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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion "Baltic Spotlight: Disinformation as a Challenge to Western Democracies"
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) presents the latest in its virtual discussion series Baltic Spotlight on Wednesday\, April 16. Featuring guest Marcus Kolga\, the founder and director of DisinfoWatch\, the discussion will be focused on the disinformation war being waged by Russia and the challenges it brings for Western countries to preserve its democracies. \n\n\n\nMarcus Kolga is a documentary filmmaker\, journalist\, human rights activist\, and a leading Canadian analyst of foreign disinformation and influence operations. He frequently writes and comments on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues and disinformation in Canadian and international media. His articles have been published by The Globe and Mail\, The Toronto Star\, The National Post\, Macleans\, the Atlantic Council\, The European Observer\, and other European publications. \n\n\n\nKolga led the Canadian civil society campaign for Magnitsky human rights sanctions legislation and has actively led and contributed to similar efforts in Estonia\, Latvia\, Sweden\, and Australia. \n\n\n\nHe has been sanctioned by both the Kremlin and China for his efforts to promote democracy and combat disinformation. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. \n\n\n\nEstablished in 1961\, JBANC has represented the Baltic-American communities and its three parent organizations\, the American Latvian Association\, the Estonian American National Council\, and the Lithuanian American Council. JBANC’s goal has been to help coordinate their activities in Washington\, DC with the U.S. Congress and administration and its related agencies in conjunction with issues related to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. We have taken great pride in over half a century in joint Baltic cooperation and in being able to help coordinate and consolidate our common interests. 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-disnformation-as-a-challenge-to-western-democracies/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security
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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion: The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security 
DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security: What’s next for Ukraine—and why should Baltic Americans care? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin two Washington-based experts for a timely conversation on Ukraine’s future\, its ties to the Baltic countries\, and how our diaspora can influence U.S. policy on issues that matter to the Baltic region.Featuring:• Michael Kimmage – Historian\, director of the Kennan Institute\, and author of Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability (Oxford University Press\, 2024).• Karl Altau – Managing director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, coordinating Baltic advocacy in Washington since 1961. JBANC is supported by the Lithuanian American Council\, Estonian American Council\, and American Latvian Association.Program will be in English and is open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-the-ukraine-question-and-baltic-security/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Fate of Europe: Ukraine\, the Baltic Region\, and Collective Security
DESCRIPTION:The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies hosts this online roundtable discussion on “The Fate of Europe: Ukraine\, the Baltic Region\, and Collective Security.”  \n\n\n\nSince 2014\, the Ukrainian state and society have shown strength and resilience in resisting Russian aggression. Given the decisions of the new United States administration to engage Putin’s Russia and chastise Ukrainian leadership\, will Ukraine be able to continue defending its sovereignty? What are the implications of the recent changes in the US position towards Russia for European security\, including Nordic and Baltic security? How will Europeans approach their collective security in a new era of transatlantic relations? \n\n\n\nThese and other questions will be tackled by Hanna Shelest (Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism”) Marko Lehti (Tampere Peace Research Institute)\, and Ginta Palubinskas (West Virginia State University). The webinar will be moderated by Daunis Auers (University of Latvia) and welcome remarks will be delivered by AABS President Jörg Hackmann (University of Szczecin).  \n\n\n\nLearn more about the participants on the AABS website. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/webinar-the-fate-of-europe-ukraine-the-baltic-region-and-collective-security/
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:IN FOCUS WITH EANC. Russia’s War Against Ukraine and the Implications for European Security and Beyond: The Perspective from Estonia
