Welcome to Cinevilla Studios A WORLD-CLASS CINEMATIC PLAYGROUND

A perfect balance of a convenient location, competitive prices, and excellent facilities.

Our story

The Cinevilla Journey

Construction of the studio began in 2004 to facilitate the filming of “Defenders of Riga,” a significant local film depicting Latvia’s struggle for freedom in 1919. Over time, the studio’s backlot has expanded to cover an area of 150 hectares. It now includes diverse street settings, pavilions, historical villages, a train platform, and an actual section of a river. These versatile features can be easily adapted to suit narratives set in different eras, whether historical or modern. As an internationally recognized, world-class destination for film production, we provide a range of choices for accommodating and catering to film crews.

Our vision

A CINEMATIC PLAYGROUND

Situated in a convenient location that’s well connected with major European hotspots, our extensive 150-hectare backlot features excellent facilities with unique sets that can be sustainably reused and adapted for various purposes. This approach allows us to provide the most competitive pricing, ensuring you can have a lot of creative fun in this cinematic playground.

Our father

Andrejs Ekis

Andrejs Ēķis is an entrepreneur and a filmmaker. With unstoppable energy, he has directed nineteen films, produced eighteen, and written another eight. In 2004, driven by his vision of creating an ideal filmmaking location – a versatile cinematic playground catering to both local and international productions – he began to build Cinevilla.

Our Spaces

EXCELLENT FACILITIES FOR A VARIETY OF PROJECTS

Explore Cinevilla’s versatile sets and stages, fully customizable to match the creative vision of filmmakers and event organizers. Additionally, discover our range of accommodation options, including boutique hotels and comfortable base-camp facilities.

Victorian Style Cottage Set

Charming Tudor-inspired structure with green roof, timber framing, and wrap-around porch. Versatile for period dramas, fairy tales, or rustic vacation scenes.

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Early 20th Century Town Square

Authentic period facade with neoclassical elements, arched doorways, and multi-pane windows. Ideal for historical dramas set in small-town America or Europe.

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Abandoned Prison Set

Gritty, claustrophobic cells with peeling walls, barred windows, and sparse furnishings. Ideal for tense prison dramas or historical incarceration scenes.

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19th Century Historical Barracks

Rustic wooden structure with sparse interiors, depicting military or labor quarters. Features long benches, small windows, and period furnishings for authentic historical scenes.

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Pavilion 5

Modern, adaptable film stage with sleek exterior and customizable interior. Features natural surroundings, large windows, and flexible space for diverse productions.

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Cinevilla Cinema

A fully-equipped cinema featuring 80 seats arranged in 7 rows, ideal for hosting events and seminars. It’s equipped with two HDMI hookups for screen control. Here, visitors can enjoy a documentary showcasing Cinevilla's film projects.

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Outdoor Green Screen

Two expansive outdoor green screens positioned alongside a railroad for CGI enhancements and special effects integration.

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19th Century Horrifying Apartment Set

A creepy space that’s perfect for horror films set in the 19th century. With shadowy corners, vintage furnishings, and a general sense of dread, it’s ideal for creating tension and suspense.

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19th Century Suburb Street Set

The concrete and wooden building facades represent 19th-century outskirts of a city, where the line between urban and rural begins to blur.

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18/19th Century Workers Apartment Set

An old workers's apartment designed to portray working-class life in the 18th or 19th century with a rustic, heavily worn ambiance.

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Old Ship Set

A real, vintage fishing trawler boat ready to take the characters of your story to the vast sea.

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Old Style Wet Sauna Set

Designed to evoke an atmosphere of relaxation and wellness, this sauna set is complete with wooden benches, stone ovens, and steamy atmospheres. It adds a touch of nordic tradition and intimacy.

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Old Stable Set

An integral component of rural life, this stable features animal stalls and pales of hay.

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Uneven Meadow Set

A natural, uneven meadow set. The landscape’s imperfections add a unique layer of visual complexity and authenticity to outdoor shoots.

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Water Tank / Rotating Bridge Set

Featuring a water tank and a mechanically rotating bridge, this complex set-up provides filmmakers with the option to shoot water scenes and dynamic bridge action sequences.

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European Old Town Street

This set captures the essence of an idyllic old town, complete with cobblestone streets, vintage storefronts, and historic charm.

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Metal Railway Bridge

A significant feature found in many urban landscapes, this metal railway bridge can lend depth to your storyline. In the movie "Defenders of Riga," it played a pivotal role when it was blown up.

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Horse Carriage Depot

A classic horse carriage depot complete with authentic stalls, a variety of carriages, and an array of charming accessories.

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19th Century Small Town Street

This charming street scene, complete with period-accurate architecture, is the perfect choice for depicting village life in the 19th century.

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Camping Rooms

These eight cozy trailer houses can accommodate a total of 48 people. Each trailer consists of two rooms, each equipped with three beds, and a shared bathroom.

75 EUR / night

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Hotel Baltais Trusis

In this two-story hotel, the light-colored rooms create a comforting ambiance. You'll find a total of 48 beds spread across 14 rooms, with a shared bathroom on each floor.

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Hotel Cinevilla

An upscale accommodation for a delightful stay. It includes 32 permanent beds spread across 13 rooms, with the option to add an additional 18 beds. Plus, you have the option to utilize the spacious attic area.

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19th Century Western Saloon / Reception Set

Step into the Wild West with this intricately designed Saloon set. From swinging doors to vintage furniture, this space is perfect for telling alluring stories.

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Soviet Labour Camp Set

A chilling Soviet-era labor camp set in the Siberian wilderness, complete with guard towers, barbed-wire fences, and stark buildings, is ideal for creating grim and oppressive scenes.

