Daniela Fejerman wraps the shoot for La espera in Lithuania
The filming of this intense, personal drama has come to an end; the movie examines the difficulties and ins and outs of a process whereby a Spanish couple try to adopt a child in Eastern Europe. Daniela Fejerman is a Spanish-based Argentinian director, best known so far for her romantic comedies My Mother Likes Women, […]
Lithuania is a Strategic Partner in Halifax
An interview with Kestutis Drazdauskas, the head of The Independent Producers Association of Lithuania: Lithuania is the leader in Baltics. <…> Several projects are still in the works, like a 1,100 square meter stage which will include the largest green screen in the Baltics, make up and wardrobe studios, and production offices. Vilnius Film Cluster is […]
Vilnius plays Jerusalem in BBC’s The Eichmann Show
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, was chosen by the BBC for The Eichmann Show, starring British film and TV star Martin Freeman. The film tells a story about the trial of one most notorious figures of the Holocaust. The 90-minute drama focuses on the broadcast of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, chief architect of the […]
Baltic Shorts ready to take on Europe
The forthcoming Baltic Pitching Forum aims to increase the visibility of Baltic filmmakers amongst their European colleagues. Shorts from the Baltic countries – consisting of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – have had a burgeoning reputation over the past few years. While historically Baltic films have always been popular – such as animation from Estonia or […]
Newly approved 20% tax incentive vital for film industry in Lithuania
Lithuanian movie producers predicted that the number of films produced in Lithuania next year will increase three-fold after the Lithuanian Parliament approved an amendment granting income tax incentives for film production today.
Government’s decision brings Hollywood back to Vilnius
Vilnius is very close to make an offer – filmmakers can’t refuse. Government of Lithuania has approved the amendment, which provides tax incentives for film production. Now we are waiting for Parliament to approve it.
The Vilnius 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Vilnius on the weekend of 24 – 26 August 2012. Filmmakers from all over the Vilnius area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world.
Dear Filmmakers
You are always welcome to choose Vilnius Film Office (Konstitucijos ave. 3-222) as a meeting point with a small conference hall.You are always welcome to choose Vilnius Film Office (Konstitucijos ave. 3-222) as a meeting point with a small conference hall.
BBC shooting War and Peace in Vilnius
A six-part television series based on Leo Tolstoy‘s novel War and Peace has begun filming in Vilnius. The series is being made by BBC Cymru Wales Drama, in partnership with The Weinstein Company and BBC Worldwide/Lookout Point. Julia Stannard, Producer of War and Peace, said: “Filming is going extremely well in Vilnius. Everyone is being […]
“Winter Thaw” shot in Vilnius, will air on Thanksgiving night
Shot in Vilnius at the begining of 2016, Winter Thaw will air today, on Thanksgiving night! Based on the short story “Martin the Cobbler” by Leo Tolstoy, Winter Thaw was filmed on location in Lithuania and is directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg and produced by Russ Kendall from Kaleidoscope Pictures, in partnership with Lithuania-based Baltic […]