Professionals with experience in Hollywood projects will lead film set courses at LMTA

For 35 years, the National Film School (KIMO) of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, which educates Lithuanian film professionals in bachelor’s and master’s programs, has for the second year in a row organized short professional courses as well.

These are the only practical film set training courses in Lithuania oriented toward real industry needs. The courses are intended both for those considering starting a career and for those who already have experience and are looking for opportunities to purposefully expand their professional competencies. This year, participants are invited to choose from two programs: “Introduction to the Film Set” (lecturer Lukas Kudapčenka) and “Location Manager Assistants Course” (lecturer Jonas Špokas). The courses will take place in April–May at the LMTA study campus in Vilnius, at Olandų St. 21A.

The first course, “Introduction to the Film Set,” is designed for those interested in film production but who do not yet know where to start. During the course, participants will become familiar with the structure of a film set and production processes, and will acquire the necessary skills and contacts. After completing the course, participants will be ready to start in the position of Production Assistant (PA) – the most common first step into the industry. The course is being offered for the second time – last year’s participants have already completed internships and successfully found employment in film projects. In-person training sessions will take place on April 11–12 and 18–19.

The “Location Manager Assistants Course” is intended for those with experience who want to grow purposefully in film production and try themselves in another position on a film set. The locations department is responsible for scouting, logistics, and organizing filming locations, so participants will learn not only how to find suitable places but also how to work with permits, budgets, and coordinate team work. In-person training sessions will take place on May 2, 9–10, and 16–17.

The quality of the courses is ensured by experienced practitioners: Lukas Kudapčenka, a first assistant director who has worked on more than 250 commercials, 30 films and series, including HBO’s “Chernobyl” and the BBC’s “Rise of the Nazis,” and Jonas Špokas – founder of “Baltic Locations,” who has contributed to such international projects as “Stranger Things” (Netflix), “War and Peace” (BBC), and others.

In-person training sessions will take place at the LMTA National Film School, and internship opportunities for participants will be facilitated by the “Baltic Film and Creative Cluster,” which brings together more than 120 creative industry organizations. Registration has already begun. More information and participation conditions: kinas.lmta.lt/kinokursai.

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