Shooting in Lithuania by Creative Europe Desk Lithuania MEDIA office

SHOOT IN LITHUANIA

Contents 7

What Others Have to Say About Us

Letter from the Minister of Culture of Lithuania

Letter From the Mayor of Vilnius

Foreign Productions

Why Lithuania?

Facts and Figures about Lithuania

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Location, Location, Location

When to Come on Over

Cinemas Admissions

Production and Post-Production Companies

Rental and Services

Film Fesitvals

57 Contacts 58

Embassies in Lithuania

60 Ads

MOONSHOT

What Others Have to Say About Us: “Everything is Possible!“ MICHAEL ROBINS PIETER JAN BRUGGE

Producer: “9/11 – The Twin Towers“, “Moonshot“,

Producer: ‘’Defiance“

“Surviving D-Day“,

“Being in Lithuania has restored my faith in film-mak-

“Dangerous Films have shot almost 8 hours of television

ing. In Hollywood everything is more about the logistics

in Lithuania. The projects have been both scripted drama

- how to get the coolest plane or the coolest car for a

as well as dramatic reconstructions for drama documen-

film, whereas here often you have to make things and the

taries. Our commissioning broadcasters have included

physical skills of people are extraordinary in some cases.“

BBC 1, Discovery Channel US, ITV, Prosieben, Discovery Europe, France 2 and BBC Worldwide. 2 of our shows have

JEAN-FRANÇOIS DELASSUS

had Primetime Emmy nominations plus Bafta and Royal

Director: “Les dernières heures du mur”, “L’Affaire Farewell”

Television Society Craft nominations and awards.

“I have shot films in Lithuania twice and hope that this

We have always found the Lithuanian crews enthusiastic

will occur again.

and professional. The wide range of skills available has

The people are professional, efficient, dedicated. And

meant that our productions have always been confident of

truly reliable. They are also very polite and civilized which

delivering the quality demanded by our international co-

adds to the smoothness of the job and of daily life.

producing partners. Our productions have always met their

As for locations, you can find almost everything. Or you

tight schedules on time and on budget. We have found

make it exist.

shooting Lithuania extremely good value for money, with-

They made a superb 150m long Berlin wall and its check-

out compromising the artistic integrity of the projects.

point for me at a very reasonable price.

Besides the artistic, technical, and financial stability that

After decades of dullness under Soviet rule, Lithuania is

filming in Lithuania has brought to our shows, our cast and

in full Renaissance.

crews have always found Lithuania a pleasant and enjoy-

This is a place to be if you like the freshness of spring.”

able place to work.“

BARNEY REISZ

JEREMIAH CULLINANE

Producer: Elizabeth I

Director: “Book Smugglers“

“Everything is possible in Lithuania! There are wonder-

“I spent four weeks shooting in Lithuania, in various lo-

ful locations and highly capable construction crews. They

cations throughout the country, with a small crew, all of

built us a staggering 16th Century Whitehall Palace set,

whom proved to be dedicated, hard-working, competent

interior and exterior. They made us some fantastic period

in their field, conscientious, and very supportive to me as

costumes and the local crew and facilities are excellent.

a director. While it’s true that the Lithuanian rates were

It’s a really good shooting option in Europe.“

significantly lower than in Ireland, I would not hesitate to use the same crew again, regardless of rates. I also found

GUIDO SIMONETI

the general public - the people of the countryside and of

Producer: “Circles in the Water“

the cities - upon whose support we were often depend-

“Palomar Spa spent over seven months last year in Vil-

ent, to be wholly receptive and helpful to our presence

nius preparing and shooting a four part television series

and willing to help out whenever they could. The entire

for our National network Mediaset, directed by Umberto

experience was thoroughly positive, and I look forward to

Marino. We came from Italy to Vilnius with a very small

returning for another project in Lithuania.“

Italian crew and group of actors and were provided with local crew, actors, stunt, technical equipment and locations. The city itself is very charming and the fifteen weeks of shooting went very smoothly. The whole experience can be absolutely considered a great success due the great cooperation and professionalism of our Lithuanian collaborators, crew members and actors.“

I CERCHI NELL’ACQUA 8

DEFIANCE

Letter from the Minister of Culture of Lithuania Dear Filmmakers, It is with great pleasure that I invite you to choose Lithu-

This catalog will acquaint you with some of the work that

ania for your next production. We deeply value the film

has been produced in Lithuania.

profession and the work that you do. As a country with a deeply ingrained and respected film culture, we under-

Lithuania has much to offer and we hope that you will

stand your needs and requirements and look forward to

provide us with the opportunity to share our outstanding

your choice of Lithuania for filming.

locations, resources and creative talent with you.

We have highly talented professionals in every aspect of

We look forward to welcoming you and your entire team

filmmaking who will be able to provide you with every-

in Lithuania.

thing that you need for a successful shoot. We are proud our film-makers, actors and crews who have received international acclaim for both local and foreign productions. And graduates of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, as well as the Vilnius Academy of Art successfully follow that good tradition.

Ar큰nas Gel큰nas Minister of Culture

The latest in technology and highly competitive costs are

Republic of Lithuania

not the only economic reasons to come to Lithuania. We are poised to become even more attractive as a location for foreign filmmakers through the introduction of film tax incentives which are currently under consideration.

Letter From the Mayor of Vilnius Dear Film, Video and Television Professionals, Lithuania has always had a flair for the dramatic and Vil-

We have a lot to offer and I would bet that Lithuania will

nius as the country’s capital has seen its share of wars,

exceed any pre-conceived foreign filmmakers’ expec-

mergers and acquisitions as well as hostile takeovers by

tations. The fact that Lithuanians are highly educated

some of our neighbors. Today, Vilnius is at peace and is

counts for a lot, but the fact that they have a great sense

a vibrantly creative city of highly skilled film profession-

of humor and intrinsic skills that are demonstrated many

als who have a healthy sense of thrift and competitive-

times a day is extraordinary. Just cue us and we’re ready

ness. They will never compromise the high standards of

to roll and do it over and over and over again until it is

production that they are used to achieving, but will pinch

completely right with just the right amount of pathos or

every penny so that your production comes in on time,

macho or romance necessary for the next big hit.

and on budget with some small change left to pick up some nice Lithuanian souvenirs to take home.

Challenges are something that Lithuanians positively look forward to when movie makers come to town. All

I would like to invite you to consider Vilnius for your next

you have to do is to come on over and leave your produc-

production. We have incredible talent, human and natural

tion’s trip to the moon or anywhere that you may choose

resources that are outstanding and locations that you won’t

in the hands of our competent and capable pros.

find anywhere else. It’s not every country that can provide you with a smooth moon flight landing in a secret location where the neighbors don’t suspect a thing and even if they

Very truly yours,

do, are polite enough to leave you alone to go on with your

Arturas Zuokas

work. We have locations that are elegant and conservative

Mayor of the City of Vilnius

as well as glittering skyscrapers and even slummy parts of town if that’s what you need. We even have bits of vintage Soviet architecture. And one of the nicest things about filming in Lithuania is that it is all a lot closer than you think. 13

Foreign Productions GENERATIONS (2011 Germany)

THE COURAGEOUS HEART OF IRENA SENDLER

Production Company: teamWorx

(2009 USA)

