ARTIŠOKAI - About

Artišokai is a Vilnius-based production company that serves as both a creative hub and a launchpad for emerging writers and directors. Since 2022, the company has dedicated itself exclusively to film production.

Previously, it was active in the contemporary art scene, organizing exhibitions at galleries and biennales across Lithuania and Europe.

Over the past three years, Artišokai has produced four short films, all of which have premiered or are currently on the festival circuit. Their selections include Jihlava IDFF, Vilnius IFF, Drama Short FF, Dresden FilmFest, FEST – New Directors, Riga Short FF, and others.

The company is now preparing for the premiere and theatrical release of its first feature-length documentary.

CEO

Akvilė Žilionytė

Writer, filmmaker, producer

She holds a BA in Literature and Lithuanian, and an MA in Film Directing. A EURODOC (2015) and ESODOC (2020) graduate, she has worked since 2014 in film and exhibitions, collaborating with Lithuanian and international artists. She co-authored the novel "All Letters - Giraffes" (2012) and compiled "Give me a Tailcoat" (2015), collecting stories and wit from Lithuanian interwar press.She has produced over ten short films and is currently releasing her first feature-length documentary. Her work often explores themes of identity, marginalization, and social transformation, aiming to connect with diverse international audiences.