Vilnius to award scholarships to artists and cultural creators for the first time
Following the approval of newly prepared competition regulations by the Vilnius City Council, culture and arts creators can now apply for individual and emerging creator grants. Individual grants aimed at supporting creative work, professional development, and the implementation of new ideas will be awarded for periods of six or eight months.
Arnas Balčiūnas’ Short Film Class Photo to Compete at Cannes
As the prestigious Cannes Film Festival announced the program for the Critics’ Week, it was revealed that Arnas Balčiūnas’ short film Class Photo has been selected for the short film competition. The Lithuanian director’s film will compete alongside nine other short films from around the world, selected from a pool of 2,400 submissions. Class Photo […]
Vilnius-Set “How to Divorce During the War” Wins Directing Prize at Sundance
Vilnius-based film “How to Divorce During the War” wins Directing Award at Sundance Film Festival. Set against the early months of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, when Vilnius welcomed 19,000 refugees, the film portrays a family going through personal and political turmoil. Lithuanian film “How to Divorce During the War” won the Directing Award: World […]
Energy and Technology Museum – open to cinema: authentic spaces that transport you to both the past and the distant future
Opened in 2003, the Energy and Technology Museum is the largest technology museum in Lithuania. Its authentic spaces are increasingly hosting cultural events and welcoming filmmakers — the impressive setting on screen can easily transport viewers into the past or even the far future. According to Žara Kutkaitė, Head of Events and Cultural Projects, while […]
Latvian–Lithuanian co-production wraps filming in Lithuania: “The region needs more quality films for young audiences”
The adventure film Tiger Martindale’s Survival Experts, a Latvian and Lithuanian co-production, has recently completed shooting in Lithuania. Engaging and emotional, this family story takes viewers back to 1990s Latvia. The film features both Lithuanian actors and locations, while the crew behind the camera comes from both Baltic countries and Ukraine. The story explores a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Vilnius Selected as Filming Location for Sony Pictures Television’s ‘For All Mankind’ Spinoff Series ‘Star City’
Sony Pictures Television has chosen the city of Vilnius for its production of “Star City” in Lithuania. “Star City” is a new spinoff of the acclaimed science fiction drama “For All Mankind.” Production will begin in early February in Vilnius and surrounding areas, bringing together a team of over 130 industry professionals primarily from Lithuania, […]
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 […]