Short Film Screening and Discussion

The work of a cinematographer often remains behind the scenes. Audiences usually know the actors and directors, but the people responsible for a film’s visual language, atmosphere, and imagery rarely receive the same recognition. This year, the Lietuvos kino operatorių asociacija (LAC) aims to change that.

During a single screening, viewers will see seven short films nominated for the “Ąžuolas 2026” awards. Immediately afterward, the audience will have an opportunity to hear directly from the nominees in a discussion about filmmaking, cinematography, and the challenges of working behind the camera. The conversation will be moderated by Aistė Račaitytė.

“Gilė” Nominees

(Best Emerging Cinematographer Award)

• Tu kaitini mano kraują
  Cinematographer: Ieva Jaruševičiūtė
  Director: Melita Sinušaitė
• Kavinė – bufetas
  Cinematographer: Rapolas Musteikis
  Director: Skaistė Bartkutė
• Antrasis miestas
  Cinematographer: Justinas Lipnickas
  Director: Kristina Savickaitė

“Ąžuolas” Nominees

(Short Film Category)

• Sūkurys
  Cinematographer: Nojus Drąsutis
  Director: Linas Žiūra
• Betono vaikai
  Cinematographer: Narvydas Naujalis
  Director: Saulius Baradinskas
• Vertinimas
  Cinematographer: Jarmo Kiuru
  Director: Laura Kazbaraitė
• Konduktorių gatvėje
  Cinematographer: Vytautas Katkus
  Director: Gintė Regina

Event Information

Date: June 13
Doors open: 18:00
Screening starts: 19:00
Venue: Lukiškių kalėjimas 2.0
Admission: Free

Come discover some of the strongest Lithuanian short films of the year and learn how cinematic images are created from the professionals behind the camera. The winners of the “Ąžuolas 2026” awards will soon be revealed.