Born October 23, 1956 in Riga. Education: 1987-1990 Institute of Theatre, Music and Cinematography, St.Petersburg; qualification: Film & TV Theory and History. 1980-1985 Institute of Culture, St.Petersburg; Manager of Film & Photo Studio. Training: Sources 2 – 2004 Development skills for film & TV professionals – Arista, Tallin, March 2004. HR and Bank Education in Ireland - AIB International Consultants, Dublin. Managing the Training Function - Fairplace Institute of Banking & Finance, England Train the Trainers - AIB International Consultants. Employment: 2004 - Studio CENTRUMS, Chairman of the Board, producer. 1999 – 2004 National Film Centre of Latvia, Managing Director. 1999 - insurance company Balta, Head of Training. 1998 - HR consultant. 1995-1997 Latvijas Zemes Banka; Head of HR Dept. 1994-1995 Latvijas Depozitu banka; HR Manager. 1993–1995 Oskars, monthly film magazine; Editor. 1992-1994 Latvian Academy of Culture; Head of the Film and Drama Dept. 1990 – 1998 International Film Forum Arsenals, Member of film selection committee. 1988-1992 Latvian Academy of Science, Institute of Literature and Art; Researcher. 1985-1988 Latvian Filmmakers Union; Creative Manager. Films: Bird's Diary (documentary animation); Wild Cats (feature); Bastards (feature); Bermontiada (documentary).
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