DESCRIPTION:Watch recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this important discussion on the importance of supporting Ukraine\, understanding what is at stake\, what we can do\, and where we go from here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome our distinguished speakers: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Kristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the U.S.  \n\n\n\nMr. Karl Altau\, Managing Director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee  \n\n\n\nQ & A Moderated by Ms. Maia Linask\, Vice President of the Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\n“A just peace can only be achieved through strength\, adherence to international norms\, the rule of law\, and the involvement of Ukraine and our European allies in any negotiations. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” – Full EANC Statement on Ukraine available at https://estosite.org/eanc-ukraine-statement-feb-20-2025/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/in-focus-with-eanc-russias-war-against-ukraine-and-the-implications-for-european-security-and-beyond-the-perspective-from-estonia/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T235959
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival 2025 (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:World-class feature films and documentaries for all generations from ESTONIA\, LATVIA and LITHUANIA. \n\n\n\nA unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. \n\n\n\nOrganized by The Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud supporter of this great festival.  \n\n\n\nGet your virtual tickets here: Welcome | Boston Baltic Film Festival
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-2025-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T210000
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SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotight 6: Lessons in Trans-Atlantic Security from NATO's Eastern Flank
DESCRIPTION:Join JBANC on November 14th at 8:00 pm ET (5:00 pm PT) for the sixth edition of Baltic Spotlight. THis virtual event will feature Dr. Mart Kuldkepp\, Professor of Estonian and Nordic history at the University College\, London. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on the ramifications of the Biden administration’s de-escalation policy and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine. We will also cover Dr. Kuldkepp’s most recent research on Euro-Orientalism and its ramifications for the perceptions of the Baltics within Europe. \n\n\n\nMart Kuldkepp is Professor of Estonian and Nordic History at University College London (UCL). He completed his PhD dissertation at the University of Tartu\, Estonia in 2014 and joined UCL in 2015. He has also recently held the Estonian Diaspora Visiting Professorship at the University of Tartu. \n\n\n\nMart specializes in Scandinavian and Baltic history and politics (especially foreign and security policy\, and early 20th century wars)\, but also has an interest in the Baltic Sea Region more broadly\, including Germany and Russia. His recent book\, Nordic Estonia (2024\, in Estonian) explores the role that Estonia’s Nordic identity played in Estonia’s independence before World War II. His next book is The Shortest History of Scandinavia (2025\, in English). At Yale\, he is John S. Saden Visiting Professor of Baltic Studies\, where he will be teaching a postgraduate course about the independence of the Baltic states. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotight-6-lessons-in-trans-atlantic-security-from-natos-eastern-flank/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T120000
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SUMMARY:NY Baltic Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Seventh Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America\, returns this November 6-17 @ Scandinavia House NYC\, and with virtual screenings across the U.S. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 7th Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America is back November 6-17\, 2024\, with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings of the best new films from the Baltic region. From November 6-10\, festival-goers can enjoy screenings and events at Scandinavia House in New York. For those across the U.S.\, virtual screenings of six of the films will be available to viewers from November 9–17. Screenings will be accompanied by a range of in-person film talks with directors\, producers and actors; details will be released in the coming weeks. All in-person evenings will be followed by receptions. The full fall program lineup has now been announced. The festival kicks off on Wednesday\, November 6 at 6:30 PM with the U.S. premiere of Life and Love (dir. Helen Takkin\, Estonia\, 2024). Set during the Great Depression in 1933\, this compelling drama follows Irma\, a young woman who leaves her rural home to pursue a writing career in the city. There\, she is pulled into a toxic relationship with her boss at a local print shop\, and as political tensions rise\, Irma realizes that love and ambition come at a steep cost. On Thursday\, November 7 at 7 PM\, the documentary The Mammoth Hunt revisits 1968 Lithuania\, where theater director Jonas Jurasas directs a popular and thinly veiled anti-Soviet production titled “The Mammoth Hunt.” When word gets back to Moscow\, he flees to the U.S.