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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion: “The Day of Mourning and Hope”
DESCRIPTION:On 14 June 2021 Lithuania\, Latvia and Estonia marks 80 years since the first wave of mass deportations carried out by the Soviet regime. Tens of thousands of people\, including babies and elderly from the Baltic states died in Siberia and many more came back to their countries to find their former lives destroyed.\n \nTo commemorate this tragic occasion\, the embassies of Lithuania\, Latvia\, and Estonia in Washington\, D.C. host a virtual discussion “The Day of Mourning and Hope: the Living Memory of Soviet Deportees and Displaced Persons of the Baltic States.”\nThe live event has passed\, but you can be view a video of the heartfelt discussion here.\n \n \nThe discussion will be opened by:\n– H.E. Audra Plepytė\, Ambassador of Lithuania to the U.S.\n– H.E. Māris Selga\, Ambassador of Latvia to the U.S.\n– H.E. Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia to the U.S.\n \nPanelists:\n– Rūta Šepetys\, an internationally acclaimed American – Lithuanian author of historical fiction\, author of “Between Shades of Grey”;\n– Mara Lazda\, Ph.D\, Associate Professor of History at Bronx Community College;\n– Marija Čyvas\, President of the U.S. Lithuanian Youth Association\, participant of “Mission Siberia’2019”\n \nThe discussion will be moderated by Karl Altau\, Managing Director of Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\nRegister here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BNlJrKBFTEirs5BPc8NawA\n \nThe event will also be streamed on the Lithuanian Embassy in Washington\, D.C. Facebook page.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-the-day-of-mourning-and-hope/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:JBANC 60th Anniversary Forum: "The U.S. - Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary Perspectives"
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joint Baltic American National Committee\, this online forum discussed “The U.S. – Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary perspectives.” \nAs JBANC celebrates 60 years of operation\, the team will host three online forums. The April 28th forum highlighted the Committee’s work\, offered fresh insights on the U.S.-Baltic relationship\, and presented the view from the Baltics regarding cooperation with the U.S. Congress.  \n  \nThank you to all who participated and attended the April 28th event!  If you missed this exciting and heartfelt discussion\, please feel free to watch the recording. \n Click here to view the video recording of the online discussion “The US – Baltic Relationship: Parliamentary Perspectives\,” the first in a series of three online forums hosted by the Joint Baltic American National Committee to mark its 60th anniversary. Speakers include top foreign affairs experts and parliamentarians from the three Baltic nations.  \nGuest speakers at the JBANC 60th Anniversary Forum \nEvent registration\, click here: Meeting Registration – Zoom \n  \nJBANC welcomes their distinguished guest speakers: \nŽygimantas Pavilionis\, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee\, Lithuanian Parliament; \nOjars Kalniņš\, Deputy Chairman\, Foreign Affairs Committee\, Latvian Parliament; \nEerik-Niiles Kross\, Member of Estonian Parliament\, Foreign Affairs Committee \n  \nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. (JBANC) was established on April 27\, 1961\, at the Baltic Conference in Washington\, DC. \nJBANC thanks the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) for its kind assistance in helping to support this event\, part of a series of events this spring to commemorate JBANC’s 60th anniversary.  \nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee represents the American Latvian Association\, Estonian American National Council\, and Lithuanian American Council. \nContact: jbanc@jbanc.org \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-60th-anniversary-forum-the-u-s-baltic-relationship-parliamentary-perspectives/
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket information coming soon \nApril 2 – 4 \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsuke\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-3/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket information coming soon \nApril 2 – 4 \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsuke\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival - Spring Mini Fest
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Boston Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket Info and Box Office open now\, individually or as a bundle: Packages (artsemerson.org) \n  \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘Self-made Cameraman\,’ Estonia \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsukese tõeline elu\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian film “Self-Made Cameraman\,” a feature film by Hardi Volmer\, takes the viewer back to 1913 and tells an adventurous\, humorous\, and romantic story about the first Estonian filmmaker Johannes Pääsuke through his expedition to Setomaa. For a background on the Seto culture watch the short video from UNESCO:  UNESCO SETO\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer: Self-made Cameraman  \nEstonian with English subtitles \nTickets : ArtsEmerson: Self Made Cameraman \n  \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘A to B Rollerski\,’ Latvia  \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \nTickets: ArtsEmerson: A to B Rollerski \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘I Want to Live\,’ Lithuania \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas \nTickets:ArtsEmerson: I Want to Live
