Join us for the final screening of the Skalvija Film Academy, featuring films selected by the Academy\u2019s future second-year students \u2013 Ieva Rupeikait\u0117, Danielius Urbonis, Dmitrij Bel\u010dikov, Gintar\u0117 Zubrickait\u0117 and M\u0117ta Mataityt\u0117.<\/p>\n
The screening will present five films by Film Academy creators, exploring human relationships with oneself, the environment and other people. The works feature a variety of styles, ranging from experimental and surrealist cinema to simpler, more sensitive storytelling. We will also screen three short essays about the settlement of Kintai, created during this year\u2019s summer camp and shot on 16 mm film.<\/p>\n
The screening will take place on August 24 at 7:00 PM<\/strong> at the alternative culture space Utopija<\/strong>. After the screening, join us for a short Q&A with the filmmakers<\/strong>, followed by music from vinyl records played by Vytautas Juoz\u0117nas, aka \u0160kicas.<\/p>\n Everyone interested in films created by young people is welcome! The films will be screened with Lithuanian and English subtitles<\/strong>. Admission is free.<\/p>\n PROGRAMME:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 ABNORMAL (dir. Ugn\u0117 \u017dydelyt\u0117) \u2013 3 min. 28 sec. \/ 2024<\/strong> \u2022 LABYRINTH (dir. Mantas Bitinaitis) \u2013 10 min. 30 sec. \/ 2025<\/strong> \u2022 WAVE (dir. Saul\u0117 Baublyt\u0117) \u2013 4 min. 08 sec. \/ 2024<\/strong> \u2022 UNTITLED (dir. Anik\u0117 Jefremovait\u0117) \u2013 6 min. 34 sec. \/ 2023<\/strong> \u2022 ME WITHOUT THE ALGORITHM (dir. \u016ala Misiukonyt\u0117) \u2013 5 min. 19 sec. \/ 2025<\/strong> Follow the latest news about upcoming events on the Skalvija Film Academy website and social media channels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The event series is funded by the Vilnius City Municipality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Skalvija Film Academy project is funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Visual design by Soraja Blo\u017eyt\u0117.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":235075,"template":"","categories":[6,12],"tags":[],"ticket-vendor":[],"class_list":["post-235074","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-festivaliai","category-nemokami-renginiai"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nSelected by Ieva:
\n\u201cThis film explores complex human relationships and superficial behaviour. Even for serious adults, such behaviour can become a shield that hides uncomfortable truths \u2013 violence, addiction, lies and emotional distance within the family. It raises the question: what kind of emotional atmosphere surrounds a person growing up among such adults? What caught my attention was the film\u2019s distinctive style, which helped me immerse myself in its atmosphere and explore the themes it addresses more deeply.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSelected by Danielius:
\n\u201cI chose Mantas Bitinaitis\u2019 2025 graduation film Labyrinth<\/em> because it offers an opportunity to discuss what makes a film distinctive. Looking at its content, especially in comparison with much of the work created at the Skalvija Film Academy, one could say that this project stands out through a certain kind of positive simplicity. The film does not feature the typical \u2018Skalvija-style\u2019 alternative approach or major narrative leaps. But that is precisely why I chose it as something distinctive. As for its technical quality and acting, I would not even dare to comment \u2013 I think every viewer should judge that for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSelected by Dmitrij:
\n\u201cIn her 2024 graduation film Wave<\/em>, Saul\u0117 Baublyt\u0117 explores the boundaries between narrative and experimental short film, using fast and unusual editing, a disturbing soundtrack, strange costumes and analogue animation. Through these elements, she creates an eccentric and surreal visual world. The film tells the story of a lonely individual, allowing each viewer to discover a theme that feels personal or create their own interpretation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSelected by Gintar\u0117:
\n\u201cUntitled<\/em> draws the viewer in with its exploration of philosophy, revealed through unusual and unfamiliar characters, space and time. The film interested me because it made me reflect on the definition of cinema itself, as well as the boundaries, possibilities and meaning of this medium.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSelected by M\u0117ta:
\n\u201cThe 2025 film Me Without the Algorithm<\/em> by \u016ala Misiukonyt\u0117 opens up many different meanings and allows viewers to interpret the work in their own way. The film presents the thoughts of various people \u2013 from musicians to children \u2013 their answers to questions and life lessons they are willing to share. I think this is important because it helps us better understand how people feel in certain situations. We cannot always talk openly about such things, so other people\u2019s experiences can help us realise that we are not alone and that others go through similar feelings and experiences. The film is also visually interesting. Many things are conveyed indirectly, allowing viewers to interpret the images in their own way, notice details and experience the emotions being expressed. Although the film is shot in black and white, this does not diminish its emotional or visual impact.\u201d<\/p>\n