Vilnius International Film Festival KINO PAVASARIS

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The main objectives of the project “Vilnius International Film Festival KINO PAVASARIS” (VIFF) are: 1. to enhance the circulation, promotion, online and theatrical distribution of significant number of European audiovisual works within the Lithuania and abroad; 2. to increase audience engagement and interest in non-national European audiovisual content; 3. to promote development of audiences of all ages (especially young people) and social status interested in European audiovisual works; 4. to develop innovative actions and promote digital progress in all the areas of festival, especially audience outreach. To achieve these objectives the following activities will be implemented within the project: 1. The 29th edition of VIFF, programming a significant proportion (no less than 75%) of non-national European works and aiming at activities targeted to expand and renew audiences, will be implemented in 2024. 2. The anniversary 30th edition of VIFF, programming a significant proportion (no less than 75%) of non-national European works and aiming at activities targeted to expand and renew audiences, will be implemented in 2025. It is expected that each year during 11 days of the festival approx. 140 high-quality films (out of which around 110 are European non-national audiovisual works) will be presented to Lithuanian audience all over the country online and in cinemas. Around 80 additional events (interviews, discussions, Q&A sessions, masterclasses, contests, special screenings and other special events) will be offered to the audience physically and online. The planned number of the audience – no less than 100 000 spectators in cinemas and 20 000 views on digital streaming platforms. It is foreseen that using an attractive and effective strategy for attracting new audiences every year at least 5% of the audience will be new spectators and the significant part (at least 25%) of the audience – young people under 30 years old.