POSSIBILITIES FOR PROMOTING FILM INDUSTRY GROWTH IN LITHUANIA WERE DISCUSSED AT THE MFA
On October 4, senior officials of Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held meetings with Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office who acquainted them with the activities of the office in attracting filmmakers to the Philadelphia region and in creating favorable working conditions for them. The opportunities for attracting film production, creation of favorable fiscal and administrative conditions for various film production and positive impacts of film industry on the local economy were discussed during the meetings with Pinkenson, Evaldas Ignatavičius, Deputy minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania and Asta Skaisgirytė Liauškienė.
Pinkenson is paying a visit to Lithuania at the initiative of Krista Bard, newly appointed Lithuania's Honorary Consul in Philadelphia. During her visit Pinkerson aims to explore film production possibilities in Lithuania and to share her experience in attracting film production. Pinkenson brought “Night Catches Us” movie, which was shot in Philadelphia, to the Kaunas International Film Festival that is currently underway. She also intends to invite Lithuanian filmmakers to participate in the Philadelphia Film Festival next year.The Greater Philadelphia Film Office is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of the film industry in the region. The Greater Philadelphia Film Office has been responsible for impacting the local economy with nearly $3 billion since 1992. The office is a member of the Association of Film Commissioners International.
