<strong>Kristīne Simsone</strong> works at the Riga International Film Festival, where she is responsible for the co-production market, RIGA IFF SHOWCASE—a new platform for upcoming Baltic and Eastern European feature films and series. With extensive experience in the film industry, she is one of the founding members of the festival team, having worked on programming and educational initiatives. Outside her festival duties, Kristīne is an active film journalist and critic. She has served on various juries and expert panels and is one of the international voters for the Golden Globe Awards. When not working, she enjoys walks in nature with her sausage dog.