Producer: Katrin Goetter

Production Company: Baltmedia, CBS, Hallmark Hall of

Director: Philipp Kadelbach

Fame Productions, Jeff Most Productions, K&K Selekt,

Cast: Miriam Stein, Tom Schilling, Volker Bruch

Most/Rice Productions, Telekompanija Forma Pro

Producer: Jeff Most, Brent Shields

KRONJUVELERNA (2010 Sweden)

Director: John Kent Harrison

Production Company: Freelance International AB,

Cast: Anna Paquin, Marcia Gay Harden, Goran Visnjic

Svenska Filminstitutet Producer: Leif Mohlin

TRANSSIBERIAN EXPRESS

Director: Ella Lemhagen

(2008 Spain, Germany, UK, Lithuania)

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Michalis Koutsogiannakis,

Production companies: Filmax International, Canal+ Es-

Tomas von Brömssen

paña, Filmax Group, Castelao Producciones, Universum

Film, Telecinco Cinema, Future Films

I CERCHI NELL’ACQUA (2010 Italy)

Producer: Julio Fernández

Production Company: Palomar

Director: Brad Anderson

Producer: Carlo Degli Esposti

Cast: Woody Harrelson, Ben Kingsley, Emily Mortimer

Director: Umberto Marino

Cast: Alessio Boni, Vanessa Incontrada, Giovanni Calcagno

MOONSHOT 2008 (UK/USA)

Production Company: Dangerous Films,

LES DERNIÈRES HEURES DU MUR (2009 France)

History Channel, ITV

Production Company: Maximal Productions, FR2

Producer: Michael Robins / Tim Goodchild

Producer: Jérôme Bellay

Director: Richard Dale

Director: Jean- François Delassus

Cast: Daniel Lapaine, James Marsters, Andrew Lincoln

Cast: André Dussollier, Féodor Atkine, Karim Belkhadra,

Grégoire Gros 14

ELIZABETH I

THE BRIDGE (2008 Germany)

Director: Jean- François Delassus

Production Company: Herold Productions, Lionheart En-

Cast: Tomasz Bialkowski

tertainment

Producer: Guido Gerold, Jurgen Hebstreit, Marian Redmann

DEFIANCE (2007 USA)

Director: Wolfgang Panzer

Production Company: GHM Films / Tuvia Productions /

Cast: François Goeske, Franka Potente, Lars Steinhöfel

Paramount Vantage

Producer: Edward Zwick / Pieter Jan Brugge

WINTER IN WARTIME (2008 Netherlands, Belgium)

Director: Edward Zwick

Production Company: Isabella Films B.V., Fu Works, Isa-

Cast: Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber, Jamie Bell

bella Films, Max TV, Prime Time

Producer: San Fu Maltha, Els Vandevorst

WAR AND PEACE (2007 Italy, France, Germany, Russia,

Director: Martin Koolhoven

Poland)

Cast: Martijn Lakemeier, Jamie Campbell Bower, Yorick

Production Company: Lux Vide, RAMCO, Mosfilm,

van Wageningen

SF Projektor

Producer: Ferdinand Dohna, Chris Grabowski, Slawomir Jó-

THE PALACE (2008 UK)

zwik, Fanio Petrocchi, Sergey Shumakov, Nicolas Traube,

Production Company: Company Pictures Ltd, ITV

Luca Bernabei, Matilde Bernabei, Andrew Colton

Producer: Gina Cronk

Director: Robert Dornhelm

Director: Maurice Phillips, Metin Huseyin

Cast: Alexander Beyer, Clémence Poésy, Alessio Boni

Cast: Rupert Evans, Jane Asher, David Harewood

9/11 - THE TWIN TOWERS (2006 USA/UK)

L’AFFAIRE FAREWELL, L’ESPION DE LA VENGEANCE

Production Company: Dangerous Films / BBC / Discovery

(2007 France)

Channel

Production Company: Roche Productions, ZDF, ARTE

Producer: Tim Goodchild

G.E.I.E., YLE

Director: Richard Dale

Producer: Dominique Tibi

Cast: William Hope, Robert Ash

WALLIS AND EDWARD (2005 UK)

MATRIOSHKI (2005 Belgium)

Production Company: Company Pictures Ltd,

Production Company: Living Films, Independent Productions

Atlantic Film Productions

Producer: Mark Punt

Producer: Mark Pybus

Director: Guy Goossens, Mark Punt

Director: David Moore

Cast: Peter Van den Begin, Axel Daeseleire,

Cast: Joely Richardson, Steven Campbell Moore,

Evgeniya Khirivskaya

Richard Johnson

DAS BLUT DER TEMPLER (2004 Germany)

VISAS FOR SIX THOUSAND LIVES (2005 Japan)

Production Company: Medienfonds GFP, Westside Film-

Production Company: Fellah Pictures

produktion GmbH

Producer: Yoshinori Fujita

Producer: Ulrike Koeppen

Director: Takayoshi Watanabe

Director: Florian Baxmeyer

Cast: Sorimachi Takashi, IIjima Naoko

Cast: Harald Krassnitzer, Mirko Lang, Catherine H Flemming

ELIZABETH I (2005 UK/USA)

DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE (2003 UK)

Production Company: Company Pictures, HBO, Channel 4

Production Company: Clerkenwell Films, Working Title

Producer: Barney Reisz

Television

Director: Tom Hooper

Producer: Murray Ferguson

Cast: Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, Hugh Dancy, Toby Jones

Director: Maurice Phillips

Cast: John Hannah, David Warner

UNCLE ADOLF (2005 UK)

Production Company: Company Pictures, ITV

ATTILA THE HUN (2001 USA)

Producer: Mark Pybus

Production Company: USA Cable, Michael R Joyce Productions

Director: Nicholas Renton

Producer: Angela Mancuso

Cast: Ken Stott, Elaine Cassidy, Danny Webb

Director: Dick Lowry

Cast: Gerald Butler, Powers Boothe, Tim Curry 17

THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC (1999 USA) Production Company: Showtime Networks Inc., Weintraub/Kuhn Productions Producer: Chris Ciaffa, Tom Kuhn Director: Donna Deitch Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Murphy, Mimi Rogers THE NEW ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1997 USA) Production Company: Warner Brothers Intl. TV., Weintraub/Kuhn Productions Producer: Tom Kuhn, Fred Weintraub Director: Joe Coppoletta, Harley Cokeliss, etc. Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance UNDERTOW (1996 USA) Production Company: Showtime Networks Inc., Weintraub/Kuhn Productions Producer: Tom Kuhn, Fred Weintraub Director: Eric Red Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance

UNCLE ADOLF

Why Lithuania? LITHUANIA, OF COURSE!

CREW, STAFF & SPECIALISTS

Where‘s the best place to shoot? Lithuania, of course! Lo-

Local crew members are multi talented and highly skilled

cated in attractive northeastern Europe, between sedate

with the experience of many foreign productions under their

Scandinavia, effusive Central Europe and exotic Russia,

belts. Art department and construction teams can conjure up

Lithuania offers a fabulous blend of the best of all of

16th century palaces and moon landscapes, and everything

its neighbors and then some. We have a wide variety of

in between. Low prices for a quality product are our motto.

unexploited locations with a marvelous landscape full of

Lithuania has experienced crew members who speak fluent

lots of lakes and rivers and there are no nasty snakes or

English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Polish.

crocodiles or things that would want to kill you. But, most

Filming permission is easily obtained at very reasonable rates.

importantly of all, Lithuania provides quality services at

Lithuania has fantastic production and location managers,

a rock-bottom price. Lithuania, we‘re worth more than a

cinematographers, set and costume designers, animators, key

look!

technicians, stunt performers who are proven and true professionals at what they do.

