Ieva Zeldere

Ieva Zeldere serves as a Lecturer and Project Manager in the Department of General Educational Studies at the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, leveraging her interdisciplinary expertise in geography, cultural communications, and project management to advance educational methodologies.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography from the University of Latvia (2009)
• Master's degree in Geography from the University of Latvia (2011)
• Master's degree in Cultural and Intercultural Communications from the Latvian Academy of Culture (2017)
• Agile Project and Process Management certification from Turība Business School (2025)

Her research integrates film production, cultural studies, and early childhood education, focusing on innovative applications of media in preschool and primary educational settings. She has developed curricula combining music, film, and geography to foster intercultural communication among young learners, drawing from her practical experience in both academic and creative industries.

Professional achievements span academia and film production, including thesis supervision during doctoral studies at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Philosophy and leadership of RTU summer schools. Her industry work includes executive producing the Latvian Centennial Project's animated feature 'Jekabs, Mimmi and the Talking Dogs' and co-producing the Berlinale-premiered short film 'Čuči čuči', which received the 'Big Kristaps' award.