Special Effects Makeup Artist M. Jacobsen: From Complex Wounds to Corpses and Creatures
Morten Jacobsen is a special effects makeup artist who has worked in the film industry since 1988. Over his career, he has contributed makeup effects to more than 250 films and TV series, including many Lars von Trier films, the Netflix series Dark, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Men & Chicken, and others. His […]
American Producer Steve Oster on Filming Star City in Vilnius: “I Was Impressed by the City’s Architectural Diversity”
Filming for the American TV series Star City recently wrapped up in Vilnius. A sequel to the popular series For All Mankind, the new production will take viewers into an alternate version of the space race. Following the completion of the shoot in Lithuania, we spoke with the show’s executive producer, Steve Oster, who spent […]
Open-air cinema screenings in Vilnius all summer long: where to watch movies?
Every summer, more and more initiatives invite people to step out of traditional cinemas and enjoy open-air films. The Vilnius Film Office recommends the best places in the capital to watch movies throughout the warm season. „Deep Rivers Run Silent“ „Deep Rivers Run Silent“ is a recurring summer cycle of film screenings and events, returning […]
Discover a cinematic side of Vilnius this summer – follow in the footsteps of your favorite screen stories
With summer underway, there’s more reason to head outdoors. To make your walks not only pleasant but also enriching, the Vilnius Film Office invites you to explore self-guided film tourism routes inspired by movies and TV series filmed in the capital. These routes feature not only popular tourist spots in Vilnius, but also the most […]
Cinematographer Laura Aliukonytė: “Creativity Lies Everywhere – Even in Choosing a Lens”
Cinematographer Laura Aliukonytė has worked on numerous Lithuanian and international films. But as she admits, breaking into what’s long been seen as a male-dominated field wasn’t easy. In a conversation with the Vilnius Film Office, Laura shares stories about her first film, life on set, and how Lithuania’s film industry is starting to change. How […]
Cinematographer Laura Aliukonytė: “Creativity Lies Everywhere – Even in Choosing a Lens”
Cinematographer Laura Aliukonytė has worked on numerous Lithuanian and international films. But as she admits, breaking into what’s long been seen as a male-dominated field wasn’t easy. In a conversation with the Vilnius Film Office, Laura shares stories about her first film, life on set, and how Lithuania’s film industry is starting to change. How […]
Foreign films and TV series filmed in Vilnius: what to watch and where?
Filming is constantly taking place in Vilnius – you can spot film sets in different areas around town. In recent years, Vilnius has stood in for cities in Austria, Germany, Sweden, and Norway. Lithuanian actors have appeared on screen, and hundreds of local film professionals have worked behind the scenes. So, which films and TV […]
Set decorator Dovas Vyšniauskas: It’s important to remember that on set, you’re among living humans, not machines
Dovas Vyšniauskas is an artist and sculptor. In cinema, he makes decorations, sets, and props for films and TV series. He has worked on various projects, such as “Stranger Things”, “Clark”, “Young Wallander”, and many others. “In more than a decade on the cinema sets, the most remarkable change that I have noticed was the […]
Baltic filmmakers Unite to Shoot Estonian Thriller: We Were Surprised by How Vilnius Resembles Different European Cities
Filming of Something Real, an Estonian thriller, has wrapped in Vilnius after several intense months. An international team from Latvia and Estonia brought their vision to life across the city — from residential areas to the cinematic corners of Vilnius Old Town. According to the film’s director and producers, Vilnius can easily stand in for […]
EUFCN reveals Location Awards 2024 Winners
The European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) announced the winners of the EUFCN Location Awards at the Location Awards Ceremony on Monday, February 17 at the Landesvertretung Sachsen-Anhalt, during EFM – European Film Market 2025 in Berlin. The ongoing development of the EUFCN Location Awards led to a Ceremony, which was a massive success and attracted […]