Two Films, two different worlds, one Cannes: costume designer Rūta Lečaitė on working on “Ulya” and “Spring”
This year at the Cannes Film Festival, the work of costume designer Rūta Lečaitė will be seen in two films – Latvian director Viesturs Kairišs’ “Ulya” and the Lithuanian-Ukrainian-French co-production “Vesna” (“Spring”).
Films that changed the history of Lithuanian cinema: Arūnas Matelis’ “Before Flying Back to Earth”
Vilnius Film Office presents the report series “Films that changed the history of Lithuanian cinema.” Through conversations with directors, actors, and contemporaries, the series reveals not only events of the past but also the industry’s internal growth – how far we have come over 35 years of independence, which films marked turning points, and which became bridges […]
“Book + Cinema” has annouced the winners of the option: Akvilė Kavaliauskaitė’s novel Feelings selected for a film adaptation
For the seventh year in a row, the initiative Book + Cinema has been inviting audiences to celebrate Lithuanian literature and explore its new forms. The project, which fosters closer collaboration between Lithuanian writers and filmmakers, has announced this year’s winners of the book adaptation option competition. The winners were awarded a prize established by […]
“Is hell like an office? Creators on adult animation, corporate absurdity, and why now is the right time
Animation studio Meinart is developing this project for the international market, and its creators are clear – animation is no longer just a medium for children.
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 […]
Films that changed the history of Lithuanian cinema: The Lease by Kristijonas Vildžiūnas
The Vilnius Film Office presents a series of reportages titled Films that changed the history of Lithuanian cinema. Through conversations with directors, actors, and contemporaries, it reveals not only events of the past, but also the inner maturation of the industry – how far we have come over 35 years of independence, which films marked […]
“The best movie – without music?”: composers on silence, tension, and why music sometimes gets in the way
What do you hear when “nothing is happening” in a movie? Sometimes – that’s exactly when everything begins. Composers Paulius Kilbauskas and Vygintas Kisevičius have been creating music for films, commercials, and the stage for over 15 years, but they themselves point out a paradox: the best music in cinema is sometimes… its absence. While […]
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 […]