Creative-minded professional with an artistic perspective. More than 10 years of industry experience in creating compelling visual narratives across a diverse range of media, including commercials, TVCs, music videos, and documentaries for personal and corporate projects. I can work solo or with small to mid-size filming crews. Over the last decade I've produced and directed numerous short videos for my clients, and it's incredibly rewarding to see my work connect with a wide range of audiences. As a filmmaker and producer, I thrive on turning ideas into cinematic stories, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver engaging campaigns and immersive visuals.

Rihards Gēcis

Creative-minded professional with an artistic perspective. More than 10 years of industry experience in creating compelling visual narratives across a diverse range of media, including commercials, TVCs, music videos, and documentaries for personal and corporate projects. I can work solo or with small to mid-size filming crews. Over the last decade I've produced and directed numerous short videos for my clients, and it's incredibly rewarding to see my work connect with a wide range of audiences. As a filmmaker and producer, I thrive on turning ideas into cinematic stories, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver engaging campaigns and immersive visuals.

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Creative-minded professional with an artistic perspective. More than 10 years of industry experience in creating compelling visual narratives across a diverse range of media, including commercials, TVCs, music videos, and documentaries for personal and corporate projects. I can work solo or with small to mid-size filming crews. Over the last decade I’ve produced and directed numerous short videos for my clients, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see my work connect with a wide range of audiences.

As a filmmaker and producer, I thrive on turning ideas into cinematic stories, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver engaging campaigns and immersive visuals.

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Language

Latvian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Video Producer / Director at LATER video production services
January 1, 2018 - Present
Created content and directed documentary projects for major clients like Audi, Delfi, Altum, Masterclass - Amoralle Level Up, Samsung. Produced and directed commercials for partner agencies and clients including Maxima, Sportland, LIAA, Lielvārdes alus, Tele2, Bonava, Pillar, Samsung, Depozīta punkts, etc. Produced and directed music videos for notable Latvian artists such as Gustavo, Aija Andrejeva, The Sound Poets. Managed a creative team. Directed, produced and edited more than 600 short videos over 5 years.
Co-founder / Director / Producer at Studio KOMUNA7
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
KOMUNA7 is a production and post-production company. Directed, produced and edited a full-length documentary Paraugprāva (LTV, 2017). Directed and shot more than 10 music videos for Latvian artists. Created videos for online content as well as in-store and marketing material. Conceptualized and developed video installations for live shows and branded campaigns for clients including Euro Aptieka, Riga Plaza, Baltijas maratoni, MIC REC; developed video installations for live events and concerts.
Filmmaker / Video Editor at MARANA productions
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Freelance filmmaker/editor; offered services as a freelance filmmaker/editor. Could manage entire shoot as a camera operator. Captured and edited BTS content. Participated in Creative film workshops; Edited TVC adaptation projects for Baltic market.
Filmmaker / Intern at LABOMEDIA Association
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Non-formal education program in digital arts. Filmmaker / Editor for various social events. Volunteered and organized a digital art festival 'Fete 01'.

Education

Drama Techniques of Acting at Rīgas aktieru studija
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
EU-Relay - Documentary about European Citizenship at LINK organization
June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
NEW MEDIA training seminar “The Voice of Europe” at Berlin, Germany
January 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010
Youth in Action TV Seminar at Orléans, France
September 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Non-formal education program in Digital Arts at LABOMEDIA Association
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Photography workshops at Photostudio Annas2
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Cultural Management Studies at The University of Economics and Culture
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Official Shortlist AD WARDS 2020 'Matter to Matter' artwork
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services