2020 the year of the pandemic – the most successful for the Film Tax Incentive

Even though 2020 will enter the pages of the history books as one of the most difficult years for the film industry, it was a record-breakingly successful year for the Film Tax Incentive for fostering film production which has been in place for eight years, the Lithuanian Film Centre says. Investments by production companies also […]
Bringing the second season of Young Wallander to life in Vilnius

Credits: Ahil After the astounding success of the first season of the Netflix original series ‘Young Wallander’, the international cast and crew have returned to Lithuania. The second season of the series will be wrapping up its production in Vilnius in a few short weeks, bringing the beloved character’s journey to our screens once more. […]
Vilnius: The Lithuanian capital a spot for foreign productions

The biggest project in Lithuania this year – Netflix feature film “Paradise” is currently being filmed in the capital city. Vilnius as well as other Lithuanian locations are bringing to life a futuristic love story “Paradise” produced by The German Company Neuesuper. The film tells a story of never ageing love that spans through […]
Hollywood Director Lasse Hallström Wraps Up Filming of Biographical Drama “Hilma” in Vilnius

Hollywood director Lasse Hallström brought a stellar cast to Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, to shoot a biographical drama “Hilma” telling a story about a Swedish artist, one of the first abstract art creators in western countries. Vilnius was specifically chosen for its Old Town appeal, professional Lithuanian production teams, and Film Tax Incentive. Hollywood-famous […]
Undertown

Year: 1996 Producer: Tom Kuhn, Fred Weintraub Country: USA Director: Eric Red Production Company: Showtime Networks Inc., Weintraub / Kuhn Productions Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance
Vilnius Has Become Filming Destination for Foreign Production Companies due to Film Tax Incentive and High-Level Professionals

Photo by Jonas Krivickas Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is rapidly becoming a crucial film production location in the region, favored by both local and international production companies. The main reasons for the attraction are the Lithuanian Film Tax Incentive and high-level professionals. Although the pandemic has partially slowed down the filming projects, the […]
Baltic Pitching Forum to once again shine a spotlight on new talents from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Sweden joins as guest country as 12 projects presented at 9th Baltic Pitching Forum in October The 9th BALTIC PITCHING FORUM (BPF), one of the leading film industry events in the Batlic region, will take place in Vilnius between October 7th-9th 2021. The BPF will invite selected participants as well as industry professionals from Estonia, […]
The Hofburg Palace unearthed in Vilnius in the hit-to-be German television series

The German film production company ‘Story House Pictures GmbH’ is turning Vilnius into the set of its hit-to-be television series ‘Sisi’, telling the life story of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria. The filming is expected to take place during the summer months across Lithuania. This vast television production has brought huge investments, with the international […]
9th Baltic Pitching Forum calls for short film projects and welcomes Sweden as guest country for 2021

Applications for the latest edition of the Baltic event for short film pitches now being accepted until 30th July Launched in 2013, the Baltic Pitching Forum (BPF) has continued to empower filmmakers and give them unparalleled access to intensive pitch training alongside up close and personal advice given by leading film industry professionals. The 2021 […]
Maintaining Covid-19 safety protocol on film set (Practical implementation of safety protocols)

One of the leading Norwegian film production companies Maipo Film are working on the second season of State of Happiness / Lykkeland in Vilnius. Filming at the Lithuanian capital has begun in the beginning of March and will last until the end of April. The creators of this 8 part series are working in Vilnius […]