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 […]
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 […]