Congratulations to Professor Audrius Stonys on the Occasion of His 60th Birthday

The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre warmly congratulates Professor of the National Film School (KIMO), film director, recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts, Audrius Stonys, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Audrius Stonys is a distinguished figure of Lithuanian cinema whose work has earned international recognition and holds an important place in contemporary documentary filmmaking. After graduating from the Lithuanian State Conservatoire (now LMTA) in 1989, he soon became known for his unique cinematic language, sensitive human insight, and ability to reveal poetic and universal meanings through everyday reality.

His films have been screened and awarded at prestigious international festivals worldwide. In 1992, his film Earth of the Blind received the European Film Award for Best Documentary of the Year. Later works such as Flying Over Blue Fields, Raminas, Woman and the Glacier, Bridges of Time, and others further confirmed his exceptional place in European documentary cinema.

For his bold artistic vision and original approach to reality, Audrius Stonys was awarded the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts in 2002. He is also a member of the European Film Academy and the European Documentary Network, actively contributing to the international film community.

Equally significant is his pedagogical work. At the National Film School of LMTA, Professor Stonys mentors young filmmakers, sharing his extensive creative experience, professional insight, and thoughtful artistic values.

We sincerely congratulate the esteemed Professor on this special anniversary and wish him continued creative energy, inspiring ideas, meaningful new works, and joy in guiding the next generation of filmmakers.

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