Breaking Boundaries in Film Festivals: Algirdas Ramaška on Innovation, Adaptation, and Audience Connection

In this episode, Algirdas Ramaška, CEO of the Vilnius Film Festival and Kino Pavasaris Distribution, discusses the festival's incredible journey, including overcoming COVID-19 shutdowns, adapting with innovative approaches, and maintaining a deep connection to their audience. Algirdas shares how the Vilnius Film Festival has survived and thrived by adapting to unique circumstances, such as hosting film screenings in hotel rooms and setting up drive-in cinemas at an airport. The conversation also covers the importance of creativity in creating a successful film festival experience, connecting film festival screenings and distribution, and the need for generational change in the film industry. Listen to this episode for an inspiring conversation on overcoming challenges, embracing innovation, and fostering a deep connection with audiences in the world of film festivals and distribution.

Algirdas Ramaska is the CEO of “KINO PAVASARIS” organization, that focus on cinematic, cultural, educational events in Lithuania. The most important is Vilnius International Film Festival ‘Kino Pavasaris’ – the largest cinema and cultural event in Lithuania. He is also the head of distribution company “KINO PAVASARIS DISTRIBUTION”. Algirdas has over 20 years of international experience working in the film sector, with a skillset that covers business management, cultural event organization, film distribution, communication, marketing and sponsorship.