CEO of Animatrix D. Vilkelis: bringing magical images to life
A dragon descending upon the city, a troll raging in the crowd, or Lego figurines coming to life: the animation and visual effects studio Animatrix has been bringing magical images to life onscreen for more than a decade. In a recent interview producer Dovydas Vilkelis, the head of the studio, told us about the company’s […]
Crew United expands in Europe: now opening in Lithuania, Italy, Spain, Greece and Romania
Crew United, the leading online platform connecting filmmakers across Europe, is thrilled to announce the launch in Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, and Lithuania. The highly anticipated expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to foster collaboration and cooperation within the European audiovisual industries. These new language versions on the platform will join the […]
For all those who love action and detective stories: nerve-racking films and TV shows shot in Vilnius
Explosions, car chases, shootings, twisted criminal investigation cases – all of this with Vilnius as a backdrop. Such scenarios play out in the Lithuanian capital thanks to local and foreign filmmakers. For detective and action film fans, the Vilnius Film Office recommends the following 5 films with a tense plot that were shot here in […]
Cinematic locations of Vilnius: late modernism catches the filmmakers’ eye
The administrative building of the Lithuanian Cooperatives Union located on Gediminas Avenue is an imposing example of late modernist architecture that can be seen from afar. Not everyone knows that this structure is popular amongst filmmakers, often regarded as one of the most cinematic indoor locations in the city. The building designed by Justinas Šeibokas […]
Z. Imbrasas who has played in more than 70 films and series: the best acting comes from life experience
Zenonas Imbrasas – a film enthusiast who has played roles in more than 70 films and series. A 73-year-old who feels on the film set like at home, has portrayed many characters – has been a prisoner, a doctor, a chief of police, a general, and even a papal messenger. Z. Imbrasas who began his […]
In the eyeshot of the photographer A. Solominas – the red carpet, behind the scenes and film sets
Audrius Solominas – a well-known Lithuanian photographer whose eyeshot is always on national and international celebrities. In his archives – moments from the most important film events, Netflix film sets and many advertising and fashion projects. We are speaking with Audrius just before the Cannes Film Festival – here as always, he will photograph the […]
See Vilnius by going on Netflix: 10 most popular films and TV series filmed in the capital
The name of Vilnius continuously echoes in the film industry, and the capital is noticed by the filmmakers from around the globe. In the list of films and TV series offered by the online television giant Netflix there are numerous detectives, dramas, comedies and even sci-fi films and series filmed in Vilnius. Vilnius Film Office […]
Production designer Liv Ask: I want to see how far I can go
Liv Ask is an award-winning production designer from Sweden, having worked on numerous feature films, TV series and commercials around the world, including Lithuania. “At the beginning of my career, I threw myself into deep water and quickly had to learn how to swim”, the production designer remembers, today counting several successful projects across different […]
In the biggest film studio in Lithuania – everything from filming underwater to the construction of nuclear reactors
The Film Studio, located 15 km from Vilnius city centre, can be called home by numerous filmmakers. Here scenes were shot for such Lithuanian and international projects like Chernobyl, Spotify, Vesper, Catherine the Great, commercials of Cartier and LEGO. More about studio’s daily life, most challenging projects, and future opportunities – in a conversation with […]
Vilnius on screen: the most popular locations among filmmakers
More and more frequently Vilnius is chosen by the filmmakers from around the world. Various places of the capital were seen by millions watching the series like Sisi, Stranger Things, Hilma, Young Wallander, Clark, Chernobyl. From the Writers Union to Lukiškės Prison – Vilnius Film Office presents seven places in the capital which attract the […]