\, while the play’s cast stages a final act of defiance. Director Aistė Stonytė tracks down recollections from its surviving participants. Screenings on Friday\, November 8 include the North American Premiere of A Postcard From Rome (dir. Elza Gauja\, Latvia\, 2024) at 6 PM. In this gentle love story\, Latvian couple Ernests and Alvīne use a lottery scheme to fulfill their lifelong dream of traveling to Rome. As they embark on their holiday\, it becomes clear that Alvīne’s Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly progressing. At 8:15 PM\, director Marko Raat‘s 8 Views of Lake Biwa\, Estonia’s contender for Best International Feature at this year’s Academy Awards\, is a poetic fairy tale set in an Estonian fishing village. In the wake of a recent tragedy\, two teenage girls watch ships sail to Kyoto\, while villagers create erotic art and engage in spiritual spells; hailed as “one of the most unique films of the year” (Cineuropa).Saturday\, November 9 begins with a re-screening of Life and Love at 12 PM. At 3 PM\, a program of Baltic Shorts will screen six short films\, with two from each of the Baltic countries including live-action\, animation and stop motion\, including Ootid (U.S. Premiere); On Weary Wings Go By (NY Premiere); The One Who Knows (U.S. Premiere); and others. Making its North American Premiere at 5 PM\, Maria’s Silence (dir. Davis Simanis\, Latvia\, 2024) is a powerful historical drama about Maria Leiko\, a famous silent-film actress forced to abandon her career to join Skatuve\, the Latvian State Theater in Moscow\, where she was manipulated amid purges of political enemies; a film “rich in historical references and complex visual poeticism” (Cineuropa).At 7:30 PM\, director Saulė Bliuvaitė‘s gritty coming-of-age drama Toxic makes its New York Premiere. Dreaming of escape from the bleakness of their rural Lithuanian hometown\, two young teens form a unique bond at a modeling school\, where they are pushed to violate their bodies in increasingly extreme ways; “impressively tough-minded…with glimmers of tenderness and humor (Variety) and “gritty and keenly observed” (Screendaily). Sunday screenings begin at 2 PM with Parade (Paradas\, dir. Titas Laucius\, Lithuania\, 2022)\, a Baltic comedy following a former couple’s decision to finalize their divorce through Catholic Court — with unexpected consequences; “a cracking comedy” (Screen International). At 4:15 PM\, the Estonian documentary Kelly — Someone Else’s Dream explores the dark side of competitive sports with the story of freestyle skier Kelly Sildaru\, who shot to fame as an X-Games gold medalist at the age of 13 but was later revealed to have been abused; “an uplifting message of hope and empowerment” (Cineuropa). The in-person portion of the festival wraps up at 7 PM with the NYC premiere of Flow (dir. Gints Zilbalodis\, Latvia/France/Belgium\, 2024). This visually stunning animated adventure follows a brave cat who\, after a devastating flood\, teams up with a capybara\, lemur\, bird\, and dog to survive. Praised as “one of the most moving animated films in recent memory” (IndieWire) and “a joy to experience…a deeply affecting story” (THR)\, Flow is Latvia’s official entry for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. For program updates\, please subscribe to the festival newsletter at balticfilmfestival.com and Scandinavia House newsletter at scandinaviahouse.org. Stay in the loop by following NYBFF on Instagram and Facebook.ABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVAL \n\n\n\nEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Embassy of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York. Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the American-Scandinavian Foundation\, American Latvian Association\, Edhard Corporation\, Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Estonian American National Council (EKRÜ)\, Honorary Consulate General of Latvia in New York\, Investment and Development Agency of Latvia\, Sondra Litvatytė\, Narbutas and Baltic Film\, Media and Arts School at Tallinn University. \n\n\n\nIn-person @ Scandinavia House\, NYC & streaming @ home across U.S.\n\n\n\nFilm Line-Up now available and Box Office is open.\n\n\n\nWatch the new trailer here !\n\n\n\nStay tuned to festival updates: sign up for NYBB email alerts here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ny-baltic-film-festival-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way
DESCRIPTION:Join Estonians\, Latvians\, Lithuanians\, Ukrainians and friends as we commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way. \n\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to wear their folk dress\, bring flags\, and bring friends! Let’s introduce the Baltic Way and our shared history and promising future to our American communities! \n\n\n\nAugust 23 – Baltic Way 35\n\n\n\nGather beside the Pond Cafe at Elizabeth Park\, West Hartford\, CT Opening of the event – the Music from Baltics. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram begins at 12:05 pm \n\n\n\nIntroduction Remarks by Dr. Dahlia Giedrimiene \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Bradley Woodworth (Director of Baltic Studies\, Yale University): The Significance of the Baltic WayRepresentatives from three Baltic organizations –* Estonia – Laine Kõiva Kingo * Latvia – Valdis Vinkels* Lithuania – Paulius Nenortas \n\n\n\n* Speaker – Dr. Leo WalenskySinging of popular songs from Baltics \n\n\n\n A tribute at the Baltic Way Memorial next to Pond CaféSong: The Baltics are Awakening ( ‘Bunda jau Baltija\, Atmostas Baltija´ / ‘Bunda jau Baltija’ /´Ärgake Baltimaad´ \n\n\n\nAnnouncements * Photos * Refreshments \n\n\n\nFor more information contact:Dr. Dalia Giedrimiene dgiedrim@gmail.com ; tel. 860-965-4141Mr. Paulius Nenortas 860-856-3302; Lt_hoops@yahoo.comMrs. Dzina Inkratiene inkratiene@sbcglobal.net \n\n\n\nFrom American-Lithuanian Community\, Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/celebrating-the-35th-anniversary-of-the-baltic-way/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe)\, 1561 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, Connecticut\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis as he sits down with Senior Fellow Peter Rough