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April 14, 2013 — A conference at the Vilnius International Film Festival raised important issues about the future of film for the Europe’s smaller nations. Michael Gubbins, journalist and industry expert, founder of SampoMedia and Chair of the Film Agency for Wales, who chaired a series of debates at the festival and here considers some of the key themes. — Read more
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March 29, 2013 — This evening saw the festive closing of the 18th Vilnius International Film Festival. For two weeks it invited to the best cinema creations, discussions, meetings with renowned filmmakers and events, now VIFF says goodbye until the next year. Eight awards were handed out during the closing ceremony, with the main prize ending up in the hands of Slawomir Fabicki, for his film “Loving.” — Read more
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March 27, 2013 — Today the continuation of a beautiful VIFF tradition took place at Vilnius City Hall – a reception for festival’s guests by the city Mayor. During the festive evening, Mayor Arturas Zuokas expressed gratitude towards the organizers for the ever-expanding and prominent festival, and congratulated foreign guests by presenting them with memorabilia. — Read more
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March 27, 2013 — Fans of Vilnius International Film Festival already had a chance of seeing “Shun Li and the Poet,” a picture that last year received LUX award, designated by European Parliament. After the free screening, audiences gathered to meet the famous Croatian actor Rade Serbedzija, who embodied the main hero in the film. — Read more
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March 27, 2013 — Today almost all the filmmakers of 18th VIFF competition programme “New Europe – New Names” films arrived to the festival. In the specially hosted press conference the directors and actors revealed success ideas of this festival’s selection and recounted their way to this, and other international film festivals. — Read more
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March 26, 2013 — First award ceremony of the 18th VIFF took place during the Lithuanian cinema industry evening, hosted by VIFF and Lithuanian Film Centre. The laureates of the Best Student film and Lithuanian Public’s Choice film nominations have been revealed. The winners were congratulated by national cinema creators and guests from foreign film industry. — Read more
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March 26, 2013 — With only a few days left until the closing of 18th VIFF, the festival still has lots to offer: not only extra screenings of the most visited films, but also quite a few events and a surprise for cinema admirers. Today Lithuanian filmmakers as well as international guests: directors, actors and cinema industry representatives from all around the world will gather in Lithuanian Industry Event, and tomorrow they will take part in Mayor’s reception. Famous actor Rade Serbedzija will also present film lovers with his only concert in Vilnius. — Read more
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March 23, 2013 — Today Vilnius International Film Festival launched main competition programme „New Europe – New Names.” World acclaimed and awarded directors and actors from many countries gathered here to evaluate the twelve selected films and name the winner during the closing ceremony. The event culminated in Romanian director’s Tudor Giurgiu picture “Of Snails and Men.” — Read more
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March 22, 2013 — Coming this weekend, Vilnius International Film Festival tradition of rewarding short film admirers continues. The viewers, undaunted by spending the evening and possibly the whole night at the cinema, will have a chance to do so, enjoying the “Night of Shorts” selection. During a special screening of over seven hours, almost 30 short films from all over the world will be screened. — Read more
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March 21, 2013 — Lithuania’s largest film festival, VIFF, having already filled cinema repertoires with exceptional films and gathering the most celebrated guests in Vilnius, arrived to Kaunas today. Here the festival was greeted by prominent film and culture people, and an abundance of viewers. — Read more
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March 21, 2013 — Vilnius International Film Festival and the cinema industry conference “Meeting Point – Vilnius” taking place during it, is organizing an open seminar for journalists and film critics. — Read more
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March 20, 2013 — During an official reception at the ministry, Foreign Affairs Minister Linas Linkevicius presented the director of “The Other Dream Team,” Marius A. Markevicius, with a special certificate of honor for spreading Lithuania’s name. Vida Ramaskiene, director of VIFF, was also present at the reception and congratulated the filmmaker. — Read more
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March 19, 2013 — Vilnius International Film Festival presented the “American Independents” programme tonight. Festival organizers, joined by American Culture Center, offer a unique opportunity to discover a different American cinema industry, rivaling Hollywood on all aspects, save for the amount of films. Alongside guests of the opening night – a famous Austrian actress, Margarethe Tiesel. — Read more
