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Vilnius International Film Festival: the missionVilnius International Film Festival (Vilnius IFF) "Kino pavasaris" is the biggest and most important cinema event in Lithuania. Festival was established in 1995 and now that fifteen years have passed it earned its reputation because it is showing high quality newest films that are carefully picked out of highly rated festivals and has been awarded the prizes by both the audience and film critics. Serious discussions, widely respected Lithuanian and international filmmakers, events for industry guests, social and educational projects is essential part of the festival, as well as cheerful parties. The partnership with European Union's MEDIA program, membership of CICAE organization is a testimony of the quality and professionalism of Vilnius IFF. Throughout the fifteen years of existence festival has managed not only to gather a number of dedicated fans but also it has been cooperating with a great number of international film festivals, film companies, independent film producers and foreign embassies. In 2009 Vilnius IFF for the first time presented the competition programme "New Europe - New Names" with a solid international Jury. Only the best debut films from East and Central Europe were presented for "The Best film" award. It will become an annual competition since it has been received like a small diamond by audience and mass media. In 2011 already second annual Central and Eastern European International Film Festivals Forum will be held. The main aim of this event is to establish and maintain a close partnership with main Central and Eastern European international film festivals. Every year Vilnius IFF presents more than 100 films which are divided into a number of programs. Vilnius IFF is a perfect opportunity not only to see great films but also to meet in person with cinema masters and actors. The festival is proud to have received guests such as Emir Kusturica, Mike Leigh, Leos Carax, Javor Gardev, Attila Galambos and actors like Hana Schygulla, Ian Somerhalder, Dexter Fletcher, Ion Sapdaru, Teador Corban, Mircea Andreescu and others. The festival is not only a fun activity but it is also a social responsible organization that offers educational programs as well, such as special educational programs for students ("Cinema Book" and "Kino Pavasaris in Your University"), also special projects to increase awareness of and discussions concerning global warming issues, all kinds of exhibitions, master classes for upcoming professionals and young generation filmmakers. Festival's mission
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25.03.2011 | Vilnius International Film Festival Kino Pavasaris's blog Cat. : Attila Galambos Central Europe Dexter Fletcher East Europe Emir Entertainment Entertainment Europe Europe European Union Film festival Geography of Europe Hana Schygulla Ian Somerhalder Ion Sapdaru Kusturica Lithuania Mike Leigh Mircea Andreescu Person Career The Best film" award Vilnius Vilnius Vilnius Your University FESTIVALS |
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