on the eve of the Washington summit to discuss the prospects for Ukraine and the outlook for Lithuanian security. He will be introduced by Hudson Visiting Fellow Tomas Janeliūnas of Vilnius University. \n\n\n\nWatch live: A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit | Hudson Institute \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Gabrielus Landsbergis\, Foreign Minister of Lithuania \n\n\n\nUpon taking office as foreign minister of Lithuania in December 2020\, Gabrielius Landsbergis quickly made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most effective diplomats. Early in his term\, he announced that Lithuania would no longer participate in the Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEEC) format; Estonia and Latvia withdrew the following year. Moreover\, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, Landsbergis has outspokenly defended Ukrainian sovereignty and denounced Russia’s occupation. In fact\, his clarity on the threat Russia poses goes back years. As he put it in June 2024\, “I’m Lithuanian\, and we strongly disapproved of Russian imperialism before it was common to do so.” \n\n\n\nFurthermore\, Foreign Minister Landsbergis has time and again made the case for the transatlantic alliance and underscored the importance of a strong American presence in Europe. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Rough\, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center                   on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTomas Janeliūnas\, Visiting Fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInquiries: msnow@hudson.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-lithuanian-foreign-minister-gabrielius-landsbergis-ahead-of-the-washington-summit/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
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SUMMARY:Virtual discussion. JBANC Spotlight: "Ukraine and Beyond"
DESCRIPTION:JBANC hosts its third Baltic spotlight event\, featuring a discussion with Dr. Tomas Janeliūnas on the topic: “Ukraine and beyond: The Baltic states’ priorities\, expectations and potential outcomes at the NATO Summit 2024.” \n\n\n\nDr. Tomas Janeliūnas is a visiting research fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is a full-time professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science (IIRPS)\, Vilnius University. His work focuses on the security of small states\, foreign policy of great powers\, and the foreign policy of Lithuania. \n\n\n\nJoin us over Zoom on Thursday\, June 27 at 7 pm ET for a discussion on the goals of the Baltic states ahead of the NATO Summit.  \n\n\n\nEmail jbanc@jbanc.org to receive the link for this event.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-jbanc-spotlight-ukraine-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom event
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T235959
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SUMMARY:AABS Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 29th Biennial AABS Conference – The Baltic Way: Unity and Giving Aid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule\n\n\n\n\nEstonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have for over the past century shown the benefits of shared action and solidarity. The three states sought recognition of their independence following World War I\, and following World War II – through the years of Soviet occupation – they maintained that recognition through collaborative efforts. In recent decades the joint efforts of their peoples were seen in the peaceful Baltic Way demonstration in August 1989 when Balts joined hands from Tallinn to Vilnius across a distance of 600 kilometers\, and in the three countries’ together joining NATO in 2004. Today\, the three Baltic countries are leading the world in per capita aid to Ukraine after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.  \n\n\n\nGathering at the 29th biennial conference of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS)\, to be held on the campus of Yale University on June 13-16\, 2024\, will be hundreds of people dedicated to the study of the peoples and lands around the Baltic Sea. The conference features panels from all fields of the humanities and social sciences\, education\, technology\, transnational security\, safety\, and well-being. The conference draws attention to the larger shared space throughout the Baltic Sea region as well as to the role the peoples of the Baltic are playing on an all-European and global scale. The conference\, held on location\, is co-hosted by Yale University and the University of New Haven. \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud sponsor of this impactful conference.  \n\n\n\n\nProgram overview \n\n\n\nProgram Schedule by Day
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/aabs-conference-the-baltic-way-unity-and-giving-aid/
CATEGORIES:Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Opportunities,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20240531T201216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T173418Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic Council Talk: Securing the Eastern Flank: A Baltic Agenda for 2024 NATO Summit