SETS Lithuania‘s construction costs are among the lowest in

EQUIPMENT

Europe and our sets have received wide acclaim. A Lithu-

Camera, video and lighting equipment suppliers meet

anian crew built a magnificent Titanic and experts billed

the most demanding of requirements for productions

it as “the best Titanic stages constructed since Jim Cam-

both large and small. Lithuania has teams of true profes-

eron’s high budget feature film.“ Lithuanians are usually

sionals with the highest levels of experience in providing

pretty modest, but we do have to say that we do this kind

services for the production of film, TV, advertising and

of thing all the time. Talented, experienced and skillful

commercials. Multiple projects can be serviced simulta-

painters and set constructors make authentic items, in-

neously by the best of the best in these sectors using the

cluding sculptures, china, oil-paintings, etc. Lithuanians

latest and most advanced equipment.

can manufacture every detail of your interior design or décor. We coordinate the work of woodworkers, painters, plasterers, sculptors, set constructors and metal workers. 20

CASTING

COSTUMES AND PROPS

Lithuanian casting agencies provide well-known profes-

Lithuania has a superb collection of costumes and props

sional and multi-lingual actors who work on sets in Lithu-

to offer. With over 100,000 costumes, hairpieces and

ania and abroad as well as new faces for principal talent

accessories available, actors can be decked out in every-

or extras.

thing from a cavemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s outfit to a space suit to a Queen

Lithuanian actors have worked with such renowned stars

of England. Historical costumes and footwear are memo-

as Daniel Craig, Jeremy Irons, Woody Harrelson, Ben King-

rable for their authentic details.

sley, Emilie Mortimer, Thomas Kretchman, Kirsten Dunst

Furniture and props come in all shapes, sizes and periods.

and others.

Fabrics of all types are available and props are plentiful. History would not be complete without horses, carriages, coaches, saddles and harnesses, all of which Lithuania has in stock. Period weapons and firearm props are also available.

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Facts and Figures About Lithuania Location: Northeastern Europe on the shores of the

Ethnic groups: 83.1% Lithuanian, 6% Polish, 4.8% Rus-

Baltic Sea

sian, 1.1% Belorussian, 5% other

Area: 65,300 sq. km. 30% forests. 2,830 lakes larger

Religion: 79% Roman Catholic. Other: Eastern Orthodox,

than 0.5 hectares, 18 rivers longer than 100 kilometers

Protestant, Jewish, Muslim.

Neighbors: Poland, Latvia, Russia, Belarus

International airports: Vilnius, Kaunas, Palanga.

Population: 3.254 million

Port: Klaipėda is an ice free port located in the north.

Government: Parliamentary democracy

Roads: High grade and well developed road system throughout the country

Capital: Vilnius. Established in 1323. Population of 548,835. Old Town one of largest in Europe and is a

International Membership: European Union, NATO,

UNESCO World Heritage site.

World Bank, World Trade Organization, Schengen Area.

Climate: Maritime/continental

Public Holidays (2011): January 1 – New Year’s Day

Landscape: Pastoral with plains, forests and rolling hills.

February 16 – Independence Day March 11 – Restoration of Independence Day

Coastline: 90 km of the Baltic Sea

April 24, 25 – Easter May 1 – Labor Day, Mother’s Day

Time Zone: GMT+2 (winter), GMT+3 (summer)

June 24 – Feast of St. John (Midsummer) July 6 – Coronation Day

Official language: Lithuanian. English and Russian spo-

August 15 – Feast of the Assumption

ken extensively, Polish in some areas.

November 1 – All Saints’ Day December 24 – Christmas Eve

Distances and ямВight time (in hours) between Vilnius and other cities Km

Time

City

Time

Amsterdam

City

1367

2.20

London

1724

2.50

Brussels

1470

2.35

Milan

1535

2.00

Copenhagen

815

1.35

Moscow

786

2.05

Dublin

2052

3.20

Oslo

1048

1.30

Frankfurt

1234

2.10

Paris

1697

3.10

Helsinki

611

1.15

Rome

1702

3.20

Kiev

589

1.55

Vienna

950

2.05

ICELAND

FINLAND

ESTONIA

RUSSIA

NORWAY SWEDEN

LATVIA

DENMARK

IRELAND

UNITED KINGDOM

LITHUANIA BELARUS

NETHERLANDS POLAND GERMANY UKRAINE

BELGIUM CZECH. REP.

AUSTRIA FRANCE

SWITZERLAND

SLOVAKIA

MOLDOVA

HUNGARY

ROMANIA

SLOVENIA CROATIA

BOSNIA & HERZ.

SERBIA

MONTENEGRO MACEDONIA

PORTUGAL

ITALY SPAIN

BULGARIA

TURKEY

ALBANIA GREECE

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Lithuania is easily accessible by land, sea or air. It has the

TRAINS

best transport infrastructure in the Baltics that is very

There are direct trains to Vilnius from the main cities of

well maintained. There are four main means of access to

its neighboring countries of Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Be-

Lithuania:

larus and Latvia. More info at www.litrail.lt

PLANES

AUTOMOBILES

There are frequent flights from Europe to three interna-

Cars from international chains such as Hertz, Avis and Eu-

tional airports that are located short distances away from

ropcar can be rented at the airport in Vilnius (a segment

the cities that they service, i.e. Vilnius, Kaunas and Palan-

of “The Amazing Race” testified to the efficiency with

ga. The airports in Vilnius and Palanga are both 7 km and

which this could be done!) The A1 highway runs across

15 minutes driving time away from their city centers. The

Lithuania south to north and connects its three major

Kaunas airport is 15 km. away from the center of town.

cities with a route of Vilnius-Kaunas-Klaipeda. Driving

Vilnius services 85% of the country’s international pas-

speeds are: 50 km/hr in towns, 90 km/hr on suburban

sengers. Access to Vilnius is quick and inexpensive. Fre-

roads and 110-130 km/hr on highways. Technical road

quent train and shuttle buses run from the Vilnius airport

assistance: call 1888 (24/7)

to the center of town and the main railway station. There are taxi stands at all of the airports outside of the arrivals terminals curbside or can be ordered online ahead of time at www.etaksi.lt. Minibuses also cover various routes through the cities and outskirts. Direct regular flights to Vilnius are available from:

Amsterdam

Frankfut

Moscow

Rome

Barcelona

Helsinki

Oslo

Stockholm

Brussels

Kiev

Paris

Tallinn

Copenhagen

London

Prague

Vienna

Dublin

Milan

Riga

Warsaw

BUSES

attractive. And, you’ll get a flight certificate at the end

There is direct bus service to Vilnius from most European

to show off to cast and crew. More info: www.oreivystes-

countries. Vilnius’ bus terminal is centrally located and

centras.lt

a short distance away from the Old Town. Routes and schedules are available at www.eurolines.lt and www.

SEGWAYS

ecolines.lt For transportation within Lithuania, buses are

A Segway is the preferred mode of transport by the ultra-

modern and operate frequently and regularly across the

cool Mayor of Vilnius. The police in Kaunas patrol the

country. Fares are low. The bus and coach system is an

streets with them. They are offered for rent in Vilnius

easy and convenient way to commute within the country.

year round and in Palanga during the summer months by the hour, day, week or month. If you can’t stand sitting in

FERRIES

traffic to make that last shot in front of a blue screen, this

The port city of Klaipeda has regularly scheduled ferry

just may be the perfect option. (Plus, it’s a really awe-

service to Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Poland.

some way to get around a shooting location).