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March 18, 2013 — “Eureka 2013,” the second science fiction and science promotion film festival, has commenced at Vilnius IFF. For those interested in technological innovations and artful interpretation of science achievements, festival proposes ten intriguing films that are free of charge with a registration online. Festival’s opening convened members of Lithuanian Academy of Sciences and Lithuanian Society of Young Researchers, as well as representatives of various academic and student organizations. — Read more
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March 18, 2013 — This evening Vilnius IFF creatively presented “Culinary Films” programme, designed for kitchen masters and their fans, as well as everyone who enjoys good food. World’s most acclaimed chefs share their creative inspiration secrets, open doors to the most famous restaurants from around the globe, and reveal how steep a hill they had to climb, to be capable of leading a prestigious restaurant. — Read more
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March 18, 2013 — International Industry event Meeting point – Vilnius, the professional’s meeting during Vilnius IFF, will kick it’s start in a week, March 26th -27th. During the preparation period, event’s moderator Michael Gubbins and a longtime industry professional and expert, agreed to share his views on the main issues, that will be discussed during the event in Vilnius. — Read more
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March 17, 2013 — Today VIFF officially opened “Masters” programme, which introduces the audiences to the creations by world’s most renowned filmmakers. Festival is proud that this year selection features more celebrated names than ever. On this occasion, VIFF representatives have invited country’s most eminent professionals of culture, art, cinema and others, to a special introduction event. — Read more
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March 16, 2013 — The 18th Vilnius International Film Festival will be frequented by dozens of famous directors and actors, appraised in international film festivals. One of these honorable guests – a celebrated filmmaker Sergei Loznitsa – is already in Lithuania. The creator arrived to present his newest fiction film “In the Fog” as well as two short documentary films: “Letter” and “The Miracle of Saint Anthony.” Cinema devotees will get a chance to meet and talk to the director himself. — Read more
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March 16, 2013 — The best and the most memorable Lithuanian creations from last year, as well as the brightest premieres, were presented in “Lithuanian Films” programme opening this evening. 18th VIFF selection includes 37 films, 24 of which have never been screened in Lithuanian cinemas. During the festival, Lithuanian filmmakers will battle it out for the Public Choice award and the title of the Best Student film. — Read more
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March 15, 2013 — Tonight Vilnius International Film Festival saw the cheerful opening of VIASAT Comedy programme, which undoubtedly includes some of the most entertaining comedies from last year. Fans of both romantic and black humor will find a film to make them smile or even laugh in tears. This evening proved that it is certainly possible to laugh at times when life seems to be losing its purpose, and the ground is slipping from beneath your feet. — Read more
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March 15, 2013 — Alongside numerous guests, the 18th Vilnius International Film Festival commenced today. Throughout two following weeks, the biggest cinema celebration in the country will screen over 230 films, invite to special cinema events, discussions, and meetings with filmmakers. During the opening ceremony, festival guests were presented with the competition programme “New Europe – New Names.” 18th VIFF has been opened by a lighthearted Dustin Hoffman’s creation, “Quartet.” — Read more
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March 13, 2013 — Public institution Vilnius IFF presents the second science fiction and science promotion film festival, “Eureka.” Students, educators, academic world representatives, as well as everyone interested in current developments of science, are invited to the cinemas on March 18th-22nd. Ten films are included in “Eureka” selection, two of which - documentaries. This program is free for those who register upfront. — Read more
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March 8, 2013 — During 18th Vilnius International Film Festival, cinema professionals from various European countries will visit Vilnius. On March 25th-28th international industry event “Meeting Point – Vilnius” will take place for the fourth time already, aiming at Lithuanian and European cinema professionals: producers, programme managers, film festival organizers and cinema centers. — Read more
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February 26, 2013 — The first Vilnius IFF press conference introduced the programme of one of the biggest cinema event in the region. During March 14th-18th, 230 films will be screened, including works by famous filmmakers, the most impressive premieres of the year and remarkable news from Lithuanian cinema. 18th Vilnius IFF will be exceptionally strong from the cinema industry‘s point of view, and the abundance of famous actors and directors in attendance. — Read more