DESCRIPTION:In Case You Missed it\, watch the video on our YouTube page or by clicking the button below: \n\n\n\n\nWatch video \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin in person or online to attend the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, for a public event exploring the Baltic states’ priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSince last year’s Summit in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, the security landscape in NATO’s eastern flank has shifted significantly. New defense plans and strong defense spending\, coupled with the historic accession of Sweden and Finland\, has reorganized the Baltic Sea into a “NATO lake.” Despite this major step forward for regional security\, ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine demands a continued focus on stability. The NATO Summit taking place in Washington\, DC\, presents a pivotal opportunity to solidify allied gains made since last July and send a strong signal to Moscow amid continuing war on the European continent.   \n\n\n\nWith less than five weeks until the Washington Summit\, the Atlantic Council is pleased to welcome the Lithuanian\, Latvian\, and Estonian Permanent Representatives to NATO for a discussion exploring Baltic defense priorities and views on the future of NATO beyond its 75th anniversary. The Permanent Representatives will delve into the collaborative efforts between the US\, the Baltic states\, and other NATO allies as they strengthen efforts to bolster support for Ukraine and collective defense and deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s 2024 NATO Washington Summit campaign. For more information and updates on future events and publications\, follow @ACScowcroft.  This conversation will take place in-person and will be broadcast on YouTube\, X\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. \n\n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERSH.E. Jüri LuikPermanent Representative of Estonia to NATOH.E. Deividas MatulionisPermanent Representative of Lithuania to NATOH.E. Māris RiekstiņšPermanent Representative of Latvia to NATOWelcoming Remarks:Jenna Ben-YehudaExecutive Vice President\, Atlantic CouncilModerator: Rachel RizzoNonresident Senior Fellow\, Europe Center\, Atlantic Council\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-talk-securing-the-eastern-flank-a-baltic-agenda-for-2024-nato-summit/
LOCATION:Atlantic Council HQ\, 1030 15th St NW\, 12th Floor\, Washington\, DC\, 20005
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T235959
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20240304T054523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T171534Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful in-person weekend of Baltic film at the Paramount Emerson Center in Boston\, the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) organizers now bring to you two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-18\, 2024. Documentaries\, drama\, mysteries\, action\, love stories\, comedy…. get to know the Baltic soul. See what all the buzz is about!  \n\n\n\nEANC is a proud support of this event.  \n\n\n\nThe full line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org  \n\n\n\nTickets and passes for virtual screenings on sale now.  \n\n\n\n\nBox Office\n\n\n\n\nThe film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit the BBFF homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow them on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/botson-baltic-film-festival-virtual-festival/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20240201T050132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T013638Z
UID:9996-1709326800-1709335800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival Opening Night & Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:EANC is proud to once again support this quality film festival\, presenting films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania\, with opportunities to meet & speak on site with some of the filmmakers themselves.  \n\n\n\nOpening day events:  \n\n\n\nA Panel Discussion with the filmmakers\,  \n\n\n\nScreening of The Invisible Flight\,  \n\n\n\nOpening Receiption @ “Fajitas & ‘Ritas” 25 West Street\, Boston\, MA  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in movie magic! \n\n\n\nThe Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3\, 2024.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, \n\n\n\nTickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. \n\n\n\n Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday\, March 1\, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE INVISIBLE FIGHT /Estonia\n\n\n\nOur highly anticipated opening feature will be Rainer Sarnet’s latest award winning film The Invisible Fight – a wild and zany martial arts action comedy shot like a vintage drive-in movie that is set in an orthodox monastery. A film that\, according to Variety\, could attract cult status.  \n\n\n\n“EVERYTHING COOL IS BANNED IN THE SOVIET UNION”Rafael/The Invisible Fight\n\n\n\n“Delightfully inventive and riotously funny\, The Invisible Fight makes it clear that the joy of kung fu cinema is celebrated worldwide\, even as far as Estonia.” Yep it looks amazing! Funny and smart and unique. I’m in.”Alex Billington/ Firstshowing.net
