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Economy

Tax incentive expected to attract EUR 15m worth of film production to Lithuania this year

The tax incentive for film production that came into force last year is already showing results, but the breakthrough is to be expected this year, said the Lithuanian Film Centre (LFC), the institution in charge of the administration of the incentive. The tax instrument may attract €15m worth of film production to Lithuania in 2015. […]

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Culture

Lithuanian film Redirected among nominees of UK’s National Film Awards

Redirected, a film by Lithuanian director Emilis Vėlyvis, has been nominated for Britain’s National Film Awards. […]

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Culture

Animated film festival Tindirindis kicks off in Lithuania

This week has began one of the most unique festivals in Lithuania, non-commercial 12th International Animation Film Festival “Tindirindis”. […]

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Culture

Forever stylish: Lithuanian filmmaker explores the lives of New York’s elderly fashionistas

In Advanced Style, the documentary by Lithuanian filmmaker Lina Plioplytė, based on US photographer Ari Seth Cohen’s blog of the same name, a clutch of New York women ranging in age from 62 to 95 are celebrated for their unique style: furs, rhinestones, paisleys, florals, feathers, caftans, and hats, always hats. The documentary challenging accepted notions of beauty and fashion is coming to cinemas in Lithuania this December. […]

Culture

Scanorama: action and redundant special effects-free, but still gripping hearts

The Scanorama Film Festival starting Thursday, 6 November, will be taking cinema lovers for a ride on the emotional rollercoaster through a spectacular array of movies able to shake up one with the quintessential issues of human existence until the final screenings on 23 November. […]