Virtual reality cinema space “Hexa Cinema” in Vilnius: for seekers of unique experiences
Several cinemas in Vilnius offer the audience special repertoires or a highly entertaining atmosphere. Would you like to know where to watch movies for unique experiences and content? We invite you to explore the best film screening venues and the most unusual cinemas in the Lithuanian capital. Let’s start our tour from the “Hexa Cinema”. […]
Silver Crane Awards: contribution of the film industry and over 100 professionals behind the ceremony
The “Silver Crane” ( “Sidabrinė gervė”) awards are the most important cinematic event in Lithuania when the most outstanding achievements of recent years are recognized. With this year’s ceremony, scheduled for June 9th, fast approaching, the Vilnius Film Office tells you more about this important event. The first “Silver Crane” award ceremony took place in […]
Cinematic locations in Vilnius: a place where “Chernobyl Was Filmed”
Vilnius Palace of Culture, Entertainment and Sports was founded in 1980; the building was designed by architect Algimantas Mačiulis. Today, it serves as a venue for seminars, conferences, sports competitions, rehearsals, and training. The interior is also worth visiting for the works of art preserved here: an impressive chandelier, a metal installation and a fresco. […]
US Producers Impressed by Vilnius: City Transforms into 1940s Hamburg for “Truth and Conviction” Series
The US TV series “Truth and Conviction” is currently being shot in Vilnius. Based on shocking true events, the story transforms the Lithuanian capital into 1940s Hamburg. Producers John Foss and Russ Kendall, of Kaleidoscope Pictures, who first visited Lithuania nearly a decade ago and have returned for the third time, praise the country not […]
The Team Behind Lithuania’s Short Film at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival: It’s Hard to Make It Internationally, but Nothing Is Impossible
At the upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival, the achievements of Lithuanian filmmakers will be showcased as well. The film “Ootid” by young director Eglė Razumaitė (produced by Lineta Lasiauskaitė) has been selected for the main competitive short film program. The film selected from more than 4 thousand films will compete for the prestigious “Short Film […]
Producer Ramojus Petrauskas: “The more complex and challenging the project is, the more I am interested”
Ramojus Petrauskas started working in television when he was only sixteen, eventually became the producer of MTV Baltics, and today he is successfully working in the advertising field. “The more complex and challenging the project is, the more I am interested,” Petrauskas says. His career has brought him over 400 commercials, a Cannes Lions Grand […]
Cinematic places of Vilnius: luxurious and unique Vaidilos Theatre
Vaidilos Theater, located near Gediminas Avenue, on A. Jakšto Street, is characterized by neo-Gothic architecture and has a very unique history. These spaces are often chosen for filming. The house was built in the 19th century and was designed by the architect Mikhail Prozorov, who later settled here with his family. The architect’s family owned […]
Lithuanian artists who painted “The Peasants”: A separate story could be created about the behind-the-scenes of this film
At the 29th Vilnius International Film Festival the animated film “The Peasants” by directors DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman was presented to the Lithuanian audience. A group of professionals from the country’s cinema industry made a significant contribution to one of the most successful works by Polish filmmakers. In collaboration with artists from other countries, […]
Cinematic Locations in Vilnius: the Street Where Filmmakers Discover Scandinavia
For quite a few years, Kaštonų Street has undoubtedly been one of the filmmakers’ favorite locations in Vilnius. This is where the Lithuanian Library of Medicine, the country’s largest library of biomedicine and related sciences, is located. “Agent Hamilton”, “Young Wallander”, “The Generation of Evil”, “Kompromat”, and “Hilma” are just a few films and series […]
Algirdas Ramaška, the CEO of “Kino Pavasaris” Film Festival: “People Watch Films, and We Watch People”
March 14th is fast approaching, and this is the day when the Vilnius City Film Festival “Kino Pavasaris” (“Cinema Spring”) begins. “People watch films, and we watch people,” says Algirdas Ramaška, the festival’s general manager, referring to the experience of seeing cinema’s teaming with filmgoers. Ramaška spoke to the Vilnius Film Office about one of […]