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A Cinematic Destination
Lithuania has become one of Europe’s most compelling destinations for film and television production. International creators choose it for its diverse locations, distinctive architecture, skilled crews, and production-friendly environment. In 2025, Lithuania attracted a record €56 million in foreign film production spend, confirming its growing importance on the international screen industry map.
From Baroque monasteries and old towns to modern urban spaces, academic courtyards, and industrial sites, Lithuania offers a rich variety of locations for both period and contemporary stories. This combination of authenticity and flexibility allows filmmakers to create convincing worlds on screen while working efficiently in one destination.
Lithuania can transform into different countries, historical periods, and cinematic worlds. In 2025 alone, Vilnius hosted more than 20 films and television series, with the city standing in for places such as Vienna, Kraków, Paris, Trondheim, and East Berlin.
Chosen by International Productions
Lithuania continues to attract ambitious international projects. In early 2026, the new six-part series Honey selected Vilnius and other locations across Lithuania for filming, with parts of the country transformed into 1980s East Berlin. In 2025, Vilnius also hosted filming for the Amazon Prime Video historical thriller Rinnanas, further strengthening the country’s profile as a reliable base for high-level international production.
Lithuania’s appeal is not only visual, it is also practical. The country offers experienced local crews, reliable production services, and a competitive incentive system. In 2025, productions using Lithuania’s Film Tax Incentive generated more than €25 million in investment, while 108 productions benefited from the scheme, including national films, co-productions, and foreign service projects.
From Baroque monasteries and old towns to modern urban spaces, academic courtyards, and industrial sites, Lithuania offers a rich variety of locations for both period and contemporary stories. This combination of authenticity and flexibility allows filmmakers to create convincing worlds on screen while working efficiently in one destination.
Award-Winning Talent
Lithuanian cinema is also gaining increasing international recognition. In February 2026, director Andrius Blaževičius won the Best Director award in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival for How to Divorce During the War. In 2025, Lithuania was named Country of Focus at the Tampere Film Festival, one of Europe’s key short film festivals, highlighting the strength and originality of contemporary Lithuanian filmmaking.
Lithuanian films and co-productions continue to appear in major festivals and industry platforms. In January 2026, Lithuanian works and new projects were featured strongly at the Trieste Film Festival, with The Visitor and Renovation selected for the main feature competition, alongside documentary and industry presentations. By late 2025, the Lithuanian Film Centre was also reporting a record number of Lithuanian films at PÖFF, together with a lifetime achievement honour for actor Juozas Budraitis.