Should you have an unlimited budget and would like to make a grand and stately entrance to Lithuania, luxury cruise liners dock at Klaipeda year round. HOT AIR BALLOONS In Vilnius, you can opt for a hot air balloon to get you from here to there or to get a very good overview of the city itself. It’s one of the very few places in Europe where hot air balloons are allowed to fly over an Old Town. It’s considered an aristocratic tradition and you can wear jeans if you like, but if it’s your “first time”, old ballooning traditions dictate that you be treated to a glass of champagne to make the bird’s eye view of the city even more

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Location, Location, Location Lithuania has locations to choose from that will impress

Of particular note is Vilnius‘ outstanding Old Town that

the most discerning of filmmakers. Robin Hood and his

has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is

merry band had a great time galloping through Lithu-

one of the largest „living“ Old Towns in all of Europe. Kau-

ania‘s forests, the soldiers of World War II landed dra-

nas, Lithuania‘s second largest city, also boasts a charm-

matically on our beaches, Holocaust heroes have waded

ing Old Town and a restored castle. The ice-free port of

through our rivers.

Klaipėda is hospitable to filmmakers all year round.

Vast fields, gently rolling hills, wetlands, thousands of

Should you need a contemporary urban setting, Lithu-

lakes and dense forests of pine, spruce, birch and oak

ania‘s large cities have many sites from which to choose.

stand ready, more than willing and able to play their role

There are skyscrapers in Vilnius, modern high-rises in

in whatever season you need to film. The topography of

Kaunas and upscale architecture overlooking the sea in

Lithuania features a primarily lowland terrain. Moderate

Klaipėda.

highlands lie to the east and south, with several hilly regions in the west.

The Soviets left a pretty ugly mark that has been hard to erase in the residential housing complexes that still stand

The towering sand dunes on the shores of the Baltic Sea

in blocks in some areas of the largest cities in Lithuania.

in northwestern Lithuania are impressive not only in their

Eventually, they will be all gone, so come before then if

stature and grandeur, but also in their dazzling ability to

you are interested in that type of setting. Right now, the

act as a very low-cost stand in for the Sahara. (The dunes

ones that are standing are still all extremely real.

don‘t have their SAG card yet, but they‘re hoping for one soon.) The dunes stand on a 98 km. sandy peninsula be-

Lithuania has rural villages as well. Rumsiskes is an au-

tween the Baltic Sea on one side and a lagoon on the

thentically constructed village that can take you back in

other. And just for good measure, in case you should need

time and has been a prime location for more than one

it, there is also a hundred year old coniferous forest along

director. If you‘re looking for even more reality, Lithuania

the pristine white sand seashore.

has villages that are old-time rural in both buildings and surrounding area.

Minnesota in the United States may bill itself as unique

The highest elevation in Lithuania is 297.84 meters

with 10,000 lakes, but Lithuania will give you more bang

above sea level, found in the eastern part of the country.

for your buck with 2,833 lakes larger than 10,000 m² and

And last, but not least - as if all of the above were not

1,600 smaller ones in an area about one third the size of

enough - Lithuania likes to boast that it is the geo-

the American state. The majority of Lithuania‘s lakes are

graphical center of Europe. Geographic coordinates:

found in the eastern part of the country. Lithuania also

56°00’N 24°00’E. How could you possibly resist a pitch

has 758 rivers longer than ten kilometers.

like that?

When to Come on Over Come to Lithuania anytime! We have much to offer throughout the year. Temperatures are never extreme and weather can be made to order with artificial snow when needed and rainfall in any specific location on command. Lithuania has a climate that is transitional between maritime and typical European continental throughout the entire country. There are four distinct seasons and marked differences between summer and winter weather. Summer is normally warm, dry and moderate with an average temperature of 18.1째 C and long stretches of daylight. Winters are sunny and can be cold with snowfalls. The average temperature in winter is about -5째 C. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. The weather during May-September provides warm days and cool nights.

Cinemas Admissions CINEMA STATISTICS

2008

2009

2010

Attendance

3,270,984

2,699,518

2,621,995

Attendance per capita

.97

.81

.79

Revenue (EUR)

11,547

10,611

11,515

Average ticket (EUR)

3.53

3.93

3.75

Screens

Cinema theatres/screening halls

Multiplexes

Seats

2K digital cinemas

National films - market share (%)

3.01%

0.92%

3.28%

European films - market share

18.10%

13.25%

16.46%

U.S. films - market share (%)

77.76%

85.76%

79.68%

Feature films produced

Films distributed

163

155

167

(%)

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Deimantė Vilčinskaitė M: +370 643 94714, +370 687 62040 F: +370 5 233 0688 E: aproposstudija@gmail.com

Documentaries: “33 minutes With Tibet” 2010, d. Vytautas V. Landsbergis “Verdene” 2004, d. Vytautas V. Landsbergis “New York Is My Dog” 2004, d. Vytautas V. Landsbergis “Shaman from Švendubrė” 2001, d. Vytautas V. Landsbergis Feature Films: “When I Was a Partisan” 2008, d. Vytautas V. Landsbergis “Johnny and Gretchen” 2002, d. Vytautas V. Landsbergis

ANIMACIJOS STUDIJA

Kalvarijų St. 196-58, LT-08201 Vilnius

Algirdas Selenis M: +370 68077310 F: +370 5 2315105 E: aselenis@takas.lt

Short Animation: “The Song” 2008, d. Algirdas Selenis “Magus” 2007, d. Algirdas Selenis “The Gypsy and the Dragon” 2006, d. Algirdas Selenis

ARTBOX

Labdarių St. 5, LT-01120 Vilnius

Kęstutis Drazdauskas M: +370 687 13078 F: +370 5 264 3111 E: kestas@artbox.lt www.artbox.lt

Short Fiction: “Our Father” 2010, d. Marius Ivaškevičius “It Would Be Splendid, Yet...” 2009, d. Lina Lužytė “Dancing Worm” 2006, d. Ignas Jonynas Feature Films: “Diring” 2006, d. Ignas Miškinis “Santa”, d. Marius Ivaškevičius

ARTETA

Tarandės St. 34, LT-14013 Vilnius

Kristina Bučytė M: +370 610 00719 E: projects@arteta.lt www.arteta.lt

Feature Film: “Loss” 2008, d. Maris Martinsons TV Series: “42” 2007, d. Maris Martinsons “Anastasija” 2006, d. Maris Martinsons “Refresh” 2004, d. Maris Martinsons “Julija” 2003, d. Maris Martinsons

BALTIC FILM SERVICES

Kražių St. 25, LT-01180 Vilnius

Gary Tuck M: +370 699 10 484 P: +370 5 276 2335 F: +370 5 215 1294 E: gt@bfs.eu.com www.bfs.eu.com

Feature Films: “Defiance” 2007, d. Edward Zwick TV: “Moonshot” 2008 d. Richard Dale “The Palace” 2007 d. Metin Huseyin/Maurice Phillips “Wallis and Edward” 2005 d. David Moore “Archangel” 2005 d. Jon Jones

CAT FILM STUDIO

Paupio St. 17-10, LT-11341 Vilnius

Ramunė Čekuolytė M: +370 698 08 176 E: ramune.che@gmail.com

Short fiction: “2H_two hours” 2010, d. Ramunė Čekuolytė Documentary: “Hierarchy of Favorites”, 2011, d. Ramunė Čekuolytė