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bbff-2024-opening-night-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 559 Washington St Boston\, MA 02111\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240303T205000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20240229T022737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T023635Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:In person and Virtual film festival  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoston\, MA. The Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3\, 2024.  Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, \n\n\n\nTickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday\, March 1\, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS)\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org\, follow us on Facebook\, Instagram\, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-4/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemorating The Mass Flight of Refugees 1944,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20240225T040350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T041151Z
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SUMMARY:Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25
DESCRIPTION:A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit  \n\n\n\nDear Friend of the Baltics\, \n\n\n\nFeb. 24 will mark two years of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine\, and almost 10 years of Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory since 2014. It is an anniversary to rally support against the violence\, lies and threats perpetrated by the regime in Moscow – not only against Ukraine\, but also against the U.S.\, the Baltics and our allies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this election year\, Congress and candidates need to see and hear public support for Ukraine\, to ensure the U.S. continues to support Ukraine now – and the Baltics in the future. \n\n\n\nWe urge you to use this tragic anniversary to demonstrate need and resolve by participating in a rally or other event that local Ukrainians are hosting on Feb. 24 or Feb. 25: \n\n\n\nCA – Los Angeles:https://www.facebook.com/events/1433291477623836/https://www.facebook.com/events/1086304085855262/ (auto rally)CA – San Diego:https://www.facebook.com/events/1328666797840700/ (fundraiser)CA – San Francisco:https://www.facebook.com/events/844859137439082/ (auto rally)CO – Denver:https://www.facebook.com/events/324173363737901/CT – Hartford:https://www.facebook.com/events/349605357965212/District of Columbia – Washington DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/892714775681965HI – Honolulu:https://www.facebook.com/events/1163343175046955/IL – Chicago:https://www.facebook.com/events/1048034142978491/MA – Boston:https://www.facebook.com/events/388857010366529/MI – Detroit:https://www.facebook.com/events/637067795140957/MI – Grand Rapids:https://www.facebook.com/events/936960738090306/MN – Minneapolis:https://www.facebook.com/events/344734181850945/NC – Asheville:https://www.facebook.com/events/3381827465443069/NY – New York:https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/24-february-2024/ (open house)OH – Cleveland:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779257527565985PA – Philadelphia: https://www.facebook.com/events/310533904861294/PA – Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/events/7395367410520111/SC – Columbia:https://www.facebook.com/events/3687116931611887/SC – Greenville:https://www.facebook.com/events/963025491931998/TN – Nashville:https://www.facebook.com/events/1082021496331001/TX – Austin:https://www.facebook.com/events/751180146927665/TX – Dallas: https://www.facebook.com/events/424210626701438/ (auto rally)VT – Dummerston (near Brattleboro):https://www.facebook.com/events/784936526788877/WA – Seattle:https://www.facebook.com/events/763608985821498WI – Milwaukee:https://www.facebook.com/events/755763479310616/ \n\n\n\nPlease check local times and locations. Bring your family members\, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine! \n\n\n\nAitäh\, paldies\, ačiū\, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee \n\n\n\nAlong with its partners the Estonian American National Council and the Lithuanian American Council\, ALA is a parent organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC). JBANC works to represent Baltic Americans on Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\nALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-action-alert-ukraine-rallies-feb-24-25/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20220421T224437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T224443Z
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SUMMARY:"United with Ukraine" - A Night of Baltic Culture\, Solidarity and Support
DESCRIPTION:Dine to Donate!\n\n\n\nAuthentic ethnic foods\, performances\, surprise guests! \n\n\n\nPresented by the Lakewood Estonian Society\, the Latvian Community of New Jersey\, and the New Jersey Lithuanian Community   \n\n\n\nDonations by check welcome to help support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine. \n\n\n\nLakewood Estonian House & Cultural Center \n\n\n\n4 Cross Street and Veterans Highway \n\n\n\nJackson\, NJ 08572
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/united-with-ukraine-lakewood-estonian-housebaltic-culture-solidarity-and-support/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20220329T013241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T054807Z
