Latvia discusses creative industry future after 'Straume' success

Latvia's creative industries are at a crossroads following the international acclaim of the animated film "Straume," which earned both an Oscar and a Golden Globe. A discussion titled "Is there life after 'Straume'?" at the "Lampa" conversation festival will delve into how the nation can build on this success. The event aims to evaluate the necessary funding, collaboration models, and international strategies required to transform Latvia's creative sectors into significant drivers of economic growth, rather than relying on isolated success stories. The conversation will be led by Līva Stūrmane, chairwoman of the board of the Latvian Exporters Association "The Red Jackets." Panelists include Andris Rubīns, lead partner at the agency "MAGIC"; Gundega Skudriņa, TV personality and founder of "Skudras metropole"; Jānis Miķelsons, co-founder of YES WE CAN, AD Production; and Lāsma Krastiņa-Sidorenko, head of the Creative Industries Division at the Ministry of Culture's Policy Department. The festival itself, held in Cēsis, emphasizes free and respectful exchange of ideas to strengthen Latvia's culture of democracy and discussion.