Films That Changed the History of Lithuanian Cinema: Marija Kavtaradzė’s Slow
Vilnius Film Office presents the video series Films That Changed the History of Lithuanian Cinema. Through conversations with directors, actors and filmmakers, the series explores not only the stories behind landmark films, but also the growth of Lithuania’s film industry over 35 years of independence. From breakthrough achievements and international recognition to bold storytelling and […]
Filmai, pakeitę Lietuvos kino istoriją: Marijos Kavtaradzės „Tu man nieko neprimeni“
Vilniaus kino biuras pristato reportažų ciklą „Filmai, pakeitę Lietuvos kino istoriją“. Per pokalbius su režisieriais, aktoriais ir amžininkais atsiskleidžia ne tik praeities įvykiai, bet ir vidinė industrijos branda – kiek pasistūmėjome per 35 nepriklausomybės metus, kokie filmai tapo lūžiu, o kokie – tiltu į pasaulį. Svarbiausi apdovanojimai, pirmieji tarptautiniai projektai Lietuvoje, drąsios temos, istorijos vingiai […]
“Holy Destructors”: Director Aistė Žegulytė on Microfungi, Loss and a Life That Never Truly Ends
What do church painting restorers and microscopic fungi have in common? Why does decay not necessarily mean an ending, and how can death become a story about the continuity of life? These are the questions explored in director Aistė Žegulytė’s documentary Holy Destructors, which has received international acclaim and travelled to numerous film festivals around […]
“Hold Me Closer” Is About More Than Love – It Is Also About Freedom: Screenwriter Birutė Kapustinskaitė on Codependency, Closeness and Relationships
What happens when the desire to be close to someone collides with the fear of losing yourself? Is it possible to preserve a relationship when, in the process, you begin to lose who you are? These are the questions explored in the feature film Hold Me Closer, currently in production, written by playwright and screenwriter […]
Films That Changed the History of Lithuanian Cinema: Laurynas Bareiša’s Pilgrims
Vilnius Film Office presents the video series Films That Changed the History of Lithuanian Cinema. Through conversations with directors, actors, and film industry professionals, the series explores not only landmark films but also the growth of Lithuania’s film industry over the past 35 years. From major international awards and groundbreaking productions to bold creative choices […]
From an Abandoned School in Alytus to Cannes: Director Arnas Balčiūnas on Class Photo
This year, the short film Class Photo by young Lithuanian director Arnas Balčiūnas premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Created as a master’s graduation project at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre’s National Film School, the film was selected for the prestigious Cannes Critics’ Week and competed alongside short films from around the world. […]
Vilnius Film Fund Announces Results: Funding Awarded to 8 Co-Productions in 2026
The Vilnius Film Fund, established by the City of Vilnius, has announced the results of its second year of operation. This year, a total of 14 applications were submitted to the competition, with 11 projects proceeding to expert evaluation. Following evaluations by the expert panel and funding allocation committee, funding was awarded to 8 film […]
Exclusive “Star City” Screening Held in Vilnius: First Episodes Presented to Industry
On May 30th, an exclusive screening of Apple TV’s international series “Star City” took place at Apollo Cinema in Vilnius. Members of the film industry community were invited to attend a special screening of the first two episodes of the series, both filmed in Vilnius. “Star City” is a new Apple TV series produced by […]
“Silver Crane” Awards Presented: What Picture of Lithuanian Cinema Do We See This Year?
With this year’s Silver Crane Awards winners now announced, the broader picture of recent Lithuanian cinema is becoming clearer as well. This year’s awards revealed not only the standout films and creators, but also wider industry trends – a growing diversity of genres, strengthening international co-productions, and the increasing visibility of Lithuanian cinema abroad. We […]
Vilnius invites visitors to discover the city through cinema: new film tourism routes launch across filming locations
Starting May 30, the Vilnius Film Office is launching a new film tourism project, inviting visitors to explore filming locations independently while listening to specially created audio guides.