Dita Rietuma

Dita Rietuma serves as an Acting Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Riga Stradins University. Her academic work centers on film and media studies with specialization in Latvian and Baltic cinema, cultural capital, and sustainable development, supported by 18 research publications between 2018-2022 and active participation in national projects.

Her academic credentials include:

• Expert in Other Humanities, Latvian Council of Science (2022-2025)

Research focuses span Film Studies, Media Studies, and Cultural Studies, with deep expertise in Baltic cinema history, film distribution systems, and cultural resources for national development. Her work examines cinematic evolution in Latvia since 1990, Soviet/post-Soviet transitions, and transnational co-productions within historical and socio-political contexts.

Recent publications (2021-2022) reveal strong thematic concentration on Baltic regional cinema, including analyses of film noir heritage, distribution frameworks, and director studies. These outputs demonstrate consistent engagement with Latvia's cinematic identity through scholarly articles, encyclopedia entries, and book contributions addressing both historical periods and contemporary industry practices.

Scientific recognition:

• Order of the Three Stars (Latvia's state honor, 2022)

Research leadership includes directing the national project "Culture and Art – A Resource for Development" (2020-2022) and participating in "Cultural capital as a resource for sustainable development of Latvia" (2020-2022), investigating cultural assets for Latvia's socio-economic advancement through interdisciplinary collaboration with institutions like the Latvian National Library.