See Vilnius by going on Netflix: 10 most popular films and TV series filmed in the capital
The name of Vilnius continuously echoes in the film industry, and the capital is noticed by the filmmakers from around the globe. In the list of films and TV series offered by the online television giant Netflix there are numerous detectives, dramas, comedies and even sci-fi films and series filmed in Vilnius. Vilnius Film Office […]
In the biggest film studio in Lithuania – everything from filming underwater to the construction of nuclear reactors
The Film Studio, located 15 km from Vilnius city centre, can be called home by numerous filmmakers. Here scenes were shot for such Lithuanian and international projects like Chernobyl, Spotify, Vesper, Catherine the Great, commercials of Cartier and LEGO. More about studio’s daily life, most challenging projects, and future opportunities – in a conversation with […]
Vilnius on screen: the most popular locations among filmmakers
More and more frequently Vilnius is chosen by the filmmakers from around the world. Various places of the capital were seen by millions watching the series like Sisi, Stranger Things, Hilma, Young Wallander, Clark, Chernobyl. From the Writers Union to Lukiškės Prison – Vilnius Film Office presents seven places in the capital which attract the […]
DISCOVER VILNIUS SURROUNDINGS THROUGH THE EYES OF VESPER
“Vesper” – 2022 Sci-Fi film directed by Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper, producers: Asta Liukaityte, Daiva Varnaite-Jovaisiene, Alexis Perrin, Kristina Buozyte, film location managers: Liudvikas Jaskunas and Mindaugas Zabelskas. The film tells a story about hope that keeps you going even when the world seems to be falling apart. After the collapse of Earth’s ecosystem, […]
A former Lukiskes prison complex is now open to filmmakers
A former Lukiskes prison complex in Vilnius is catching the attention of filmmakers and may attract even more international film and TV projects to Lithuania. The prison complex consists of six buildings which incorporates a prison, a hospital, administration buildings and the Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church and is located in the city centre of Vilnius. […]
Stranger Things Season 4 Filming wraps in Vilnius
The crew of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things was in Vilnius filming part of the show’s fourth season. Shooting took place at locations around the Lithuanian capital, including the recently closed century-old former prison. Season four of the critically acclaimed Stranger Things was being shot in Vilnius, Lithuania. Preparations for the production started last […]
Aerocinema: A Drive-In Movie Theatre Lands at Vilnius Airport
Vilnius, 29 April: For the first time in history, a drive-in cinema has been set up in an airport apron area, where planes are usually parked, unloaded, refuelled and boarded. The ‘Aerocinema – The Journey Begins’ project, which kicked off on Wednesday, April 29th at Vilnius International Airport and will run until the end of […]
KFTV spotlight on Vilnius
KFTV Talks to international production figures on big projects from Netflix, HBO and Sky about why they’ve chosen to film in the Lithuanian capital. Vilnius, the capital of the small country of Lithuania, situated in northern Europe along the south-east shore of the Baltic sea, has moved into the spotlight since it doubled for 1980‘s […]
Bringing the second season of Young Wallander to life in Vilnius
Credits: Ahil After the astounding success of the first season of the Netflix original series ‘Young Wallander’, the international cast and crew have returned to Lithuania. The second season of the series will be wrapping up its production in Vilnius in a few short weeks, bringing the beloved character’s journey to our screens once more. […]
The Hofburg Palace unearthed in Vilnius in the hit-to-be German television series
The German film production company ‘Story House Pictures GmbH’ is turning Vilnius into the set of its hit-to-be television series ‘Sisi’, telling the life story of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria. The filming is expected to take place during the summer months across Lithuania. This vast television production has brought huge investments, with the international […]