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 […]
Introducing National Locations to International Filmmakers – Jonas Špokas: Lithuania’s Advantage Is Its Scale and Diversity
“From Vilnius Old Town, you can reach Kaunas Old Town within an hour, and just a couple of hours later find yourself in Nida – a completely different world. This concentration and diversity is one of our country’s greatest strengths,” says Jonas Špokas, founder of the location management team Baltic Locations. Speaking to the Vilnius […]
Vilnius Film Industry in 2025: Film Fund Established, Over 20 Films and Series and 65 Commercials Filmed
Vilnius bids farewell to 2025 with several dozen films and TV series shot across the city, featuring stories from a wide range of genres and showcasing newly discovered filming locations. As in previous years, production teams from the Nordic countries, the United States, and Germany showed the greatest interest in the Lithuanian capital. Filmmakers from […]
TV Series Honey Turns Vilnius into Berlin: “We Have Great Confidence in the Local Industry”
Lithuanian production company Baltic Film Services, together with the British company Sid Gentle Films are currently filming a new six-part television series Honey in Lithuania. Set in 1980s East Berlin, the series follows a young, ambitious British spy living and working amid political tension, counterintelligence operations, and dangerous personal relationships. As filming continues in the […]
What We Watched in 2025: Films and TV Series Shot in Vilnius
Vilnius’s cinematic character comes to life through the productions filmed here. This time, we invite you to discover the stories created in the capital and already released on screen. Which of them did we see in 2025? Number 24 In 2023, the Lithuanian-Norwegian co-production “Agent Number 24” was shot in Vilnius. “Agent Number 24” was […]
Behind the Camera with Young Actors: “Every Adult Is an Authority Figure to a Child”
In cinema, important roles are played not only by professional actors, but also by children. Their participation on a film set differs significantly from that of adults: minors work shorter hours, have longer breaks, and are cared for during filming and rest periods by a dedicated on-set professional. One of them is educator and teacher […]
Naujoji Vilnia on the Film Map: From Costume Dramas to Historical Series
For many people, Naujoji Vilnia is associated with nature and expressive landscapes, the railway, or its intriguing history. Today, this neighborhood is not only seeing the development of new residential areas and walking routes—it is also increasingly being discovered by filmmakers. Although Naujoji Vilnia is now an integral part of Vilnius, not so long ago […]
“Sand in Your Hair” Actor L. Laucevičius: If You Are Passionate About What You Do, Any Profession Has Meaning
Very soon, Lithuanian cinema screens will welcome the new film Sand in Your Hair by director Mantas Verbiejus, starring actors Jūratė Onaitytė and Liubomiras Laucevičius in the leading roles. Sand in Your Hair tells the story of older people who decide to embrace change and free themselves from loneliness. Actor Liubomiras Laucevičius speaks to the […]
A co-production supported by the Vilnius Film Fund will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival
Exciting news: director Andrius Blaževičius’ film “How to Divorce During the War” has been selected for the program of one of the most significant cinema world events – the “Sundance” film festival. The film is a co-production of Lithuanian, Irish, Czech, and Luxembourgish teams. The project was partially funded by the Vilnius Film Fund. At […]
From Idea to Screen in 48 Hours: Vilnius Debuts in Worldwide Film Challenge
The 48 Hour Film Project is a fast-paced weekend challenge in which teams compete to create the best short film in just 48 hours, using a set of required elements. Launched 25 years ago in Washington, D.C., the project now spans more than 100 cities worldwide. The first Vilnius edition took place this November, bringing […]