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February 20, 2013 — Vilnius IFF programmers travels to all major international film festivals for a reason – not only to select the most fascinating premieres, or the ones that have gathered the most prestigious awards, but also to find and present to their audience the masterpieces from recognized filmmakers. Starting March 14th, Vilnius IFF visitors will find these works in a special programme, “Masters.” — Read more
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February 15, 2013 — Vilnius IFF will take-off for the 18th time this year, and it has a special premiere in store – one of the most ambitious Lithuanian documentaries of these years, “Endless Corridor” (“Begalinis Koridorius”). This breathtaking reality documentary recreates dramatic tragedy of now non-existent mountain village Karabach Khodjaly, which shook the world twenty years ago. — Read more
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February 13, 2013 — In less than a month Vilnius IFF will commence, bringing attention not only to full-length films, but also to a variety of short ones. This year 26 films from 14 countries will battle it out in “Short Competition.” During March 14th-18th cinema enthusiasts will be able to enjoy short but striking creations by well known filmmakers as well as young directors from Eastern and Central Europe. — Read more
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February 12, 2013 — One of the biggest and most important cinema events in Baltics – Vilnius International Film Festival (Vilnius IFF) – kicks off on the 14th of March and today reveals films and filmmakers of the competition programme “New Europe – New Names”. This year festival presents 12 impressive works from Eastern and Central Europe, which are the debuts or second feature films, selected from more than 80 contestants. — Read more
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February 8, 2013 — Vilnius International Film Festival will once again invite the viewers to check in with their humour at “VIASAT Comedies“programme. Hilarious films will reward the audiences with stories filled with funny, sarcastic, ironic, tragicomic and even black humour. — Read more
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February 1, 2013 — Last year Vilnius IFF’s programme “American Independents” has been particularly popular with the viewers, thus the tradition goes on. In collaboration with the US Embassy in Lithuania, the festival presents best films created by independent filmmakers from America this year. Starting March 14th, Vilnius IFF viewers will have a chance to discover and evaluate world acclaimed American filmmakers’ creations that do not come from Hollywood. — Read more
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January 28, 2013 — Wildly popular in Lithuania, Russian cinema will be presented in a separate programme this year. “New Russian Cinema” selection hosts a range of non-commercial creations by Russian filmmakers – from emotional and sometimes even shocking documentaries to fantasy realism. Vilnius IFF visitors will find themes that are close to home, sometimes uncomfortable topics, and mystical, undiscovered Russian culture, full of magic and secrets. — Read more
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January 25, 2013 — Each year Vilnius IFF brings carefully selected and festival awarded films to Lithuania. This year it also holds a special surprise for the fans of sound. On March 14th-18th cinema and music lovers will be presented with a special “Music films” programme, in which – not only the sounds of renowned songs, but also unheard stories of the artists. A name of a famous Lithuanian performer will shine brightly in this programme as well. — Read more
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January 21, 2013 — Filmmakers who have already gotten exceptional attention and awards at world famous film festivals, this year will feature in Vilnius IFF programme “Discoveries.” Debuting directors delve into current and unexpected topics in ten films, each using their own, unique form of idea presentation. Vilnius IFF particularly recommends this programme to those who are looking for something new, unseen and unexpected in the cinema. — Read more
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January 18, 2013 — This year visitors of Vilnius IFF will have a chance to see a number of films nominated for one of the oldest and most valued awards in the cinema world, presented by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – The Oscar. During March 14th-18th, Vilnius IFF will present eight films, standing a chance of winning eleven Oscar statuettes. — Read more
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January 14, 2013 — Vilnius International Film Festival (Vilnius IFF) is anticipated every year not only by the devotees of fiction cinema, but also by those who admire documentaries. In less than a month festival cinemas will screen the program that will feature some of the best representatives of film industry, portray marvelous scenery and reveal a completely different life on display. Impressive stories will broaden the viewers’ horizon and will demonstrate the real value of documentary genre. — Read more
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