Check out an interview with Aldona and Julian in Quickest Flip, in print and online here.
On the river
Check out new photos from our wild shoot on the river!
The Other Dream Team
Another Lithuanian-American film to check out!
The Dune
Check out some beautiful photos taken by Ignas and Aida from our shoot in Neringa here. We got some beautiful shots from the 52 mile high Parnidis dune, the last "living" dune on the Curonion spit.
We're back!
The shoot was a huge success. Our Lithuanian crew-turned-family was fantastic, we could not have asked for better partners on this project. And the močiutės were fabulous, of course! They opened their homes to us, filled our ears with songs and stories, and stuffed our bellies with delicious home-cooked meals. We have the močiutės, their families, and indeed, the entire village to thank for their incredible generosity and willingness to help make this film the best it can possibly be.
We shot every single day for almost a month, and came home with tons of material: mushroom hunts in the morning mist, ghost stories at the "witch swamp," partisan bunkers, ancient beekeepers, ancient pagan rituals, and of course, the močiutės' singing anywhere and everywhere - from their kitchen tables to the river Skroblus, to a giant pyramid in the middle of the forest (long story!). We were delighted to discover that, yes, it's true: this really is the Land Of Songs...
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Buk sveikas!
Aldona
We did it!
We reached our fundraising goal, thanks to our amazing backers! Words cannot express my gratitude.
We still have 4 days left to raise funds on Kickstarter. As our proposed goal amount only covers the minimum production costs, every dollar raised in these final days will go towards making the best film possible. We hope to be able to access the high quality video and audio equipment necessary to do justice to the wonderful močiutės, their beautiful voices, and their important stories.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/landofsongs/land-of-songs-dainava
Thank you and labai ačiū!
Thank you. Ačiū.
Please check our "Supporters" page if a "thank you!" on our website was part of your reward for backing Land Of Songs on Kickstarter. We are deeply grateful for your support. Cheers!
Sincerely, Aldona
Aldona on WNYU 89.1 FM
Check out the interview with Land of Songs director Aldona Watts on Citywide, WNYU's arts and culture program. Honored to be included as one of two inspiring projects they think you should know about. Originally aired on Wednesday, June 20 on WNYU 89.1 fm in New York City and wnyu.org worldwide. Listen here on citywidewnyu.com.
Thank you from Stase
Stasė is now in the hospital recovering from surgery. Our local production coordinator Ignas says that she is in pain, but that talking about the film lifts her spirits! She is very moved by the well-wishes and support. But she can tell you in her own words, just watch the video below! For those of you whose Lithuanian is a little rusty, here's what she's saying:
"Thank you to all of you. I promise to get better, and to sing many songs. I wish everybody would sing more. I have many stories to tell. I remember many tales, many songs … many adventures in our small, beloved Lithuania"
Kickstarter Staff Pick
We made Kickstarter's staff picks!
Kickstarter Launch!
The Land of Songs Kickstarter has launched. Check it out and help spread the word! Here's the link:
Thanks for your support!