Background
Skanstins, Ivars was born on July 21, 1945 in Ventspils, Latvia.
Skanstins, Ivars was born on July 21, 1945 in Ventspils, Latvia.
University of Latvia (Law Faculty, 1970). Latvian Academy of Music (Film, Television, and Theatrical Direction, 1982). Spoken languages: English, Latvian and Russian.
Worked at Maija Sibilla Blauberga, Zverinatu Advokatu Birojs. General Counsel, Ministry of Agriculture, Latgales Region, 1970-1972. General Counsel, Riga Municipal Government, Department of Energy, 1972-1973.
General Counsel, Ministry of Trade, Riga Department Store System, 1973-1979.
Film Director, Riga Motion Picture Studio, 1979-1991. Lecturer, Latvian Academy of Music, 1987-1991.
Consultant, Riga Municipal Government, Department of Culture, 1991-1994. General Counsel and Vice-President, Media Delta, Limited., 1991-1994.
Executive Director, Audiovisual Authors" Rights Agency, 1995.
Member: Latvian Film Producers Association.
Member: Latvian Film Producers Association.