Līva Klepere is an emerging Latvian film director who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Directing from the Latvian Academy of Culture and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the “Movement. Image. Sound.” programme at the Art Academy of Latvia. During her studies, Līva worked on several audiovisual projects and short films, including the documentary short “I’ll Knock, You’ll Talk,” which was selected for the SHORT RIGA Test Screenings programme at the Riga International Film Festival in 2024. Her short film “My First Funeral” won Best Student Film at the Latvian National Film Awards in 2026. At the core of Līva’s filmmaking practice is a deep interest in her characters, particularly their inner processes and subjective perspectives. Through this focus, she seeks to create empathy both in her own approach to the material and in the audience’s experience.
