PI "Ironcat"

National Network
Lituanie
Address

Jakšto 3 - 14
01105 Vilnius
Lituanie

Telephone
+37061887174
E-Mail
paulius@ironcat.lt
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
2011
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Media
  3. Youth and education
General Information
PI “IRONCAT” manly works with documentary, feature film and cultural projects that have a historic, educational and artistic value. Working on project basis, there are is no need to employ fixed personel, so the number of partners or profesionals attached to the project changes depending on the project. Having a goal to produce projects of great quality “IRONCAT” has proven trustworthy as a partner for many Lithuanian official institutions that perceive the importance of our projects and are willing to fund them. Annualy budgetary recources  ~ 80 000 Euros.  The list of partner institutions: Lithuanian film center, Ministry of education and science, Ministry of culture, Ministry of national defense, Ministry of foreign affairs. Also private funds: Grazute Sirutis Foundation, Kazickas Family Foundation, Alma Adamkus charity and support fund, Auginame Ateitį charity and support fund. As well throughout the years of working in cultural/educational field we acquired good partners in private sector who are willing to invest in our projects or give us a discount for their services if needed. Company provides development, producing, partnership research and coproduction services for feature and documentary films. Organize youth camps, online film platforms/competitions, educational film screenings. Companies website: www.ironcat.lt Show reel: https://vimeo.com/108555577
Mission and Objectives

Since the beginning in 2011 the company actively worked in audiovisual and educational fields. Our goal was to produce projects that involve or are ment for Lithuanian youth. To fill the gap in Lithuanian educational system, especially in history classes where no visual, pupil oriented, references to represent important Lithuanian historic events existed. Also to create hight quality innovative educational processes, cross-medias, film activities, seminars that enrich formal and informal education, are attractive and deals with audiovisual sector.  
 

Main Projects / Activities

Film field:
15 METŲ KARTU (15 YEARS TOGETHER) (2014) Short documentary f. 35 min. based on Lithuanian ex president wife Alma Adamkus charity and support foundation that is being closed after 15 years of actively supporting Lithuanian children in need, called “15 metų kartu”  (15 years together). The film was premiered on national TV channel, distributed in schools. 
TRISPALVIS (TRICOLOUR) (2013) Feature documentary f. 83min. Film received an award “for achievements in documentary storytelling” by “Filmmakers union of Lithuania”, nominated in national film awards “ Silver Crane” and audience awards “Kinfo” for the best documentary. Mention of honor and medallion from “Vth International Historical And Military Film Festival”, Released in cinemas and DVD’s. www.trispalvis.lt
KNYGNEŠYS (BOOK SMUGLER) (2011) Short f. 40min. Film won “The Best Lithuanian Film of the Year” award in “Kino Pavasaris 2011”, nominated in national film awards for the best film score.  www.filmasknygnesys.lt
Projects and seminars:
FILM CAMP WITH VYTAUTAS V. LANDSBERGIS (Since 2013) Annual summer camp for children, that introduces filmmaking and learning through film medium, with one of the most important Lithaunian children writers Vytautas V. Landsbergis. 
KURIAM KINĄ (LETS MAKE MOVIES) (Since 2012) Online educational platform and annual contest for non-professional young filmmakers. Commissioned and funded by Lithuanian cultural council. www.kuriamkina.lt
FUTURE SHORTS LITHUANIA (2011-2012) Organized film screening parties that were part of international franchise FUTURE SHORTS in Vilnius.
LYDERIŲ MOKYKLA 2010, 2011, 2013 (LEADERSHIP SCHOOL 2010, 2011, 2013) Youth workshop on developing leadership skills. Organizer, supervisor. Vilnius
 

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are looking forward to participate and partner with ALF Network outside and within our country in creating audiovisual material, creative, educational projects, thus rising our country awarness towards understanding the Mediterranean region countries. 
 
 

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We believe that we we could significantly contribute toward the innovative and creative processes spreading the good practices from ALF region. Also we could be a strong and reliable partner to any ALF Nework institution, that seeks audiovisual help or creative imput. At the same time we see ALF Network as a perfect platform to look for partners for our projects, share experinces and get involved. Furthermore at the moment we are developing two projects that have a close conection to ALF Network region. One of them a fiction drama/comedy film on the theme of how eastern/nordic europiens see immigrants. Another socio educational project to introduce the similarities and diferences between the arab regions and eastern/nordic regions. It is important to mention that there is a rising urgency for more audiovisual content on these themes in the region, and we believe that with the right partners much can be done.

Contact (1) Full Name
Paulius Juočeris
Job Title
Managing Director
Head of the organisation
Paulius Juočeris