CINEMARK

S. Konarskio St.. 49, LT-08117, Vilnius

Algirdas Šemeškevičius M: + 370 699 47 910 E: cinemark@cinemark.lt

Feature Film: “Excursionist” (In Post-production 2011), d. Audrius Juzėnas

CONCEPT EVENTS & MEDIA

Vytenio St. 9/25 St. 10, LT-03113 Vilnius

Teresa Zibolienė M: +370 618 07 994 E: t.ziboliene@concept.lt www.concept.lt

Documentaries: “Alcofootball”, 2011, d. Kęstutis Gudavičius “Lithuania 1986-1993. Restoration of Independence”, 15 parts 2011, d. Domantas Vildžiūnas

ČIOBRELIAI

D.Gerbutavičiaus g. 1091, LT-04317 Vilnius

Marija Razgutė M: +370 601 07 802 E: marija@ciobreliai.lt www.ciobreliai.lt

Short Fiction: “Vytas” 2011, d. Andrius Blaževičius, “Suicide” 2008, d. Mindaugas Sruogius

DONELOS STUDIJA

Viršuliškių St. 87-24, LT-05114 Vilnius

Tomas Donela M: +370 675 45 171 E: tomasdonela@yahoo.co.uk www.donelos-studija.com

Short Feature: “The Boy and the Sea” 2006, d. T.Donela, Feature Film: “Farewell” 2010, d. T. Donela, Documentary: “Maestro in Black and White” (in production) d. T. Donela

DANSU

Vileišio St.18N, LT-10316 Vilnius

Ernestas Jankauskas M: +370 620 83 454 E: ernestas@dansu.eu www.dansu.eu

Feature Film: “Kronjuvelerna” 2011, d.Ella Lemhagen

DOKUMENTIKA

Apkasų St. 35-29, LT-02042 Vilnius

Algirdas Tarvydas M: +370 698 82 544 E: atarvydas@takas.lt

Documentaries: “The Space of Creations” 2009, d. Algirdas Tarvydas “Nida’s Expression” 2008, d. Algirdas Tarvydas “Returning Time” 2006, d. Algirdas Tarvydas “All Ideas from One Mind” 2005, d. Algirdas Tarvydas “Norbertas Vėlius‘ ‘Here and There‘ ” 2003, d. Algirdas Tarvydas

ERA FILM

Kražių St. 21 (2nd floor), LT-01108 Vilnius

Rasa Miškinytė M: +370 682 96 128 F: +370 5 240 54 59 E: rasa@erafilm.lt www.erafilm.lt

Creative Documentaries: ”Book Smugglers” 2010, d. Jeremiah Cullinane, ”Sharunas Bartas, An Army of One”, 2010, d. Guillame Coudray ”Les Dernieres Heures Du Mur” 2009, d. Jean-Fracois Delassus ”The Bug Trainer” 2008, d. Linas Augutis, Donatas Ulvydas, Marek Skrobecki, Rasa Miškinytė “L’Affaire Farewell, L’Espion De La Vengeance” 2007, d. JeanFracois Delassus

FILMŲ KOPA

Pavilnio St. 16-2, LT-11300 Vilnius

Ona Biveinienė M: +370 615 48 172 F: +370 5 231 3179 E: berkopa@hotmail.com

Creative Documentary: “Home Without Marquis” (In production), d. Saulius Beržinis ”41. A Summer over the Blood...” (In production), d. Saulius Beržinis ”Post Scriptum to the Last Execution” (In production), d. Saulius Beržinis ”Nida:my Last Address” (In production), d. Saulius Beržinis Documentary: “I, Bison of Vilnius” 2011, d. Saulius Beržinis

FILMŲ ŠTRICHAI

Nugalėtojų St. 11, LT-10105 Vilnius

Jūratė Leikaitė M: +370 618 00 654 E: leikaite@yahoo.com

Short Animation: “Laima Determines Destiny” 2011, d. Jūratė Leikaitė

FRALITA FILMS

Stanevičiaus St. 5-28, LT-07131 Vilnius

Živilė Gallego M: +370 643 30 022 E: zivile.gallego@fralita.com www.fralitafilms.com

Short Feature: “2 Cups of Yoghurt” 2011, d. Audrius Mickevičius Documentaries: “7 Sins” 2010, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė “Journey through Lithuania” 2010, d. Vaidotas Digimas “Dance in the Desert” 2009, d. Agnė Marcinkevičiūtė

JUST A MOMENT

Kražių St. 21 (2nd floor), LT-01108 Vilnius

Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė M: +370 686 88 980 E: dagne@justamoment.lt www.justamoment.lt

Short Documentaries: “A Story of A Deportee Exiled by Her Own Father” 2011, d. Andrius Blaževičius “Father Man” (in production), d. Jonas Tertelis Documentaries: “Father” (in post-production), d. Marat Sargsyan “The City of Fairy Tales” (in post-production), d. Lina Lužytė “How We Played Revolution” (in production), d. Giedrė Žickytė “Luckus” (in development), d. Giedrė Žickytė

JONI ART

Birželio 23-iosios St. 1-19, LT-03205 Vilnius

Rasa Jonikaitė M: +370 670 60 287 E: info@rasajoni.com www.rasajoni.com

Short Animation: ”Brother Bebe”, 2009, d. Rasa Joni

KINO KULTAS

Vingrių St. 6, LT-01141 Vilnius

Donatas Žvalionis M: +370 698 80 272 E: donatas@meedfilms.com www.kultas.lt

Feature Films: “Zero 2”, 2010, d. Emilis Velyvis, “The Bulletproof Plan” 2012, d. Emilis Velyvis

KETVIRTA VERSIJA

Revonių St. 8-2, LT-03154 Vilnius

Teresa Zibolienė P: +370 618 07 994 E: t.ziboliene@concept.lt www.ketvirtaversija.lt

Feature Films: ”Narcissus”, 2011, d. Dovilė Gasiūnaitė, Crow Lake, 2007 , d. Inesa Kurklietytė Documentaries: ”Artists”, 2009, d. Petras Savickis

KINEMA

Grybautojų St. 30, LT-10103 Vilnius

Jurga Dikčiuvienė M: +370 653 88 512 P: +370 5 277 0148 F: +370 5 261 9507 E: info@kinema.lt www.kinema.lt

Feature Films: ”Eastern Drift” 2010, d. Sharunas Bartas ”Seven Invisible Men” 2005, d. Sharunas Bartas ”Freedom” 2000, d. Sharunas Bartas ”The House” 1997, d. Sharunas Bartas ”Few of Us” 1996, d. Sharunas Bartas ”The Corridor” 1995, d. Sharunas Bartas Documentary: ”Spring” 1997, d. Valdas Navasaitis

KINO STUDIJA A

Grybautojų St. 30, LT-10103 Vilnius

Robertas Šarknickas Volungės str. 36-14, Alytus M: +370 616 81 297 E: r.sarknickas@gmail.com www.kinostudijaa.lt

Feature Films: ”Don’t Leave Me, Please” 2009, d. Robertas Šarknickas Documentary: ”Dzukai Funeral Ritual” 2007, d. Robertas Šarknickas

