Inside the Cinematic City Where Netflix’s Young Wallander Was Filmed
The Lithuanian capital of Vilnius has just collected another significant film title under its belt. Young Wallander, a new Netflix original series based on Henning Mankell’s best-selling novels about detective Kurt Wallander, came to life in, among other locations, Šeškinė—a residential neighborhood turned into the Swedish city of Malmö. According to the producers, Vilnius has […]
Lithuanian 30% Tax Incentive Scheme is Now Active
The Lithuanian Film Centre (LFC) announces that the upgraded Lithuanian 30% Tax Incentive scheme is now active. The incentive came into effect in January 2014 as a new policy measure to foster local and foreign film production in Lithuania. As of 2019, the incentive provides an opportunity to save up to 30% of the film’s […]
Success Of HBO’s Chernobyl Puts Vilnius In Spotlight As Prime Location For Filming In Region
Tax incentive, welcoming approach by the government, and big talent pool made Vilnius an attractive filming destination The last episode of HBO’s miniseries Chernobyl aired this week, ending the bone-chilling historical drama. As of today, the show stands as the highest-rated TV series on IMDB. Contrary to the public belief, Chernobyl was not filmed only […]
Netflix’s Young Wallander, Based on Famous Swedish Detective Character, Started Filming in Vilnius
Vilnius and its 1970s-built residential district of Šeškinė will double as the Swedish city of Malmö, where the protagonist, detective Kurt Wallander, lived. The producers behind the show praised Vilnius and Šeškinė for huge cinematic potential, diverse settings and landscapes, and a film-friendly environment The filming of Young Wallander, an upcoming Netflix Original series, started […]
Behind The Scenes of New HBO’s Historic Epic Catherine the Great Filming in Vilnius
The star of the show, Dame Helen Mirren, was excited to be working in Vilnius again, fifteen years after the filming of Elizabeth I. Vilnius managed to portray various locations of the former Russian Empire. Catherine the Great, the new Sky and HBO’s TV series depicting the latter years of the Empress of Russia debuted […]
Winners of the 7th Baltic Pitching Forum announced
The 7th edition of “Baltic Pitching Forum”, which took place on 10–12th of October in Vilnius, has come to an end. This year the Forum expanded its horizons by inviting Finland as a Guest Country. Three Finnish short film projects participated at the Forum alongside Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian filmmakers and presented their newest short […]
The European Film Forum In Vilnius – A New Generation Of European Filmmakers Challenge Hollywood
The European Film Forum in Vilnius – a new generation of European filmmakers challenge Hollywood European cinema has huge creative potential. However, new talented filmmakers face an uphill battle against Hollywood in the box office. On April 6, during Vilnius IFF organized conference Meeting Point – Vilnius, European filmmakers will gather to discuss opportunities at […]
Meeting Point – Vilnius: The European Film Forum and a Krzysztof Zanussi seminar
New projects from the rising stars of cinema, the most important film industry conference in Europe, and discussions about cinema in Eastern and Central Europe are all part of Meeting Point – Vilnius. The industry conference will take place April 4th – 6th, during Vilnius IFF. Zero Day will also see seminars on the discovery […]
Cannes Film Festival: ‘The Square’ Wins the Palme d’Or
The 70th annual Cannes Film Festival came to a close Sunday night with the main competition awards ceremony at the Palais des Festivals. The Square, by Swedish writer-director Ruben Ostlund, won the top prize, the Palme d’Or. The satire, the follow-up to Ostlund’s 2014 international hit Force Majeure, explores Swedish art, commerce, politics and national […]
Vilnius International Film Festival: director and star of “The Florida Project” coming to Vilnius
This year’s Vilnius IFF promises captivating meetings with filmmakers and actors. Starting March 15, the festival will be visited by dozens of guests, including independent film director Sean Baker, the star of his film, Lithuanian-born actress Bria Vinaitė, two renowned directors from Israel and more. On March 15, festival goers in Vilnius will be able […]