Baltic pitching forum extends application deadline
Baltic Pitching Forum 2018 extends call for projects deadline until August 15th. Filmmakers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania still have two more weeks to submit their short film projects to the 6th edition of international short film pitching forum “Baltic Pitching Forum”. Baltic Pitching Forum aims to set up a place for short filmmakers situated […]
VIFF: International industry conference Meeting Point – Vilnius starting tomorrow
On March 27–29, film industry professionals from Lithuania and all of Europe will focus their attention on the international industry conference Meeting Point – Vilnius. Lectures, Coming Soon sessions, and private film screenings are just some of the events planned for the three-day conference. This year’s conference will include a presentation on film marketing from […]
For films shot in Lithuania – prestigious International Emmy nomination and success at International Film Festivals
Lithuania is an attractive destination for those foreign filmmakers who come here seeking not only flexible prices for film production and services but also a professional crew and suitable locations. Last year, Lithuania attracted the highest number of foreign productions since the introduction of its 20 percent tax incentive in 2014. Worldwide known directors, actors […]
Filming Europe-Eufcn Launches The European Film Location Award
11 fantastic locations will compete for the European Location Award, created by Filming Europe – theEuropean Film Commissions Network, in collaboration with Cineuropa. The shortlist of the best European locations is the result of a two-step nominating process: first the Film Commissions belonging to the European Film Commissions Network chose and proposed their locations (a […]
Chernobyl drama with Jared Harris to film in Lithuania
The first high-end TV drama co-production between Sky and HBO is a mini-series based on the real-life nuclear plant disaster at Chernobyl which will film in Lithuania next spring. “Chernobyl” is a five-part look at the scientists and others who sacrificed to spare the world from a broader disaster in April 1986 when a reactor […]
Cannes Film Festival: ‘The Square’ Wins the Palme d’Or
The 70th annual Cannes Film Festival came to a close Sunday night with the main competition awards ceremony at the Palais des Festivals. The Square, by Swedish writer-director Ruben Ostlund, won the top prize, the Palme d’Or. The satire, the follow-up to Ostlund’s 2014 international hit Force Majeure, explores Swedish art, commerce, politics and national […]
The European Film Forum In Vilnius – A New Generation Of European Filmmakers Challenge Hollywood
The European Film Forum in Vilnius – a new generation of European filmmakers challenge Hollywood European cinema has huge creative potential. However, new talented filmmakers face an uphill battle against Hollywood in the box office. On April 6, during Vilnius IFF organized conference Meeting Point – Vilnius, European filmmakers will gather to discuss opportunities at […]
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 […]
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. […]
Helen Mirren returns to Lithuania as formidable Russian Empress in Sky and HBO’s Catherine the Great
Lithuania has become a stage set for Sky and HBO’s original British drama Catherine the Great. Set against the lavish backdrop of the politically ruthless 18th century Russian court, this four-part epic starring Helen Mirren will chart the latter years of Catherine’s 34-year reign. The series is also being shot in Latvia and Russia. “We […]