KRISTINOS INČIŪRAITĖS STUDIJA

Naujininkų St. 23-29, LT-02109 Vilnius

Kristina Inčiūraitė M: +370 615 51 401 E: kristini@takas.lt www.inciuraite.lt

Documentary: “7 sins” 2010, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė Single-Channel Videos: “Survival” 2009,  d. Kristina Inčiūraitė “Oil City”, 2007-08, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė “Renewal”, 2006, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė “Dance”, 2006, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė “Fire”, 2005, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė “Fall”, 2005, d. Kristina Inčiūraitė  and other

KULTŪRINIŲ PROJEKTŲ CENTRAS

Krivių St. 43A-17, LT-01209 Vilnius

Asta Valčiukaitė M: +370 676 37 996 E: asta@cuma.lt www.cuma.lt

Short Fiction: “Goodhearted Ana” 2009, d. Mikas Žukauskas “I Know You” 2009, d. Dovilė Šarutytė “Noroutine” 2008, d. Jūratė Samulionytė Short Documentary: “Šanxai Banzai (Vinius Šanxai)” 2010, d. Jūratė Samulionytė

LITHUANIAN FILM STUDIO

Laisves pr. 3, LT-04215 Vilnius

Ramūnas Škikas P: +370 5 276 34 44 M: +370 699 32 500 F: +370 5 276 4254 E: info@lfs.lt, ramunas@lfs.lt www.lfs.lt

Feature Films: “Transsiberian Express” 2008, d. Brad Anderson “The Bridge” 2008, d. Wolfgang Panzer “War and Peace” 2007, Robert Dornhelm, Brendan Donnison “Loss” 2007, d. Maris Martinsons “Whisper of Sin” 2007, d. Algimantas Puipa “Elizabeth I” 2005, d. Tom Hooper “Uncle Adolf” 2005, d. Nicholas Renton “Matrioshki” 2005, d. Guy Goossens, Mark Punt “Barbarians” 2004, d. Robert H. Gardner “Blood of the Templars” 2004, d. Florian Baxmeyer “Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde” 2003, D. Maurice Phillips “Attila” 2001, d. Dick Lowry “The Devil’s Arithmetic” 1998, d. Donna Deitch “The New Adventures of Robin Hood” 1997, d. Tom Kuhn, Sandra Weintraub, Fred Weintraub Animation Films: “Baubo Liga” 2006, d. Ilja Bereznickas “The Tank” 2005, d. Henrikas Vaigauskas “Life is very, very, very…” 2004, d. Henrikas Vaigauskas Documentaries: “Today” 2003, d. Kornelijus Matuzevičius 39

LIT FILMAS

Rūko St. 14, LT-04126 Vilnius

Oksana Černovskaja M: +370 657 69 307 E: oksana@litfilmas.com www.litfilmas.com

Short fiction: “Hunger” 2008, d. Julija Zubaviciene Documentary: “Liusia, Vanda, Lida” (In development), d. Julija Zubaviciene

MONOKLIS

Kęstučio St. 55-7, LT-08124 Vilnius

Jurga Gluskinienė M: +370 687 90 681 E: jurga@monoklis.lt www.monoklis.lt

Feature Film: “The Balcony” 2008, d. Giedrė Beinoriūtė Documentary: “Field of Magic” (In production 2011), d. Mindaugas Survila Short fictions: “Temporary” (In production), d. Jūratė Samulionytė “Souther” 2009, d. Tomas Smulkis

STUDIJA NOMINUM

A.Goštauto St. 2/15, LT-01104 Vilnius

Arūnas Matelis M: +370 612 41 012 E: producer@nominum.lt www.nominum.lt

Documentaries: “Confession” 2008, d. Oksana Buraja “Man-Horse” 2008, d. Audrius Mickevičius “Before Flying Back to Earth” 2005, d. Arūnas Matelis “Sunday. Gospel According to the Lift-Operator Albertas” 2003, d. Arūnas Matelis “Alone” 2001, d. Audrius Stonys

NORDIC PRODUCTIONS

Užupio St. 27-2, LT-01202 Vilnius

Milda Leiputė M: +370 646 44 407 F: +370 5 212 0825 E: milda@nordicproductions.lt www.nordicproductions.lt

Short Fiction: “I, Veteran” 2011, d. Darius Jarašūnas TV Film: “I cerchi sull’acqua”, 2011, d. Umberto Marino

PI LOU FILMS

Konstitucijos Ave.12, LT- 09308 Vilnius

Justinas Piliponis M: +370 618 18406 E: hello@piloufilms.net www.piloufilms.net

Short Features: “Book Smuggler” 2011, d. J.Trukanas Documentaries: “Get Trauma”, (In production), d. S.Lukoševičius, “Maestro in Black and White” (Pre-production), d. T.Donela, (co-production with “Donelos Studija”) “Lenin Ave. 40”, (Pre-production), d. D.Urmonaitė

RAIN STUDIO

Vaivorykštės St. 18-16, LT-02166 Vilnius

Ksenija Koženkova M: +370 682 63 329 E: ksenija@rainstudio.lt www.rainstudio.lt

Documentary: “Hierarchy of Favorites” 2011, d. R. Cekuolyte Documentary Series: “Mission: Lithuania” 2010, d. K. Kozenkova & G. Talmantiene Short Feature: “Porno Melodrama”, 2011, d. R.Zabarauskas Feature Film: “Jam-jar” 2009, d. R. Cekuolyte

STUDIJA 2

S. Konarskio St. 49-502A, Arūnas Stoškus LT-03123 Vilnius M: +370 698 08876 P: +370 5 205 6055 E: studija2@zebra.lt

Feature Film: “Vortex” 2009, d. Gytis Lukšas Documentaries: “I Walked Through Fire, You Were With Me” 2010, d. Audrius Stonys “The Shadow of the Sky” 2008, d. Romas Lileikis “Four Steps” 2008, d. Audrius Stonys “A Pension Payday” 2008, d. Diana Matuzevičienė

STUDIJA JU

Verkių St. 32, LT-08221 Vilnius

Natalija Juchnevič M: +370 682 23 949 E: info@studijaju.com www.studijaju.com

Creative Documentary: “Russian French Family of Ivanovs” (In production), d. Natalija Ju

STUDIO ULJANA KIM

Antakalnio St. 94-25, LT-10202 Vilnius

Uljana Kim M: +370 699 26 552 E: kim@lfc.lt

Feature Films: “Back to Your Arms” 2010, d. Kristijonas Vildžiūnas “Perpetuum Mobile” 2008, d. Valdas Navasaitis “Whisper of Sin” 2007, d. Algimantas Puipa “You Am I” 2006, d. Kristijonas Vildžiūnas “The Lease” 2002, d. Kristijonas Vildžiūnas Documentaries: “Train Stops for Five Minutes” 2009, d. Janina Lapinskaitė “Northern Spring” 2008, d. Dovilė Gasiūnaitė

TAURAS KINO NAMAI

Būdos 5, Smiltinių I km., Domeikavos sen.

