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Laima Determines The Destiny
“Laima Determines the Destiny” is closely linked to Lithuanian folklore, folk tales and myths, and is distinguished by playfulness, a distinctive style of narration, and stylistic experimentation. The hand-drawn animation “Laima Determines the Destiny” won two Silver Crane Awards for Best Animated Film and Best Composer (Kipras Mašanauskas).
Information
Year
2011
Genre
Animation
Duration
14'
Production country
Lithuania
Dialogues
Lithuanian
Team
Director
Producer
Script
Jūratė Leikaitė
Cinematographer
Valentas Aiškinis
Editor
Valentas Aiškinis
Sound
Artūras Pugačiauskas
Composer
Kipras Mašanauskas
Cast
Rita Kareivienė, Rita Anskaitienė, Audra Matukienė, Valentas Aškinis
Production Company
Filmų štrichai
Contacts
Jūratė Leikaitė
Director’s Biography
Jūratė Leikaitė
1982 – 1986 Jurate Leikaite studied and graduated architecture in Vilnius Art Academy.
Since In 1997 Jurate has graduated animation course in Lithuanian Film Studio. Since 1998 she has worked in Lithuanian Film Studio as animation film director, artist and screenwriter. The same year Jurate Leikaite has joined Lithuanian Cinematography Union, Animation Guild. Since 2004 Jurate is giving lectures in Vilnius Art Academy and Vilnius College of Technology and Design. She is a producer and director of studio „Filmu Strichai“.
Jurate is working as children books illustrator. Jurate Leikaite‘s films are travelling around the word, winning different prizes in international animation film festivals. Film „Fern Blossom “ won Special Jury prize in International Film Festival „Tindirindis“ for the best interpretation of Lithuanian folklore and best premiere. Animation film „Shrovetide“ won Grand Prix in International Film Festival „Tindirindis“ for the best Lithuanian film. Both „Easter Morning“ (2008) and „Laima determines the Destiny“ (2011) were granded with „Silver Crane“ award for the best Lithuanian animation film award for the best composer in film, who was K.Mašanauskas.
She is a member of Lithuanian Cinema Academy „LIKA“.
Filmography
Easter Morning / Margučių rytas (2008, short animation)
Laima determines the Destiny / Taip Laima lėmė (2011, short animation)
