Supervising Location Managers are scouting Baltic States: Checking Out the Best Shooting Locations in Lithuania
Until August 21st supervising location managers from the USA, Canada, and Europe will be working intensively in the Baltic countries. The aim of well-known professionals from the film industry is to discover places, buildings and interiors In Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia suitable for shooting TV series and films. The managers, who spent three days in […]
Production Manager Ieva Svitojūtė: Some People Do Skydiving and Others Work in the Cinema
“Some people do skydiving, while others work in the cinema,” laughs Svitojūtė, who has been working on TV series and feature films shot in Lithuania for more than a decade, and contributed to such projects as “Chernobyl”, “Paradise”, “Stranger Things”, “Young Wallander” and others. The former production coordinator, currently production manager admits: working in cinema […]
Baltic Women in Film Mentorship program: professional friendships and international projects
The Baltic Women in Film Mentorship program continues a successful journey and returns for a third season of 2023-2024. One of the factors contributing to the success of the program – the success stories of the mentees. Not only do these stories motivate organizers to continue their meaningful work, but also they prove the benefits […]
“Netflix” premiere “Paradise”: a Different Landscape of Dystopian Vilnius
On July 27th German filmmakers’ film “Paradise” was introduced on the Netflix platform. Almost immediately after its premiere the futuristic action thriller was already one the 10 most watched Netflix films in our country. Many viewers will probably be surprised to learn that part of the film’s plot takes place in Lithuania, including Vilnius. In […]
Monika Sakalauskaitė Tells Us About Working as a Line Producer, 20 years in the Film World and Shooting “Paradise”
Monika Sakalauskaitė is a line producer with over 20 years of experience in the cinema world. Having unexpectedly found herself on the movie set in her youth, today Sakalauskaitė works with the most important foreign projects shot in Lithuania. Among them was one the most anticipated futuristic thrillers: “Paradise”, which will be presented to the […]
The Vilnius University Ensemble Caught Filmmakers’ Eye: From the Hofburg Palace to Japanese Parks
Vilnius University is one of the oldest universities in Central and Eastern Europe. Today, the architectural ensemble that seamlessly blends Renaissance, Baroque, Gothic and Classicism styles appeals not only to knowledge-hungry students from all over the world: filmmakers and TV series crews love it as well. The current VU ensemble boasts 13 courtyards and 13 […]
Open-air cinema screenings in Vilnius: where to see films this summer?
Open-air cinema is an inseparable part of summer! Film lovers in Vilnius have much to choose from this year – film screenings are held in various parts of the city during the warm season. Vilnius Film Office reminds you where and when to enjoy good movies outside the cinemas this summer. Summer Movies Summer Movies […]
Digital Imaging Technician Adomas Jablonskis Tells Us About a Little-Known Profession Crucial On The Film Set
Do you know in whose hands all the footage ends up on the movie set? Its processing, primary color correction, and direct communication with the cameraman are only part of the digital imaging technician’s tasks. We had a chat about one of the most mysterious and least known professions, without which work on the film […]
Vilnius Parks and Gardens: Equally Perfect For Leisure and Cinema Action
Vilnius is one of the greenest cities in Europe: no wonder, considering how many luscious parks and gardens one may find in the Lithuanian capital. The city’s green areas, equally appreciated by vacationers, athletes, and romantics, lure not only Vilnius inhabitants but also filmmakers from all over the world. From the jungles of Kuala Lumpur […]
7 biography-inspired TV series and films shot in Vilnius
Quite a few motion pictures inspired by extraordinary biographies were shot in Vilnius. From 19th-century emperors to celebrated artists and even controversial personalities – the dramas, crimes, and past events of various historical periods that shaped today’s world came back to life on the streets of the Lithuanian capital. The Vilnius Film Office recommends seven […]