Lithuanian Film Studios

Lithuanian Film Studio is a Lithuanian film production company based in Vilnius and founded in 1940 on the basis of the earlier private film companies. In 1948, the Vilnius Documentary Film Studio was founded. It was one of the oldest film studios in Lithuania.
In 1970–80, the company produced 15-20 films a year, providing work for 1,000 employees.
Currently, there are no major filmings. The studio earns by leasing its facilities, offering expert services, and licensing films to distribution in Vilnius.

History

In 1940 a studio was founded in Lithuania under Soviet rule, which from then on was responsible for the production of newsreels. This studio produced a first feature film in 1953, , but still in co-production with Lenfilm. In 1956 it was renamed Lietuvos kino studija and from then on served as the headquarters for the state film industry. The studio produced its first independent feature film Žydrasis horizontas in 1957. It was a children's film directed by Vytautas Mikalauskas.