LMTA Representatives Participated in CILECT Congress 2025
LMTA National Film School (KIMO) Lecturer Assoc. Prof. Giedrė Beinoriūtė and International Relations representative Giedrė Kabašinskienė participated in the CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Écoles de Cinéma et de Télévision) Annual Congress, held in Universidad de Guadalajara, México (26-31 October 2025).
Founded in 1954, CILECT is the global association of film and television schools, currently uniting over 186 institutions from 64 countries across all continents. The organization serves as a vital platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation in audiovisual education worldwide.
This year’s congress focused on three key themes:
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Standing Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – SCEDI)
- Developing Technologies (Developing Technologies’ Standing Committee – DTSC)
- Sustainability (Standing Committee on Sustainability – SCS)
Participants shared recent achievements and progress within these focus areas. Of particular note was the work of the Standing Committee on Sustainability (SCS), which introduced an updated guide titled “20 Ideas for a Sustainable Film Production.” This collection highlights innovative practices and actionable strategies to promote sustainability in film and media production worldwide.
The congress also featured presentations of outstanding student works and screenings of CILECT Prize award-winning films. A professor from York University (Canada) Tereza Barta marked the 20th anniversary of the CILECT Prize by reflecting on the evolution of student filmmaking over two decades. During her presentation, the professor highlighted the film “Kupranugaris” (The Camel), created by a former Lithuanian student — now a KIMO lecturer and Orizzonti Award winner for Best Film at the 78th Venice International Film Festival – Laurynas Bareiša. The film’s original interpretation, according Tereza Barta, remains deeply relevant today, exploring themes that resonate with contemporary realities and drawing parallels to the oppressive colonial period in neighboring Russia.
The congress concluded with discussions on upcoming regional conferences and initiatives to strengthen global collaboration in film and media education.
Participation in the CILECT Congress provided an exceptional opportunity for LMTA KIMO representatives to establish lasting partnerships with film and television schools worldwide, explore potential collaborations, and define guidelines for sustainable international cooperation.
See you next year in Dublin!
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