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Street Construction Set

This outdoor construction set is made entirely of wood. Its unfinished look offers a dynamic setting for films requiring a work-in-progress environment.

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Train Station / Platform Set

A train station serves as a compelling backdrop to showcase the beginning or an end to a captivating story. This set features a concrete platform with a partially covered roof and a wooden facade.

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Viking Style House Set

A royal castle for Viking standards, this wooden set is perfect for scenes capturing the middle ages in Northern Europe.

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Viking Style Courtyard / Port Set

A versatile set featuring defensive walls, piers, and other maritime elements, it captures the essence of a Viking-era seaport.

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19/20th Century Wooden Log Cabin

All-in-one space for small events. Host a seminar in one of the three spacious rooms on the first floor, and accommodate up to 20 guests in the 9 rooms on the upper floor. The house also has a terrace, a fully-equipped kitchen, and 3 shared bathrooms.

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Makeup and Dressing Rooms

Your go-to hub for all things wardrobe and makeup, equipped to serve cinematic transformations.

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Cinevilla Studios Cafe

With indoor seating for 80 guests and nearly as many spots available on the two outdoor terraces, the café offers a charming space where the entire crew can relax and take a break.

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Medieval Backyard Set

Initially crafted to represent the picturesque Saaremaa Island, this setting's rustic fences and thatched roofs are suitable for authentic Medieval period dramas and fantasy tales.

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Medieval Street Set

The cobblestone streets and wooden facades evoke timeless allure of medieval towns and villages that once thrived with their unique architecture and rich history.

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19th Century Horror Cemetery Set

Used in the vampire-themed film "Raven's Hollow," this eerie cemetery captures the essence of gothic horror. Its aged tombstones and misty environment provide an unsettling backdrop for dark tales.

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Church Set

One of Cinevilla's earliest sets, the church has been renovated multiple times to serve various filmmaking needs, from peaceful Sunday services to violent sacrifices.

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Film Prop Cars Set

Showcasing captivating pieces of cinema history, this area features vehicles and technologies from films such as "Rīgas Sargi" and "Dream Team 1935."

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Pavilion 1

A versatile interior set initially crafted for the multinational film "Swingers," adaptable for a range of modern-day storylines. Ideal for shooting indoor domestic scenes.

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Pavilion 2

This space can be used for grand indoor scenes requiring a vintage setting. The two-storey set, furnished with intricate details and decor, replicates the grand hall of the Latvian Society building. A recent addition to Cinevilla, it was built in 2022.

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18th Century Dutch Style Street Set

A picturesque setting that reflects Dutch architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. With its quaint homes, stone bridges, and canals, the set provides a peaceful backdrop that adds layers of historical depth and romance.

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Ancient Roman Style Street Set

With its marble columns and cobbled pathways, this set is ideal for depicting life during Roman times.

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20th Century Tram Set

Capture the charm of historical urban settings with this period-accurate tram, which debuted in the film "Defenders of Riga”.

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Destroyed World War 2 Street Set

This haunting set portrays the devastating aftermath of war. It’s ruins and debris create a gritty atmosphere, allowing filmmakers to capture the horrors of WWII.

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19th Century European Street Set

Initially built for the German TV series "Life in New York," this facade has since been revamped to accommodate the project SISI 3. Its cobblestone roads and vintage exteriors transport you to a different era.

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Pavilion 3

Spanning across 700 m², this is a versatile space for a variety of productions. Stocked with costumes and props, it's a treasure trove that helps bring stories to life.

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Pavilion 4 – Visitor Center

Housing the ticket booth, amenities, and an intriguing maze, this pavilion also features a special effects room with a green screen and an 80-seat cinema.

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Our Services

Your pre-production and
production needs fulfilled

Discover how we can support your TV and film projects with rental and crew hire services.

TV SHOWS

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MOVIES PRODUCTION

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FESTIVALS

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AWARDS

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Notable productions

Did you know these movies were shot at Cinevilla?

Explore the range of motion pictures captured here, from national movies to productions from around the world.

In the Land That Sings

Evrey

Raven’s Hollow

Terra X – One Day In New York 1882

Terra X – A day in Dresden 1946

Melchior the Apothecary

Hvidstengruppen II – De efterladte

Sisi

Swingers (Russia)

Class Reunion 2

Terra X – Lost Knowledge

Terra X – One day in Cologne

Terra X – One in in Paris 1775

Blizzard of Souls

Swingers (Norway)

Heirs of the Night

The Pagan King

Swingers (Latvia)

Dream Team 1935

My Way

Rudolph’s Legacy

Clouds Over the Hill

Defenders of Riga

Our Journey in Pictures

Witness Our Evolution

Take a visual tour through our journey, from humble beginnings to becoming one of the premier movie studios in Latvia.

Testimonials

Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Read what our satisfied filmmakers have to say about their experience filming at Cinevilla Studios.

We actually choose Latvia because it was literary the only place where we can shoot those scenes. We were looking all over the Europe and here in Cinevilla it was perfect location to film a bombed city and bombed prison scenes for our movie. We definitely ere coming back.

It's my third time here. This backlot is an amazing place to bring history to life in a really tangible way, 360 degrees. Anything, from Paris to New York, from a medieval castle to the streets of ancient Rome. From the 18th century to Dresden in World War II.

I can honestly say I loved working at Cinevilla Studios. The convenience of having so many resources at hand was matched by the supportive atmosphere and professionalism of the team. I can't wait to bring another project there.

RESERVE THE DATE FOR YOUR CINEVILLA EXPERIENCE

Whether you’re planning an event, a film production, or a leisurely behind-the-scenes tour, Cinevilla Studios offers a one-of-a-kind setting to create memorable moments.