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Forma Pro Films
TypeProduction company
IndustryFilm production
Founded1999
Founder
  • Igor Pronin
  • Julia Zaitseva
HeadquartersAldaru iela 12-14, Centra rajons, ,
Key peopleIgor Pronin (President), Julia Zaitseva (Chief Executive)
Websitewww.formaprofilms.com

Forma Pro Films is a Latvian film and television production and distribution company based in Riga, Latvia which also has operations in Malta. It has co-produced multiple productions including high-profile films such as Minotaur, The Good Neighbor and The Wizard of the Kremlin.[1][2] The registered owner of the company is Latvian citizen Viktoria Zaitsevo.[3]

Most of the films produced by Forma Pro Films are filmed in Lativa, with Latvia either the location itself, or doubling for other locations, such as Russia.[4]

History

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Forma Pro Films was formed in 1999 by Russian citizens Igor Pronin and Julia Zaitseva. The first notable production by the company was 2009's Hallmark Hall of Fame film The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler. [5] The company moved into higher profile productions from 2020 on, with 2022's The Good Neighbor starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Luke Kleintank, and Warhunt starring Mickey Rourke.[6][7]

Awards, Plaudits, Criticism

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Forma Pro Films has received several awards and nominations, Minotaur has been nominated by France as their official entry for Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards following its premiere at Cannes.[8] Journalist Graham Phillips has called The Good Neighbor one of his favourite films of recent times.[9] In 2025 the company produced The Chronology of Water, directorial debut of Kristen Stewart, which attracted critical acclaim. [10]

The company was involved in controversy when Latvia declined to fund the Putin biopic Wizard of the Kremlin, and the film was described as 'promoting Russian propaganda', accusations which the company has denied.[3]

Full Filmography

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Films either exclusively or co-produced by Forma Pro Films


References

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  1. ↑ Harvey, Dennis (June 15, 2022). "'The Good Neighbor' Review: Sometimes Maintaining a Friendship Can Be Murder". Variety. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Andrey Zvyagintsev sets his next feature — Minotaur — formaprofilms" (in Russian). Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Jude Law plays Putin in a film shot in Riga. Latvian officials say it serves Kremlin propaganda". March 7, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Inside the turbulent Latvian shoot of 'The Wizard of the Kremlin'". January 27, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
  5. ↑ "TV Preview: 'The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler'". The Washington Post. April 16, 2009. Retrieved October 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Jun 14 Movie Review: "The Good Neighbor" (2022)". June 17, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ Miska, Brad (27 April 2020). "'Warhunt': Mickey Rourke Battles a Coven of Witches During WWII". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
  8. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (16 September 2026). "Oscars: France Selects Cannes Prizewinner 'Minotaur' for International Feature Race". Variety. Retrieved 29 September 2026.
  9. ↑ "Graham Phillips X review". September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ El-Neil, Umnia (14 October 2025). "The Chronology of Water (Review)". Obscurae. Obscurae. Retrieved September 29, 2026.