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording here\n\n\n\n\n On Tuesday\,  March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET\, the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of the Baltic states to NATO\, Estonian President Alar Karis\, Latvian President Egils Levits\, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will join the Atlantic Council to outline their views on the current situation in Ukraine\, its implications for European security\, and how NATO should adapt to respond to a fundamentally changed relationship with Russia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRussia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n H.E. Alar Karis President of the Republic of EstoniaH.E. Egils LevitsPresident of the Republic of LatviaH.E. Gitanas NausėdaPresident of the Republic of Lithuania \n\n\n\nIn conversation with: \n\n\n\n Ambassador Paula J. DobrianskyVice Chair\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council;Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs US Department of State;Senior Fellow\, Future of Diplomacy Project Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs\n\n\n\nPresidents of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.This conversation will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To receive the event information\, please register below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. \n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-a-conversation-with-the-baltic-presidents/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20220301T194502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T201823Z
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SUMMARY:BACC hosts Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian Ambassadors for Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Ambassadors of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania give a briefing hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce. BACC welcomes you to tune in for up-to-the-minute\, first-person viewpoints from the highest-ranking diplomats from the Baltic States – Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania – on the current situation in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nTune in here: via ZoomMeeting ID: 873 0346 4018Password: 356770
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bacc-hosts-ambassadorial-briefing-on-the-situation-in-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T235959
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20220127T192307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T023441Z
UID:7500-1645747200-1647215999@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival 2022
DESCRIPTION:The annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston will present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania  in-person screening February 25-27\, 2022. Virtual festival through March 13! \n\n\n\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\n\n\nIn-person February 25-27 \n\n\n\nVirtual festival February 28 – March 13 \n\n\n\nTRAVEL AGAIN WITH BALTIC CINEMA \n\n\n\nThe Boston Estonian Society in cooperation with the Boston Baltic Film Festival committee is excited to announce that the Boston Baltic Film Festival is taking place again\, bringing new Baltic films to the big screen at the Emerson Paramount Center in Boston. The Estonian American National Council is among the proud sponsors of this event.  \n\n\n\nThe festival offers both in-person and virtual viewing of three films from each of the Baltic countries. Nine films are offered for in-person viewing at the theater — with the United States premiere of the Estonian film Soo [The Bog]. Seven films will be later streamed for virtual home viewing. A panel discussion with the filmmakers\, making their guest appearances at the festival\, is also planned for the event.  \n\n\n\nThe films are full of excitement\, intrigue\, romance\, and espionage\, as well as topics related to our historical past and our current lives.  \n\n\n\nSINGLE EVENT PASSES AVAILALE FOR LIMITED TIME HERE. Scroll down for full listing of films \n\n\n\nBBFF invites you to watch the Q & A with the filmmakers of the Estonian film The Bog (Soo). Free of Charge! \n\n\n\n\nWatch now> Free Q & A w/ makers of Estonian film  The Bog \n\n\n\n\n\nWatch trailer for The Bog\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us! \n\n\n\nQ/A Sessions with directors to follow many screenings.\n\n\n\nSome virtual screenings to include interviews with the filmmakers. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the official festival opening night reception on\n\n\n\nTicket Purchasing Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.bostoneeesti.org
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-fest-feb2022/
LOCATION:Emerson Paramount Center\, 599 Washington Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20210608T203608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T214318Z
UID:6348-1623672000-1623677400@www.estosite.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20210422T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T213930Z
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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/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T181652Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T201759Z
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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/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T170000
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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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
CREATED:20200930T203217Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20260406T065039
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Scandinavia House":MAILTO:INFO@AMSCAN.ORG
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
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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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