Head of the National Film School Vytautas Dambrauskas: “It is important not to pursue progress blindly, but to understand clearly who we are”
“A film school is the starting point and springboard from which the entire film industry leaps forward. I would like to see Lithuanian-language cinema gain ever stronger recognition globally,” says the head of the National Film School (KIMO), Assoc. Prof. Vytautas Dambrauskas. Students of the school, which opened its doors on the Lithuanian Academy of […]
In 2024 Vilnius attracted filmmakers from around the world: over 400 filming shifts took place in public spaces
Dozens of films and TV series shot in Vilnius, newly discovered urban spaces, and stories that transport viewers to various historical periods marked the city’s farewell to 2024. As in previous years, film crews from Scandinavian countries, Germany, and the United States showed the greatest interest in the capital. According to the Vilnius Film Office, […]
Vilnius on Screen 2024: Discover the Projects You Can Stream Now
Every year a lot of shooting takes place in Vilnius—the Lithuanian capital is a popular choice for both Lithuanian and foreign teams who come here to make films, commercials, and TV series. Let us take a look at some of the most interesting projects of 2024: you may have already seen them on screen, just […]
A Lithuanian creator who worked on the films Jurassic World, Wonka, and Wicked: on the Emerald City and 9 million live tulips
A concept artist is a little-known, yet very important profession in the film industry. Vilius Petrauskas, who has worked on big-budget, world-famous films such as “Wonka” (2023), “Jurassic World” (2018), “Marvel”, and “Vesper”, can tell many interesting stories about this exotic job. One of his latest projects is “Wicked,” which is gaining more and more […]
When Passion for Diving Meets Cinema: What Does Underwater Filming Look Like?
Manvydas Klumbys is a diving instructor, producer, and founder of “Cinedive”, the first Lithuanian company that offers underwater and above-water film shooting services. His crew often works in extraordinary conditions: he’s had to dive to a depth of up to 40 meters, has captured several mock-drowning scenes, and routinely helps actors complete complex and nerve-racking […]
The Lithuanian National Philharmonic in Cinema: From a Palace to a Luxury Hotel
The Lithuanian National Philharmonic, founded in 1926, is one of Lithuania’s oldest and most prestigious music institutions. The building, located in the Old Town of Vilnius, was completed in 1905 and is one of the most luxurious examples of the historicist style in the capital of Lithuania. The edifice witnessed several important stages of Vilnius’ […]
Film costume designer Monika Vėbraitė: “We often overlook how much our clothing reveals about us”
“Often, we ourselves don’t realize how much the clothes we wear say about us,” says film costume designer Monika Vėbraitė. Having worked on Lithuanian and international films such as Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter, The Tokyo Trial, Miracle, Nova Lituania, and more, she is certain: costumes in film can also tell a story. Monika Vėbraitė shares […]
Vilnius Theaters: Exceptional Comfort at Apollo Cinema
Many cinemas in Vilnius offer visitors special repertoires or a highly entertaining atmosphere. Indeed, if you’re looking for unique experiences or exclusive content, you may feel spoilt for choice! To make it easier for you to make up your mind, we invite you to the most interesting and unusual film theaters in the Lithuanian capital. […]
Gražina Arlickaitė, Founder of Scanorama Film Festival: “Feel Free to Get Angry with a Film, But Do Not Build Walls”
On November 7, the European film festival “Scanorama” begins in Lithuania. Its founder, Gražina Arlickaitė, makes it crystal clear that, due to respecting the festival’s audience, the organizers’ team doesn’t try to please them at all costs: it has been refusing commercial films for several years and aims to present truly high-quality European cinema. “They […]
Producer Živilė Gallego: “I Care About Both the Film’s Story and Its Director
“When I am producing a film, it matters to me what its characters are looking for, but today I am selective regarding both the story and the director. It is difficult to predict what the final result will be. Still, I want to enjoy the process,” says Živilė Gallego, head of the film production company […]