Žilvinas Naujokas LT-54440 Kaunas M: +370 687 45 758 E: info@tadasblinda.lt www.tadasblinda.lt

Feature Film: “Tadas Blinda. The Beginning” (in post-production), d. Donatas Ulvydas

TREMORA

Gynėjų St. 4-327, LT-01109 Vilnius

Ieva Norvilienė M: +370 686 97 584 E: ieva@tremora.com www.tremora.com

Feature Films: “Vanishing Waves” (In post-production), d. Kristina Buožytė, “Anarchy In Žirmūnai” 2010, d. Saulius Drunga, “Low Lights” 2009, d. Ignas Miškinis

VILANIMOS FILMŲ STUDIJA

Antakalnio St. 116-33, LT-10200 Vilnius

Valentas Aškinis M: +370 61047151 E: tindirindis_festival@yahoo.com

Full Length Animation Film: “The Golden Horse”. 2013, d.Valentas Aškinis, Signė Baumanė Short Animation: “Independence Day”. 2012, d.Urtė Budinaitė “The Button”. d. 2011, Ieva Miškinytė “The Bridge”. 2007 d.Ieva Miškinytė “Tail”. 2007, d. Rasa Jonikaitė

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CG BARAKUDA PRODUCTION

Gedimino Ave. 54B, LT-01110 Vilnius

Audrius Steikūnas M: +370 656 68 872 E: audrius@cgb.lt www.cgb.lt

High quality visual effects for feature films and advertising production.

FREAKY PRODUCTION HOUSE

Olimpiečių St. 1-43, LT-09200 Vilnius

Ieva Biliūnaitė M: +370 686 65 220 E: ieva@freaky.lt www.freaky.lt

Television, film and advertising production. editing, 2D and 3D simulation, visual effects, animation, compositing.

KINEMA POST PRO

Grybautojų St. 30-2, LT-10103 Vilnius

Šarūnas Bartas M: +370 600 67 879 E: post-prod@kinema.lt www.kinema.lt

Foley dubbing, voice over or narration, dubbing, sound editing, sound design, sound effects, 35 mm sound track transfer to digital format, digital off -line image editing, video screening.

KINO KOMANDA

Labdarių St. 5, LT-01013 Vilnius

Marius Steponėnas M: +370 680 35679 E: marius@kinokomanda.lt www.kinokomanda.lt

Full visual post – production. DCP mastering.

POST | FX

Saltoniškių St. 29, LT-08105 Vilnius

Vytis Puronas M: +370 678 78 099 E: vytis@postfx.lt www.postfx.lt

Sound post-production for films and games. Sound design, restoration, FX, ADR, dubbing, Pro Tools HD, pre-mixing in 5.1, encoding and digitization for VOD, iPhone, DCP.

UP RECORDS

Laurų Sodų 1-oji St. 113, LT-10150 Vilnius

Goda Rupeikaitė M: +370 607 37 665 E: goda@uprecords.lt www.uprecords.lt

Full sound post-production services. Mixing and encoding in all DOLBY formats, ADR recording, Foley, digital sound editing, sound effects and sound design, music recording and mixing, dubbing, location sound recording, quality control screenings, cinema and TV production sound restoration.

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ACTORS AGENCY

Liejyklos St. 3/1, LT-01123, Vilnius

Evelina Mitkaitė P: +370 5 261 9890 E: info@actorsagency.lt www.actorsagency.lt

Talent and casting agency for actors and supporting artists in Lithuania and abroad.

AMBER CATERING

Gelvonu St. 26-47, LT-07147 Vilnius

Igoris Zenevicius M: +370 685 45 777 E: ac.igoris@gmail.com

High quality catering for all types of film and TV productions.

AP SOUND DESIGN

Mokslininkų St. 5-4, LT-08412 Vilnius

Artūras Pugačiauskas M: +370 687 88 922 E: apsounddesign@gmail.com, arturas.p@takas.lt

Film and TV audio post-production services. Premixing in 5.1 surround sound.

ARCLIGHTS

Zarasų St. 24/1, LT-11342 Vilnius

M: +370 656 68 812, +370 656 68 803 F: +370 5 203 4101 E: info@arclight.lt www.arclight.lt

Lighting, grip and generator rental.

CINEEFFECTS STUDIO

Labdarių St. 5, LT-01120, Vilnius

Donatas Pirštelis M: +370 679 56 595 F: +370 5 264 3054 E: cinefx@artbox.lt

Set construction, props manufacturing and special effects.

CINESKOPĖ

Labdarių St. 5, LT-01120, Vilnius

Donatas Pirštelis M: +370 679 56 595 F: +370 5 264 3054 E: cinefx@artbox.lt

Set construction, props manufacturing and special effects.

CINEVERA

Kalvarijų St. 151, LT-08221 Vilnius

Viktorija Juškaitė P: +370 5 203 4102 E: cinevera@cinevera.lt www.cinevera.lt

Lighting and grip equipment rental. Film professionals, including gaffers, electricians, grips and camera technicians.

EDITOS KASTINGAS

Šv.Mykolo St. 12, Vilnius

Valdonė Maksvytytė P: +370 5 261 3886 M: +370 616 70 503 E: valdone@editoskastingas.lt www.editoskastingas.lt

Talent and casting agency that manages professional actors and other talents.

FILM EFFECTS

V.Vaitkaus St. 13-102, Vilnius

GUTARA POST PRO

Gerosios Vilties St. 20-92, Vladimir Golovnickij LT-03145 Vilnius M: +370 600 70 958 E: gutarapostpro@gmail.com, gutara@mail.ru

Sound recording services and equipment rental.

HIPĖ

Antakalnio St. 68-108, LT-10200 Vilnius

Renuaras Krivelis M: +370 685 10 893 E: erke@hipe.lt

Set construction, decoration and scenic painting for movies and TV commercials.

KINO KOMANDA

Labdarių St. 5, LT-01120, Vilnius

Marius Steponėnas M: +370 680 35 679 E: marius@kinokomanda.lt www.kinokomanda.lt

Full service digital post-production services.

LITHUANIAN FILM STUDIO

Laisves Pr. 3, LT-04215 Vilnius

Ramūnas Škikas Construction Department P: +370 5 276 3444 M: +370 699 32 500 F: +370 5 276 4254 E: info@lfs.lt, ramunas@lfs.lt www.lfs.lt

Set construction, props and costume rental.

Tomas Ereminas M: +370 687 02 547 E: tomoshius@yahoo.com www.stuntsvilkas.lt

Martial arts, acrobatics, high falls, body burns, horses, stunt rigs, handling of various weapons. Car stunts.

LITHUANIAN STUNT TEAM

Dalia Pranckėnaitė M: +370 677 43 352, +370 611 47 713, E: filmeffects.lt@gmail.com www.filmeffects.lt

Atmospheric, pyrotechnic, fire and mechanical effects.

PETESHA

Petesha village Rudamina municipality LT-13242 Vilnius

Rūta Nemanienė M: +370 652 77 713 E: info@petesha.lt www.petesha.lt

Film trained horses, professional horse riders for stunts. Animal handlers. Carriages and equestrian equipment for rental.

PROrent

Laisvės Ave. 71B-61, Vilnius

Tomas Riuka M: +370 611 11 996, +370 698 06 361 E-mail: info@prorent.lt www.prorent.lt

Rental of digial cameras and equipment.

-RIR- PROPS AND FURNITURE RENTAL HOUSE

Mickunai, Lihuania

Rimantas Gailius M:+370 650 45677 E: propslt@yahoo.co.uk

Furniture and props rental.

STRICTLY BALTIC

Tumo-Vaižganto St. 7-1, Vilnius

Martynas Mickėnas Camera equipment and stage rental. M: +370 614 71 842 E: aurimas@strictlyproduction.com www.strictlyproduction.com

UNOLITA

Ševčenkos 12, LT-03223 Vilnius

Gintas Gaižauskas M: +370 685 44 627 E: unolita@unolita.lt www.unolita.lt

Camera and lighting equipment rental.

