Land of Songs will be screening on April 23 & 24 at the Cuimhne/Memory Exhibition & Symposium at An Lanntair in Stornoway on Scotland's breathtaking Isle of Lewis. Both screenings will be followed by a talk with director Aldona Watts. Tickets available here.
2017 Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Land of Songs will be part of the 2017 Scottish international Storytelling Festival at the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy, Scotland on Oct 27. Tickets available here.
In loving memory of Stasė Bogušienė
With heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved Stasė Bogušienė passed away on Sunday. She was a beautiful soul who touched so many with her generosity, humor, and spirit. We are grateful that we got to know and love her, and that her songs, stories and smile will live on in our film. Her family screened Land of Songs at her funeral, a true honor. We send our love to her family, friends, and the village she loved so much. Rest in peace, Stasiulė.
UK Tour
This weekend Land of Songs kicks off a UK tour with screenings in Scotland, Wales and England. A few screenings will feature live performances by folk groups and Q&A with director Aldona Watts. More info & tickets here.
Standing with Standing Rock
Thanks to everyone who bought a DVD in the final weeks of 2016, we were able to give $1000 to the Standing Rock Medic & Healer Council.
Yesterday, February 7, the US Army Corps announced intent to grant final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross the Mni Sose (Missouri River). They are skipping the EIS ordered in December, as well as the congressional notification period required by law. It is a response to Trump’s Presidential Memorandum directing the Corps to expedite approval of the project. This is the last stand for water protectors at Standing Rock.
The Indigenous Coalition at Standing Rock is calling for today, February 8, to be "an international day of emergency actions to disrupt business as usual and unleash a global intersectional resistance to fossil fuels and fascism." See below for lists of actions and ways to support here.
Going forward, part of the proceeds from our DVD sales will go to the Sacred Stone Legal Defense Fund. You can donate directly to the Sacred Stone Legal Defense Fund here.
Limited DVDs now available
DVDs are now available here! The first batch is limited so order now, and it should get to you just in time for the holidays. All proceeds will go to the Standing Rock Medic & Healer Council from now until the end of 2016. #NoDAPL
Acworth Winter Film Series
Land of Songs will be screening next weekend at the Acworth Winter Film Series in Acworth, New Hampshire. More info here.
Audience Award & Winter Chicago Screenings
Land of Songs was the Audience Award winner at the 2016 Chicago European Union Film Festival and will be returning to Chicago this winter! Info & tickets here.
UK Premiere
The Land of Songs UK premiere will be at the Chagford Film Festival this month! Very honored to be included in the festival's Highlights out of a program packed with fabulous films and events. Get your tickets here.
LA European Film Fest Opening Night
The American Cinematheque's European Film Fest opened on Thursday night with a party at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
LA Premiere on Monday
Los Angeles Premiere
Land of Songs will have its LA Premiere with the American Cinematheque’s European Film Festival on Monday May 16th at 7:30 pm at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica. Director Aldona Watts be in attendance for audience discussion following the screening. Get you tickets here, check out our full screening info and RSVP on Facebook.
Chicago premiere
Final Chicago screening is tonight! Director Aldona Watts will be in attendance once more for audience discussion. Get your tickets here.
Chicago Saturday screening SOLD OUT!
Tonight's Chicago screening is sold out as of last night! We still have tickets available for Monday's 8:15 pm screening: http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/landofsongs
Land of Songs highlighted by Chicago EU Film Fest Programmers
Land of Songs was highlighted as one of the Chicago EU Film Fest curators' favorites out of the 62-film slate! Details here.
Chicago Premiere
Land of Songs will have a much-anticipated premiere in Chicago (aka "Little Lithuania!") March 19th & 21st with the European Union Film Festival at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Director Aldona Watts will be at both screenings in person for Q&A, and the March 19th screening will be followed by a reception with Lithuanian food and drink hosted by The Vilnius Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International. Tickets & details here.
Land of Songs at Stanford
Over 300 people came to see Land of Songs last night! It was the most popular screening of Stanford's 2015 Baltic Film Series, and Stanford Libraries' biggest film event to date. Deepest thanks to all who came.
A full report on the event via Stanford Libraries can be found here.
West Coast Premiere December 7th
Join us for the West Coast Premiere of Land of Songs on the closing night of Stanford University's Baltic Film Series!
What:
"Land of Songs" West Coast Premiere
Closing Night of the Baltic Film Series at Stanford University
Sponsored by Stanford University Libraries and the Center for Russian, East European & Eurasian Studies
RSVP: http://stanford.io/1iG1L2t
Facebook event: http://on.fb.me/1NbWuw4
FREE & open to the public
When:
Monday, December 7th
6:00-7:00pm Reception hosted by Consulate General of Lithuania in Los Angeles
7:00-8:00pm "Land of Songs" film screening
8:00-8:30pm Q&A with Director Aldona Watts, Editor Nicholas Berger, and Cinematographer James Kennard
Where:
Bishop Auditorium, Lathrop Library
518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305
*Parking is free on campus after 4 pm
