandatory state-funded film preservation at the National Archives READ MORE