12th edition of Baltic Pitching Forum welcomes 12 projects that showcase outstanding filmmaking talents
Leading industry event, to be held in Vilnius from 8-11 October 2024, reveals slate of 12 projects from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and – guest country – Croatia that will take part. The 12th edition of the Baltic Pitching Forum (BPF) has revealed which short film projects will be pitched to a panel of international experts […]
Pasaka Cinemas offer quality films and enhanced experiences for viewers
“Films selected with hands and heart” – this is how the Pasaka cinemas in Vilnius like to describe themselves. Located in the Old Town and Paupys, these cinemas invite viewers to enjoy quality European and American films. Here, viewers can expect not only a cozy atmosphere and a carefully curated repertoire but also intriguing meetings […]
“Sisi’s” team wraps up shootings in Vilnius: the city’s landmarks are on the screen once again
The team of the hugely popular drama series “Sisi”—the s show is well-known in Lithuania—continues shooting the fourth season in various locations across Europe. Until now, “Sisi” has been screened in more than 120 countries, and a large part of the shooting takes place in Lithuania, particularly in the capital Vilnius, which embodies 19th-century Austria […]
Film Editor Silvija Vilkaitė: This Job is All About Emotions and Empathy
Silvija Vilkaitė is a film editor who worked on many well-known Lithuanian films, such as “The Saint”, “Nova Lituania”, “How to Be A Human”, and “Slow”. According to Silvija, who was recently awarded the “Silver Crane” prize, the task of the film editor is much more than just preparing the final conversion of the raw […]
Virtual reality cinema space “Hexa Cinema” in Vilnius: for seekers of unique experiences
Several cinemas in Vilnius offer the audience special repertoires or a highly entertaining atmosphere. Would you like to know where to watch movies for unique experiences and content? We invite you to explore the best film screening venues and the most unusual cinemas in the Lithuanian capital. Let’s start our tour from the “Hexa Cinema”. […]
Silver Crane Awards: contribution of the film industry and over 100 professionals behind the ceremony
The “Silver Crane” ( “Sidabrinė gervė”) awards are the most important cinematic event in Lithuania when the most outstanding achievements of recent years are recognized. With this year’s ceremony, scheduled for June 9th, fast approaching, the Vilnius Film Office tells you more about this important event. The first “Silver Crane” award ceremony took place in […]
Cinematic locations in Vilnius: a place where “Chernobyl Was Filmed”
Vilnius Palace of Culture, Entertainment and Sports was founded in 1980; the building was designed by architect Algimantas Mačiulis. Today, it serves as a venue for seminars, conferences, sports competitions, rehearsals, and training. The interior is also worth visiting for the works of art preserved here: an impressive chandelier, a metal installation and a fresco. […]
US Producers Impressed by Vilnius: City Transforms into 1940s Hamburg for “Truth and Conviction” Series
The US TV series “Truth and Conviction” is currently being shot in Vilnius. Based on shocking true events, the story transforms the Lithuanian capital into 1940s Hamburg. Producers John Foss and Russ Kendall, of Kaleidoscope Pictures, who first visited Lithuania nearly a decade ago and have returned for the third time, praise the country not […]
The Team Behind Lithuania’s Short Film at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival: It’s Hard to Make It Internationally, but Nothing Is Impossible
At the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival, the achievements of Lithuanian filmmakers will be showcased as well. The film “Ootid” by young director Eglė Razumaitė (produced by Lineta Lasiauskaitė) has been selected for the main competitive short film program. The film selected from more than 4 thousand films will compete for the prestigious “Short Film […]
Producer Ramojus Petrauskas: “The more complex and challenging the project is, the more I am interested”
Ramojus Petrauskas started working in television when he was only sixteen, eventually became the producer of MTV Baltics, and today he is successfully working in the advertising field. “The more complex and challenging the project is, the more I am interested,” Petrauskas says. His career has brought him over 400 commercials, a Cannes Lions Grand […]