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 […]
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 […]
Lithuanian 30% Tax Incentive Scheme is Now Active
The Lithuanian Film Centre (LFC) announces that the upgraded Lithuanian 30% Tax Incentive scheme is now active. The incentive came into effect in January 2014 as a new policy measure to foster local and foreign film production in Lithuania. As of 2019, the incentive provides an opportunity to save up to 30% of the film’s […]
Meeting point – Vilnius to focus on the Baltics and challenges facing the film industry
For the 10th time, film industry professionals from all over Europe will take part in the audiovisual industry event Meeting Point – Vilnius (MPV), taking place April 2–4. This year’s programme will include new initiatives, such as Talents Nest and individual meetings for professionals, as well as traditional Coming Soon and private Industry screening sessions. […]
Announcing start of Vilnius IFF Kino Pavasaris
Starting March 21st, festivalgoers will be able to meet with renowned filmmakers visiting Vilnius IFF Kino Pavasaris. The impressive guestlist includes Russian director Vitaly Mansky, English photographer and artist Richard Billingham, Polish film legend Krzysztof Zanussi, Golden Bear winner Adina Pintilie, experimental filmmaker Jeremy Shaw, and more. Longtime friend of the festival Krzysztof Zanussi will […]
Lithuanian tax incentives for film production successfully raised to 30%
Lithuanian parliament has approved a boost to the country’s film production tax incentive, increasing it from 20% to 30%. The new level will take effect from January 1, 2019 and the legislation has been renewed for the next five-year period. Country‘s filming profile has been rising in recent years, with high-profile, big-budget. dramas. Lithuania has […]
Sen Sebastian Film Festival: The Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum dedicates its Focus on to the Baltic States
A delegation of fifteen producers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will come to San Sebastian to discover the Festival first hand, participate in the Co-Production Forum and in the other Industry activities. Since 2014, the Industry Department has been organising the Focus on, an industry initiative under which a group of professionals from a country, […]
Success Of HBO’s Chernobyl Puts Vilnius In Spotlight As Prime Location For Filming In Region
Tax incentive, welcoming approach by the government, and big talent pool made Vilnius an attractive filming destination The last episode of HBO’s miniseries Chernobyl aired this week, ending the bone-chilling historical drama. As of today, the show stands as the highest-rated TV series on IMDB. Contrary to the public belief, Chernobyl was not filmed only […]
Netflix’s Young Wallander, Based on Famous Swedish Detective Character, Started Filming in Vilnius
Vilnius and its 1970s-built residential district of Šeškinė will double as the Swedish city of Malmö, where the protagonist, detective Kurt Wallander, lived. The producers behind the show praised Vilnius and Šeškinė for huge cinematic potential, diverse settings and landscapes, and a film-friendly environment The filming of Young Wallander, an upcoming Netflix Original series, started […]
Behind The Scenes of New HBO’s Historic Epic Catherine the Great Filming in Vilnius
The star of the show, Dame Helen Mirren, was excited to be working in Vilnius again, fifteen years after the filming of Elizabeth I. Vilnius managed to portray various locations of the former Russian Empire. Catherine the Great, the new Sky and HBO’s TV series depicting the latter years of the Empress of Russia debuted […]