UP RECORDS

Laurų Sodų 1-oji St. 113 LT-10150 Vilnius

Goda Rupeikaitė P: +370 5 237 3018 F: +370 5 237 3019 E: info@uprecords.lt www.uprecords.lt

Complete production and post-production services including location sound recording, sound design, editing, mastering, voice over casting, dubbing, and more.

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Film Fesitvals MARCH VILNIUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – “KINO PAVASARIS” March 14-29, 2012 www.kinopavasaris.lt Kino pavasaris presents more than 100 films annually which are divided into separate programs. Lively discussions with widely respected Lithuanian and international filmmakers, events for industry guests, and social and educational projects are all part of the festival. Since 2009, the Vilnius IFF hosts a competition New Europe – New Names and in 2010, organized its first Central and Eastern European International Film Competition. Contact: Vida Ramaškienė Gedimino Ave. 50, LT-01110, Vilnius P: +370 5 249 7221 E: info@kinopavasaris.lt

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS FILM FESTIVAL – “ŠERŠĖLIAFAM” March, 2012 www.serseliafam.com Šeršėliafam was established six years ago in Vilnius and is dedicated to films created by women directors and films about women. The name of the festival comes from the renowned French saying – „cherchez la femme“. Contact: Agnė Adomėnė Šv. Ignoto St. 4/3, Vilnius P: +370 5 261 1516 E: agnes.varda@kinopasaka.lt

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VILNIUS INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FILM

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FESTIVAL September 22 – October 2, 2011

Kaunas International Film Festival was established in

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2007and is one of Lithuania’s most highly regarded film festivals. It takes place in Kaunas, which is the second

Vilnius Documentary Film Festival (VDFF) is the oldest

largest city in the country. The festival presents films

and largest international documentary film festival in the

that have been acclaimed worldwide, but also seeks new

Baltics. Launched in 2004, the festival focuses on docu-

discoveries. The main priority of the KIFF is to show films

mentaries that have received awards at the world’s most

that make both artistic and social statements. In 2010,

significant film festivals. In 2010, VDFF was attended by

KIFF began releasing films for distribution in Lithuania,

over 2,000 spectators. Fifty documentaries from four-

Latvia and Estonia.

teen countries including the Netherlands, Poland, France, the USA, Norway, Brazil, Russia, and the United Kingdom

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were screened.

Antanavos St. 2-31, LT-46280, Kaunas M: +370 655 06 559

Contact: Vilma Levickaitė A.Goštauto St. 2/15, Vilnius P: +370 5 261 0505 E: info@skalvija.lt

E: info@kinofestivalis.lt

Tadas Blinda

OCTOBER

INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

INTERNATIONAL YOUNG FILMMAKERS FILM FES-

October 18 - 24, 2011

TIVAL VILNIUS FILM SHORTS

www.kidsfestival.lt

October 13-16, 2011 www.filmshorts.lt

International Film Festival for Children and Young People is now in its 7th year and continues the tradition of

Vilnius Film Shorts is the only international young film-

quality children’s cinema in Lithuania. The festival annu-

makers’ short film festival in Lithuania and features the

ally presents more than 30 films from all over the world

latest short films and trends from around the world. Vil-

in competition, panorama and other specialized festival

nius Film Shorts offers a range of short film collections,

programs. A special panel selects films for awards. An

theme competitions, guest speaker programs and special

educational program European Cinema - Intercultural

non-competition programs. It presents films from all gen-

Dialogues is a part of the festival and encourages young-

res - fiction, animation, documentary, experimental. The

sters to become better acquainted with the diversity of

programs focus on films that are innovative, experimen-

European culture. During the festival, meetings and dis-

tal, unseen or long-forgotten in the world of film.

cussions take place between children, parents, teachers, filmmakers and critics.

Contact: Rimantė Daugėlaitė

Goštauto St. 2/15, Vilnius

Contact: Lina Užkuraitytė

P: +370 673 16 548

M: +370 67752036

E: info@filmshorts.lt

E: info@kidsfestival.lt

INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL -

HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL - „AD HOC: NEPA-

TINDIRINDIS

TOGUS KINAS“

October 24-30, 2011

October 20-30, 2011

www.tindirindis.lt

www.nepatoguskinas.lt

Tindirindis features animated films to suit a variety of

Ad Hoc: Inconvenient Films is a non-profit project estab-

tastes and interests. The festival has three main goals:

lished in 2007 that focuses on human rights films. The

to acquaint Lithuanian audiences with the latest in ani-

aim of the festival is not only to present Lithuanian audi-

mated films across the world, to serve as a venue for

ences with a wide selection of unique documentary films

cooperation and collaboration between filmmakers from

with different social themes, but also to raise awareness

other countries and to encourage the development of

on various human rights issues. Over the past three years,

Lithuanian animated film.

the festival has been attended by more than 42,000 viewers.

Contact: Valentinas Aškinis M: +370 610 47 151

Contact: Gediminas Andriukaitis

E: tindirindis_festival@yahoo.com

Gedimino Ave. 10/1, LT-01103 Vilnius M: +370 605 12624 E: gediminas@lchr.lt

NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL “TINKLAI”

EUROPEAN CINEMA FORUM - “SCANORAMA”

October, 2011

November 10 - 27, 2011

www.tinklai.net

www.scanorama.lt

Tinklai takes place annually from September to October

Scanorama presents the best of European cinema featur-

in the five major cities of Lithuania: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klai-

ing a combination of modern and classical films, retrospec-

peda, Panevezys and Siauliai. Tinklai features narrative,

tives, as well as other events. Scanorama hosts a New

documentary, animation, experimental, music videos and

Baltic Cinema competition and a Go Young Generation

web series.

workshop for young filmmakers. The festival’s main longterm objective is to encourage interest in new European

Contact: Artūras Jevdokimovas

films as well as to explore the roots of European cinema.

M: +370 676 24 020 E: arturas@tinklai.net

Contact: Gražina Arlickaitė Ozo St. 4, LT-08200, Vilnius M: +370 616 45 643 E: info@kino.lt

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Contacts MINISTRY OF CULTURE

LITHUANIAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE

J. Basanavičaus St. 5, LT-05683 Vilnius

Cinema and Theatre Department

P: +370 5 219 3443

T. Kosciuškos St. 12,

E: e.keidosiute@lrkm.lt

LT-01100, Vilnius

www.muza.lt

P: +370 5 212 4560 E: studija@lmta.lt

LITHUANIAN FILMMAKERS UNION

www.lmta.lt

Šermukšnių St. 1, Vilnius P: +370 5 212 0759

VILNIUS ACADEMY OF ART

E: info@kinosajunga.lt

Department of Photography and Media Art

www.kinosajunga.lt

Maironio St. 6, LT- 01124, Vilnius P: +370 5 261 0539

INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION

E: alvydas.lukys@vda.lt

Kražių g. 21, LT-01180, Vilnius

www.vda.lt

M: +370 682 96 128 E: indy.prod.assocationLT@gmail.com

LITHUANIAN NATIONAL ARCHIVES

E: rasa@erafilm.lt

O. Milašiaus St. 21, LT-10102 Vilnius P: +370 5 247 7830

LITHUANIAN DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

E: lcva@archyvai.lt

Savanorių St. 7, LT- 03116 Vilnius

www.archyvai.lt

P: +370 5 264 4761 E: info@forumcinemas.lt

MUSEUM OF THEATRE, MUSIC AND CINEMA Vilniaus St. 41, LT-01119 Vilnius P: +370 5 262 2406 E: ltmkm@takas.lt, kinas@ltmkm.lt

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