The Vilnius 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Vilnius on the weekend of 24 – 26 August 2012. Filmmakers from all over the Vilnius area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world.
Newly approved 20% tax incentive vital for film industry in Lithuania
Lithuanian movie producers predicted that the number of films produced in Lithuania next year will increase three-fold after the Lithuanian Parliament approved an amendment granting income tax incentives for film production today.
Baltic Shorts ready to take on Europe
The forthcoming Baltic Pitching Forum aims to increase the visibility of Baltic filmmakers amongst their European colleagues. Shorts from the Baltic countries – consisting of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – have had a burgeoning reputation over the past few years. While historically Baltic films have always been popular – such as animation from Estonia or […]
Lithuania is a Strategic Partner in Halifax
An interview with Kestutis Drazdauskas, the head of The Independent Producers Association of Lithuania: Lithuania is the leader in Baltics. <…> Several projects are still in the works, like a 1,100 square meter stage which will include the largest green screen in the Baltics, make up and wardrobe studios, and production offices. Vilnius Film Cluster is […]
Shoot your next successfull film in Vilnius
The EUFCN renews its board of directors: Arie Bohrer confirmed as President of the European Film Commissions Network
During their General assembly in Malaga Spain, where they were invited by the Andalucía Film Commission, the EUFCN members voted to renew part of the association board of directors. The elections resulted in the following board: Arie Bohrer (Location Austria): President Peter Busuttil (Malta Film Commission) Truls Kontny (Norwegian Film Commission): Treasurer Patrick Lamassoure (Film […]