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 […]
SOFA – School of Film Agents launches pilot workshop in Vilnius, focusing on public-private project financing and investment
In addition to its existing workshops in Tbilisi (Georgia) and Warsaw (Poland), SOFA – School of Film Agents is launching a third workshop in Vilnius, Lithuania. Between 11 and 15 September 2018, selected SOFA alumni will get the chance to present their projects in front of experienced private investors and representatives of European public film […]
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 […]
Helen Mirren returns to Lithuania as formidable Russian Empress in Sky and HBO’s Catherine the Great
Lithuania has become a stage set for Sky and HBO’s original British drama Catherine the Great. Set against the lavish backdrop of the politically ruthless 18th century Russian court, this four-part epic starring Helen Mirren will chart the latter years of Catherine’s 34-year reign. The series is also being shot in Latvia and Russia. “We […]
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 […]
VIFF: International industry conference Meeting Point – Vilnius starting tomorrow
On March 27–29, film industry professionals from Lithuania and all of Europe will focus their attention on the international industry conference Meeting Point – Vilnius. Lectures, Coming Soon sessions, and private film screenings are just some of the events planned for the three-day conference. This year’s conference will include a presentation on film marketing from […]
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 […]
Sen Sebastian Film Festival: The Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum dedicates its Focus on to the Baltic States
A delegation of fifteen producers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will come to San Sebastian to discover the Festival first hand, participate in the Co-Production Forum and in the other Industry activities. Since 2014, the Industry Department has been organising the Focus on, an industry initiative under which a group of professionals from a country, […]
Lithuanian tax incentives for film production successfully raised to 30%
Lithuanian parliament has approved a boost to the country’s film production tax incentive, increasing it from 20% to 30%. The new level will take effect from January 1, 2019 and the legislation has been renewed for the next five-year period. Country‘s filming profile has been rising in recent years, with high-profile, big-budget. dramas. Lithuania has […]
Announcing start of Vilnius IFF Kino Pavasaris
Starting March 21st, festivalgoers will be able to meet with renowned filmmakers visiting Vilnius IFF Kino Pavasaris. The impressive guestlist includes Russian director Vitaly Mansky, English photographer and artist Richard Billingham, Polish film legend Krzysztof Zanussi, Golden Bear winner Adina Pintilie, experimental filmmaker Jeremy Shaw, and more. Longtime friend of the festival Krzysztof Zanussi will […]