SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY OPENING PROGRAMME
5 WAYS OF CELEBRATION
We’re kicking off the 15th edition of the festival with a little surprise: a short film programme called “The Five Ways of Celebration”!
Think chaotic New Year mornings, Easter reunions, limousine rides, and those unpredictable moments that make life funny, tender, or just plain strange. Each short offers a snapshot of how Lithuanians mark life’s milestones — from joy to loss, tradition to the absurd. A mix of laughs, surprises, and tiny revelations, all wrapped into one unforgettable opening night.
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EGZISTENCIJA / EXISTENCE
Comedy, D: Giedrė Beinoriūtė, 2024, 23′, LT
Director / Scriptwriter / Editor: Giedrė Beinoriūtė
DOP: Rytis Kurkulis
Music Composer: Indrė Stakvilė
Sound Designers: Algimantas A. Apanavičius, Jonas Maskvytis
Production: VG studija
Producer: Valdas Navasaitis
Contact: Monoklis
Cast: Birutė Didžgalvytė, Elena Gaigalaitė, Vilma Raubaitė, Eimutis Kvoščiauskas
SYNOPSIS: An exploration of the unpredictability of human existence. While two eccentric elderly ladies contemplate death and a fresh young couple dreams of eternal love, life — as always — takes an unexpected turn.
LIMOUSINE / LIMUZINAS
Documentary, D: Saulė Bliuvaitė, 15′, LT, 2021
Director / Screenwriter: Saulė Bliuvaitė
DOP: Vytautas Plukas
Editor: Saulė Bliuvaitė, Ignė Narbutaitė
Music Composer: Ernestas Kaušylas
Sound Designer: Iveta Macevičiūtė
Producer: Kristina Ramanauskaitė, Giedrė Burokaitė
Production: Magic Films
Contact: Giedrė Burokaitė
While driving around in limousines, groups of people from different generations and backgrounds struggle to find the best way to have the fun they desire.
THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE FIRST FULL MOON / PIRMAS SEKMADIENIS PO PILNATIES
Comedy / Family Drama, D: Greta Griniūtė, 15′, LT / UK, 2021
Director / Contact: Greta Griniūtė
Screenwriters: Greta Griniūtė, Luke Flanagan
DOP: Olga Lagun
Editor: Gem Shekerzade
Music Composer: Kipras Varaneckas
Sound Designer: Daisy Rimmer
Producer: Ieva Černiauskaitė, Greta Griniūtė, Ieva Misiulaitytė, Alice Raymonds, Dana Soady
Production: Idee Fixe
Cast: Mindaugas Papinigis, Emilija Latėnaitė-Beliauskienė, Dalia Michelevičiūtė, Jolanta Dapkūnaitė, Elžbieta Latėnaitė, Michael Tcherepashenets, Stanislovas Žekonis, Ina Kartašova
When London-based DJ Eglė returns home to Lithuania for an Easter celebration, she finds herself facing more than just the music.
LAIMINGŲ KITŲ! / HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Drama / Queer, D: Lukas Kacinauskas, 2023, 18′, LT
Director / Scriptwriters / Editor: Lukas Kacinauskas
DOP: Vytautas Katkus
Composer: Mindaugas Juška
Sound Designer: Auksė Jurevičiūtė
Production: M-Films (Čiobreliai)
Producer: Brigita Beniušytė, Marija Razgutė
Contact: M-Films (Čiobreliai)
Cast:Petras Kuneika, Augustė Ona Šimulynaitė, Miika Pihlak
SYNOPSIS: On New Year’s morning, Šarunas wakes up next to the cute guy Martin, while his girlfriend Iveta is in the shower. Šarunas can’t help but wonder if things will ever be the same again. Meantime, Martin wishes him a Happy Next Year.
THE NOMINEES / NOMINANTAI
Drama / Comedy, D: Birutė Kapustinskaitė, 2023, 15′, LT
Director / Scriptwriters: Birutė Kapustinskaitė
DOP: Vytautas Katkus
Editor: Gabrielė Urbonaitė
Music Composer: Agnė Matulevičiūtė
Sound Designer: Dominyka Adomaitytė
Production: Just A Moment
Producer / Contact: Rūta Petronytė, Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė
Co-producer: Smart Casual
Contact: Lights On
Cast: Aldona Vilutytė, Rasa Samuolytė
SYNOPSIS: Having lost out on the award for the best actress of the year, Aldona becomes the hero of the day.