Reinis KALNAELLIS

I was born in April 9th 1986 in Riga. I studied filmmaking, social sciences and media at BFM where i achieved Bachelors Degree. Study year 2007/2008 I went to study in FAMU film school in Prague as cinematography student, where I successfuly leaded to extensivly colaborat with other international students and learning from tutors as Pavel Jech, Marek Jicha, Edgar Dutka, Miroslav Ondrícek, Henry Hills, Jaromír Šofr and others one of greatest.

"When Apples Roll" was my debut in animation, produced by Rija Films, it has taken part in more than 100 film festivals worldwide and got several awards. Best Animation for Children, Best Animation, Special Jury Distinction and others.

“Funny Alphabet” is my second directed animation film.

I'm actively involved in Rija Films production and distribution. Finding for new ways financing independent filmmaking and developing new cross media projects.