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival/
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SUMMARY:JBANC: First (Virtual) Baltic Advocacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Joint Baltic American National Committee encourages you to participate in the Baltic Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill. \nBaltic-American constituents meet with their members of Congress to voice concerns over issues relevant to the Baltics.\nDue to the Covid-19 pandemic\, in-person meetings will not be possible this year\, therefore JBANC and partner Baltivist are working hard to make these meetings possible virtually!\n\n\nMeetings will be scheduled for the evenings of March 8-12\nFormat: Zoom or conference call\, depending on staffer preferences\nParticipants may be asked to join meetings for Congressional Offices that do not represent them\nThough places at constituent meetings are limited\, other ways to participate will be made available.\n\n\nPlease note\, there will be a limited number of meetings scheduled for the week.\n \n\n\nRegistration: https://baltivist.com/advocacy-day-2021-sign-up\n\n\nThe site will also provide valuable resources to aid in preparation for the event. Informational one-pagers on the issues will also be sent prior to meetings. In addition\, Baltivist will be providing training the week before the event.\n\n\n \n \n\n\nContact: miniats@baltivist.com\, karinshueyeanc@gmail.com\, jbanc@jbanc.org\n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-week-2021/
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CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale October 1st. The Third Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House returns in 2020 with a virtual version taking place in three sessions: October 15-18\, October 29-November 1\, and November 12-15. \nThis year\, the festival will expand beyond New York to offer a selection of the most exciting and relevant Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian films to audiences across the U.S.\, to view in the comfort of their own homes. From Boston to L.A.\, from Milwaukee to Miami\, enjoy the best of Baltic cinema this Fall. \nIn 2020\, NYBFF invites viewers to look at the world through Baltic eyes and experience the full spectrum of human emotions – and\, ultimately\, feel inspired to hope\, dream and seize the opportunity for positive change. \nThis year’s festival will take place in three virtual sessions\, each featuring an Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian feature film\, as well as live virtual Q&As with filmmakers and discussion panels.  \nThe inaugural package LAUGH & CRY (October 15-18) will showcase Baltic comedies. The next package STRESS & RELEASE (October 29-November 1) – just in time for Halloween – will present thrillers from the region. The final package LOOKING INWARD & FORWARD (November 12-15) will spotlight the latest critically-acclaimed international festival favorites from the Baltic States. \nNYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Mare Rozīte: “This year is all about being adaptable and finding new ways to move forward. Even though travel is restricted world-wide\, we can still get to know other cultures through art– and what better way is there than by understanding what makes people smile\, what excites them\, and how they see the future. We at NYBFF have had to think on our feet\, and have come up with a compact and powerful program that brings the culture and spirit of the Baltic States to audiences across the U.S. with the best new films from the region. Laugh\, be thrilled\, and get introspective like a Balt!” \nFestival films will be available to ticket holders all over the U.S.\, with one ticket giving the holder access to all films in a package. Each session is limited to 300 tickets in an effort to preserve the intimate and communal NYBFF experience. The sessions will take place over four days (Thursday-Sunday)\, and all films from the session will be available for viewing on a virtual cinema screening platform throughout this period. Festival sessions will be accompanied by virtual filmmaker Q&As and live and interactive discussion panels. \nFestival passes scheduled to go on sale October 1st. See you then ! \n  \nLINEUP: \n \nLAUGH AND CRY:  BALTIC COMEDIES – October 15-18 \nChasing Unicorns (Ükssarvik\, dir: Rain Rannu\, Estonia\, 2019) \nNearby (Blakus\, dir: Alise Zariņa\, Latvia\, 2019) \nThe Castle (Pilis\, dir: Lina Lužytė\, Lithuania/Ireland\, 2019) \n  \nSTRESS & RELEASE: BALTIC THRILLERS – October 29-November 1 \nPretenders (Teesklejad\, dir: Vallo Toomla\, Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania\, 2016) \nFoam at the Mouth (Ar putām uz lūpām\, dir: Jānis Nords\, Latvia/Poland/Lithuania\, 2017) \nInvisible (Nematoma\, dir: Ignas Jonynas\, Lithuania/Latvia/Ukraine/Spain\, 2019) \n  \nLOOKING INWARD & FORWARD: BALTIC SHOWCASE – November 12-15 \nTruth and Justice (Tõde ja õigus\, dir: Tanel Toom\, Estonia\, 2019) \nOleg (Oļegs\, dir: Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Belgium/Lithuania/France\, 2019) \nThe Lawyer (Advokatas\, dir: Romas Zabarauskas\, Lithuania\, 2020) \n  \nABOUT NYBFF – THE OTHER CINEMA OF NORTHERN EUROPE\nThe three Baltic states of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have been producing motion pictures since 1910. While not as well-known as those in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe\, their industries have met challenges in one era or another that ultimately only galvanized their creative ambitions for features\, documentaries\, and animation shorts. Through the