Rimvydas Čekavičius is a Lithuanian film director, screenwriter and producer. He was born in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1974.
He graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in 1995 with a degree in Film Directing. He began his career with a short film called ‘The Little Red Riding Hood’ (1996), which won several awards at international film festivals. His feature film debut was ‘The Summer of Sangaile’ (2015), which was selected for competition at the Cannes Film Festival and won the Best Actress award at the San Sebastian International Film Festival.
He has since gone on to direct a number of successful feature films, including ‘The Summer of Aviya’ (2016), ‘The Witch’ (2017), ‘The Wolf’ (2018) and ‘The Snow Queen’ (2019). He has also worked as a screenwriter and producer on a range of projects, including ‘Vilnius’ (2017), ‘The Lost Poet’ (2018) and ‘The Burning’ (2019).
In addition to his work as a director, Rimvydas Čekavičius is also an accomplished cinematographer and editor. He has worked on a variety of projects, both in Lithuania and abroad. He has collaborated with acclaimed Lithuanian directors such as Šarūnas Bartas and Kristina Buožytė, as well as international filmmakers including Wes Anderson and Joel Coen.
Rimvydas Čekavičius is widely regarded as one of the most talented filmmakers of his generation. His films are known for their subtle, nuanced storytelling and poetic imagery. His work has won numerous awards and critical acclaim both in Lithuania and abroad.
Rimvydas Čekavičius is a passionate advocate of independent filmmaking. He is a frequent guest at film festivals and has served as a jury member and mentor at various events. He is actively involved in the Lithuanian film industry and is a member of the Lithuanian Filmmakers Union and the European Film Academy.
Rimvydas Čekavičius is a unique voice in Lithuanian cinema. His films are a testament to his vision and talent, and he continues to bring a fresh perspective to the art of filmmaking.
