Chernobyl drama with Jared Harris to film in Lithuania
The first high-end TV drama co-production between Sky and HBO is a mini-series based on the real-life nuclear plant disaster at Chernobyl which will film in Lithuania next spring. “Chernobyl” is a five-part look at the scientists and others who sacrificed to spare the world from a broader disaster in April 1986 when a reactor […]
Filming Europe-Eufcn Launches The European Film Location Award
11 fantastic locations will compete for the European Location Award, created by Filming Europe – theEuropean Film Commissions Network, in collaboration with Cineuropa. The shortlist of the best European locations is the result of a two-step nominating process: first the Film Commissions belonging to the European Film Commissions Network chose and proposed their locations (a […]
For films shot in Lithuania – prestigious International Emmy nomination and success at International Film Festivals
Lithuania is an attractive destination for those foreign filmmakers who come here seeking not only flexible prices for film production and services but also a professional crew and suitable locations. Last year, Lithuania attracted the highest number of foreign productions since the introduction of its 20 percent tax incentive in 2014. Worldwide known directors, actors […]
Baltic pitching forum extends application deadline
Baltic Pitching Forum 2018 extends call for projects deadline until August 15th. Filmmakers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania still have two more weeks to submit their short film projects to the 6th edition of international short film pitching forum “Baltic Pitching Forum”. Baltic Pitching Forum aims to set up a place for short filmmakers situated […]
Meeting point – Vilnius to focus on the Baltics and challenges facing the film industry
For the 10th time, film industry professionals from all over Europe will take part in the audiovisual industry event Meeting Point – Vilnius (MPV), taking place April 2–4. This year’s programme will include new initiatives, such as Talents Nest and individual meetings for professionals, as well as traditional Coming Soon and private Industry screening sessions. […]
Meeting Point – Vilnius: The European Film Forum and a Krzysztof Zanussi seminar
New projects from the rising stars of cinema, the most important film industry conference in Europe, and discussions about cinema in Eastern and Central Europe are all part of Meeting Point – Vilnius. The industry conference will take place April 4th – 6th, during Vilnius IFF. Zero Day will also see seminars on the discovery […]
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.