screening of both the latest productions and selected classics\, the 3rd annual New York Baltic Film Festival this Fall will again offer New Yorkers an unprecedented opportunity to see the best in Northern European film making. \nEstablished in 2018\, the annual New York Baltic Film Festival is presented Scandinavia House and organized by the Consulate General of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania and Consulate of Latvia in New York. Programming support is from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center. Funding for the festival is courtesy of governments of the Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania and by the generous donations of members of the Baltic community in New York. Additional support to the festival is from the Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Latvia-100\, Embassy of Latvia to the U.S.\, Latvian Mission to the U.N.\, Lithuanian Culture Institute\, American Latvian Association\, Printful\, and the American Scandinavian Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/new-york-baltic-film-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Third Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House returns in 2020 with a virtual version taking place in three sessions: October 15-18\, October 29-November 1\, and November 12-15. \nThis year\, the festival will expand beyond New York to offer a selection of the most exciting and relevant Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian films to audiences across the U.S.\, to view in the comfort of their own homes. From Boston to L.A.\, from Milwaukee to Miami\, enjoy the best of Baltic cinema this Fall. \nIn 2020\, NYBFF invites viewers to look at the world through Baltic eyes and experience the full spectrum of human emotions – and\, ultimately\, feel inspired to hope\, dream and seize the opportunity for positive change. \nThis year’s festival will take place in three virtual sessions\, each featuring an Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian feature film\, as well as live virtual Q&As with filmmakers and discussion panels.  \n \nThe package STRESS & RELEASE (October 29-November 1) – just in time for Halloween – will present thrillers from the region.  \nTickets available here: https://www.goelevent.com/ScandinaviaHouse/Pass/Sale/BalticFilmFestivalSTRESSRELEASE \nThe final package LOOKING INWARD & FORWARD (November 12-15) will spotlight the latest critically-acclaimed international festival favorites from the Baltic States. \nNYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Mare Rozīte: “This year is all about being adaptable and finding new ways to move forward. Even though travel is restricted world-wide\, we can still get to know other cultures through art– and what better way is there than by understanding what makes people smile\, what excites them\, and how they see the future. We at NYBFF have had to think on our feet\, and have come up with a compact and powerful program that brings the culture and spirit of the Baltic States to audiences across the U.S. with the best new films from the region. Laugh\, be thrilled\, and get introspective like a Balt!” \nFestival films will be available to ticket holders all over the U.S.\, with one ticket giving the holder access to all films in a package. Each session is limited to 300 tickets in an effort to preserve the intimate and communal NYBFF experience. The sessions will take place over four days (Thursday-Sunday)\, and all films from the session will be available for viewing on a virtual cinema screening platform throughout this period. Festival sessions will be accompanied by virtual filmmaker Q&As and live and interactive discussion panels. \nPasses on sale now! \n  \nLINEUP: \n \nLAUGH AND CRY:  BALTIC COMEDIES – October 15-18 \nChasing Unicorns (Ükssarvik\, dir: Rain Rannu\, Estonia\, 2019) \nNearby (Blakus\, dir: Alise Zariņa\, Latvia\, 2019) \nThe Castle (Pilis\, dir: Lina Lužytė\, Lithuania/Ireland\, 2019) \n  \nSTRESS & RELEASE: BALTIC THRILLERS – October 29-November 1 \nPretenders (Teesklejad\, dir: Vallo Toomla\, Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania\, 2016) \nFoam at the Mouth (Ar putām uz lūpām\, dir: Jānis Nords\, Latvia/Poland/Lithuania\, 2017) \nInvisible (Nematoma\, dir: Ignas Jonynas\, Lithuania/Latvia/Ukraine/Spain\, 2019) \n  \nLOOKING INWARD & FORWARD: BALTIC SHOWCASE – November 12-15 \nTruth and Justice (Tõde ja õigus\, dir: Tanel Toom\, Estonia\, 2019) \nOleg (Oļegs\, dir: Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Belgium/Lithuania/France\, 2019) \nThe Lawyer (Advokatas\, dir: Romas Zabarauskas\, Lithuania\, 2020) \n  \nABOUT NYBFF – THE OTHER CINEMA OF NORTHERN EUROPE\nThe three Baltic states of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have been producing motion pictures since 1910. While not as well-known as those in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe\, their industries have met challenges in one era or another that ultimately only galvanized their creative ambitions for features\, documentaries\, and animation shorts. Through the screening of both the latest productions and selected classics\, the 3rd annual New York Baltic Film Festival this Fall will again offer New Yorkers an unprecedented opportunity to see the best in Northern European film making. \nEstablished in 2018\, the annual New York Baltic Film Festival is presented Scandinavia House and organized by the Consulate General of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania and Consulate of Latvia in New York. Programming support is from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center. Funding for the festival is courtesy of governments of the Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania and by the generous donations of members of the Baltic community in New York. Additional support to the festival is from the Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Latvia-100\, Embassy of Latvia to the U.S.