Vilnius Film Industry in 2025: Film Fund Established, Over 20 Films and Series and 65 Commercials Filmed
Vilnius bids farewell to 2025 with several dozen films and TV series shot across the city, featuring stories from a wide range of genres and showcasing newly discovered filming locations. As in previous years, production teams from the Nordic countries, the United States, and Germany showed the greatest interest in the Lithuanian capital. Filmmakers from […]
TV Series Honey Turns Vilnius into Berlin: “We Have Great Confidence in the Local Industry”
Lithuanian production company Baltic Film Services, together with the British company Sid Gentle Films are currently filming a new six-part television series Honey in Lithuania. Set in 1980s East Berlin, the series follows a young, ambitious British spy living and working amid political tension, counterintelligence operations, and dangerous personal relationships. As filming continues in the […]
What We Watched in 2025: Films and TV Series Shot in Vilnius
Vilnius’s cinematic character comes to life through the productions filmed here. This time, we invite you to discover the stories created in the capital and already released on screen. Which of them did we see in 2025? Number 24 In 2023, the Lithuanian-Norwegian co-production “Agent Number 24” was shot in Vilnius. “Agent Number 24” was […]
Behind the Camera with Young Actors: “Every Adult Is an Authority Figure to a Child”
In cinema, important roles are played not only by professional actors, but also by children. Their participation on a film set differs significantly from that of adults: minors work shorter hours, have longer breaks, and are cared for during filming and rest periods by a dedicated on-set professional. One of them is educator and teacher […]
Naujoji Vilnia on the Film Map: From Costume Dramas to Historical Series
For many people, Naujoji Vilnia is associated with nature and expressive landscapes, the railway, or its intriguing history. Today, this neighborhood is not only seeing the development of new residential areas and walking routes—it is also increasingly being discovered by filmmakers. Although Naujoji Vilnia is now an integral part of Vilnius, not so long ago […]
“Sand in Your Hair” Actor L. Laucevičius: If You Are Passionate About What You Do, Any Profession Has Meaning
Very soon, Lithuanian cinema screens will welcome the new film Sand in Your Hair by director Mantas Verbiejus, starring actors Jūratė Onaitytė and Liubomiras Laucevičius in the leading roles. Sand in Your Hair tells the story of older people who decide to embrace change and free themselves from loneliness. Actor Liubomiras Laucevičius speaks to the […]
A co-production supported by the Vilnius Film Fund will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival
Exciting news: director Andrius Blaževičius’ film “How to Divorce During the War” has been selected for the program of one of the most significant cinema world events – the “Sundance” film festival. The film is a co-production of Lithuanian, Irish, Czech, and Luxembourgish teams. The project was partially funded by the Vilnius Film Fund. At […]
From Idea to Screen in 48 Hours: Vilnius Debuts in Worldwide Film Challenge
The 48 Hour Film Project is a fast-paced weekend challenge in which teams compete to create the best short film in just 48 hours, using a set of required elements. Launched 25 years ago in Washington, D.C., the project now spans more than 100 cities worldwide. The first Vilnius edition took place this November, bringing […]
Energy and Technology Museum – open to cinema: authentic spaces that transport you to both the past and the distant future
Opened in 2003, the Energy and Technology Museum is the largest technology museum in Lithuania. Its authentic spaces are increasingly hosting cultural events and welcoming filmmakers — the impressive setting on screen can easily transport viewers into the past or even the far future. According to Žara Kutkaitė, Head of Events and Cultural Projects, while […]
Latvian–Lithuanian co-production wraps filming in Lithuania: “The region needs more quality films for young audiences”
The adventure film Tiger Martindale’s Survival Experts, a Latvian and Lithuanian co-production, has recently completed shooting in Lithuania. Engaging and emotional, this family story takes viewers back to 1990s Latvia. The film features both Lithuanian actors and locations, while the crew behind the camera comes from both Baltic countries and Ukraine. The story explores a […]