Rescue
On a quiet Tuesday evening, as people in Vilnius enjoyed the warm spring weather, something unexpected happened — an elk was struggling in the Neris River.
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Team
Directors’ Biographies
Rytis Dringelis
Rytis Dringelis (b. 2000) obtained a bachelor’s degree in Screenwriting from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) in 2023. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Film Directing at The National Film School (KIMO). His short film “Fein” (2025) was selected to compete in the national competition at the Vilnius Short Film Festival 2025.
Filmography
Savaitgalis / Fein (2025, short fiction)
Išleistuvės / Surplace (2025, short fiction)
Rescue (2026, short documentary)
Simona Jurkuvėnaitė
Simona Jurkuvėnaitė (b. 2000) holds a bachelor’s degree in screenwriting and is currently studying for a master’s in film directing at the Lithuanian National Film School (KIMO). Her short films “The Pushers” (2023) and “After Classes” (2025) were selected to compete in the national competition at the Vilnius Short Film Festival.
Filmography:
The Pushers / Varovai (2023, short fiction)
I Sold My Classmate / Pardaviau klasiokę (2021, short fiction, screenwriter)
Surplace / Išleistuvės (2025, short fiction)
After Classes / Parkas. Po pamokų (2025, short fiction)
Rescue (2026, short documentary)
Vasaros Misterijos (2026, short documentary)