\, Latvian Mission to the U.N.\, Lithuanian Culture Institute\, American Latvian Association\, Printful\, and the American Scandinavian Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/new-york-baltic-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale October 1st. The Third Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House returns in 2020 with a virtual version taking place in three sessions: October 15-18\, October 29-November 1\, and November 12-15. \nThis year\, the festival will expand beyond New York to offer a selection of the most exciting and relevant Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian films to audiences across the U.S.\, to view in the comfort of their own homes. From Boston to L.A.\, from Milwaukee to Miami\, enjoy the best of Baltic cinema this Fall. \nIn 2020\, NYBFF invites viewers to look at the world through Baltic eyes and experience the full spectrum of human emotions – and\, ultimately\, feel inspired to hope\, dream and seize the opportunity for positive change. \nThis year’s festival will take place in three virtual sessions\, each featuring an Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian feature film\, as well as live virtual Q&As with filmmakers and discussion panels.  \nThe inaugural package LAUGH & CRY (October 15-18) will showcase Baltic comedies. The next package STRESS & RELEASE (October 29-November 1) – just in time for Halloween – will present thrillers from the region. The final package LOOKING INWARD & FORWARD (November 12-15) will spotlight the latest critically-acclaimed international festival favorites from the Baltic States. \nNYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Mare Rozīte: “This year is all about being adaptable and finding new ways to move forward. Even though travel is restricted world-wide\, we can still get to know other cultures through art– and what better way is there than by understanding what makes people smile\, what excites them\, and how they see the future. We at NYBFF have had to think on our feet\, and have come up with a compact and powerful program that brings the culture and spirit of the Baltic States to audiences across the U.S. with the best new films from the region. Laugh\, be thrilled\, and get introspective like a Balt!” \nFestival films will be available to ticket holders all over the U.S.\, with one ticket giving the holder access to all films in a package. Each session is limited to 300 tickets in an effort to preserve the intimate and communal NYBFF experience. The sessions will take place over four days (Thursday-Sunday)\, and all films from the session will be available for viewing on a virtual cinema screening platform throughout this period. Festival sessions will be accompanied by virtual filmmaker Q&As and live and interactive discussion panels. \nFestival passes scheduled to go on sale October 1st. See you then ! \n  \nLINEUP: \n \nLAUGH AND CRY:  BALTIC COMEDIES – October 15-18 \nChasing Unicorns (Ükssarvik\, dir: Rain Rannu\, Estonia\, 2019) \nNearby (Blakus\, dir: Alise Zariņa\, Latvia\, 2019) \nThe Castle (Pilis\, dir: Lina Lužytė\, Lithuania/Ireland\, 2019) \n  \nSTRESS & RELEASE: BALTIC THRILLERS – October 29-November 1 \nPretenders (Teesklejad\, dir: Vallo Toomla\, Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania\, 2016) \nFoam at the Mouth (Ar putām uz lūpām\, dir: Jānis Nords\, Latvia/Poland/Lithuania\, 2017) \nInvisible (Nematoma\, dir: Ignas Jonynas\, Lithuania/Latvia/Ukraine/Spain\, 2019) \n  \nLOOKING INWARD & FORWARD: BALTIC SHOWCASE – November 12-15 \nTruth and Justice (Tõde ja õigus\, dir: Tanel Toom\, Estonia\, 2019) \nOleg (Oļegs\, dir: Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Belgium/Lithuania/France\, 2019) \nThe Lawyer (Advokatas\, dir: Romas Zabarauskas\, Lithuania\, 2020) \n  \nABOUT NYBFF – THE OTHER CINEMA OF NORTHERN EUROPE\nThe three Baltic states of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have been producing motion pictures since 1910. While not as well-known as those in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe\, their industries have met challenges in one era or another that ultimately only galvanized their creative ambitions for features\, documentaries\, and animation shorts. Through the screening of both the latest productions and selected classics\, the 3rd annual New York Baltic Film Festival this Fall will again offer New Yorkers an unprecedented opportunity to see the best in Northern European film making. \nEstablished in 2018\, the annual New York Baltic Film Festival is presented Scandinavia House and organized by the Consulate General of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania and Consulate of Latvia in New York. Programming support is from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center. Funding for the festival is courtesy of governments of the Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania and by the generous donations of members of the Baltic community in New York. Additional support to the festival is from the Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Latvia-100\, Embassy of Latvia to the U.S.\, Latvian Mission to the U.N.\, Lithuanian Culture Institute\, American Latvian Association\, Printful\, and the American Scandinavian Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/new-york-baltic-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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