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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cinematographer Feliksas Abrukauskas: Not All Shots Have to be Beautiful
Feliksas Abrukauskas is a well-known cinematographer whose professional excellence has been recognized with the highest national awards. He contributed to such Lithuanian and foreign film projects as “Agent Hamilton”, “Chernobyl”, “War and Peace”, “Vesper”, “Cinephilia”, “The Generation of Evil”, etc.
Green screen – a beautiful cinematic deception, which gives birth to the most complex scenes
In almost 10 years of operation, numerous advertisements, TV series, music videos and films have been filmed in the Green Screen Studio. According to Vytautas Laucius who organizes filming in the studio, thanks to the green screen, this place had
Filmmaking through the eyes of IT prop team: server rooms, fax machines and “revived” mobile phones
Whom do filmmakers approach if they need to film a server room? How to make an old fax machine print the desired material? Where to look for technological devices’ props for films about the recent past? Answers to these questions