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International Student Short Film Festival of Latvian Academy of Culture "Easy to Be Young"


Mastering the Narrative: "Easy to Be Young?" Film Festival Announces International Masterclass Series

05.03.2026

Alongside the competition screenings of the "Easy to Be Young?" International Student Short Film Festival, a series of masterclasses will take place from March 12 to 14 at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) National Film School (Miera iela 58a). Renowned directors from Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania will share practical insights into visionary filmmaking, screenwriting processes, and current industry trends.

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Easy to be young? Film Festival Program Announced: From Harsh Realism to Youth Rebellion

18.02.2026

The international student short film festival Easy to be young?, taking place in Riga from March 12 to 14, has announced its full program. The festival lineup includes professional masterclasses at the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) National Film School, three grand competition screenings at the Splendid Palace cinema featuring award-winning works by Baltic and Nordic students, and a unique retrospective dedicated to the art of cinematography.

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Easy to be young? First Student Short Film Festival to Reveal the Unique Styles of Young Baltic and Nordic Directors

21.01.2026

From March 12 to 14, Riga will host the first international student short film festival, “Easy to be young?”, taking place at the cinema “Splendid Palace” and the National Film School of the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC). The festival aims to become an ambitious platform for the voices of young Baltic and Nordic talents, offering viewers a bold and unprecedented cinematic experience.

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