Vilnius plays Jerusalem in BBC’s The Eichmann Show
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, was chosen by the BBC for The Eichmann Show, starring British film and TV star Martin Freeman. The film tells a story about the trial of one most notorious figures of the Holocaust. The 90-minute drama focuses on the broadcast of the trial of Adolf Eichmann, chief architect of the […]
Baltic Shorts ready to take on Europe
The forthcoming Baltic Pitching Forum aims to increase the visibility of Baltic filmmakers amongst their European colleagues. Shorts from the Baltic countries – consisting of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – have had a burgeoning reputation over the past few years. While historically Baltic films have always been popular – such as animation from Estonia or […]
Government’s decision brings Hollywood back to Vilnius
Vilnius is very close to make an offer – filmmakers can’t refuse. Government of Lithuania has approved the amendment, which provides tax incentives for film production. Now we are waiting for Parliament to approve it.
BBC shooting War and Peace in Vilnius
A six-part television series based on Leo Tolstoy‘s novel War and Peace has begun filming in Vilnius. The series is being made by BBC Cymru Wales Drama, in partnership with The Weinstein Company and BBC Worldwide/Lookout Point. Julia Stannard, Producer of War and Peace, said: “Filming is going extremely well in Vilnius. Everyone is being […]
“Winter Thaw” shot in Vilnius, will air on Thanksgiving night
Shot in Vilnius at the begining of 2016, Winter Thaw will air today, on Thanksgiving night! Based on the short story “Martin the Cobbler” by Leo Tolstoy, Winter Thaw was filmed on location in Lithuania and is directed by Adam Thomas Anderegg and produced by Russ Kendall from Kaleidoscope Pictures, in partnership with Lithuania-based Baltic […]
Barry Primus Master Class in Vilnius
Barry Primus workshops are being organized in Vilnius, April 7-12, 2017. Barry Primus started his acting career with the acclaimed directors Elia Kazan and Harold Clurman. Throughout a long film career consisting of more than 50 movies, Barry has worked with Martin Scorsese, Sydney Pollack, Mark Rydell, James Toback, Roger Cormen, Paul Mazursky and Roger […]
Film “Vanishing Waves” wins prizes in The Fantastic Fest 2012 Awards
International film festival “The Fantastic Fest 2012” 20th of September has started in the USA. Lithuanian film “Vanishing Waves” (directed by Kristina Buozyte) won best picture, best director (Kristina Buozyte), best screenplay (Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper) and best actress (Jurga Jutaite) in Fantastic features cathegory.
Lithuania is a Strategic Partner in Halifax
An interview with Kestutis Drazdauskas, the head of The Independent Producers Association of Lithuania: Lithuania is the leader in Baltics. <…> Several projects are still in the works, like a 1,100 square meter stage which will include the largest green screen in the Baltics, make up and wardrobe studios, and production offices. Vilnius Film Cluster is […]