Inesa Kurklietyte is a highly accomplished and celebrated Lithuanian film director, renowned for her outstanding contributions to the cinematic world. In 2019, she was honored with the prestigious title of "Woman of the Year in Cinema" at the International Film Festival Serseliafam.
As an academic, Kurklietyte is a respected educator, teaching at the esteemed Academy of Music and Theatre in Vilnius, as well as at the University of Kazimieras Simanavicius, also located in Vilnius. Her expertise and passion for film-making have earned her a reputation as a dedicated and knowledgeable instructor.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Kurklietyte is the visionary founder and director of AMII (the Audiovisual Arts Industry Incubator),a state-of-the-art training center for emerging filmmakers. This innovative initiative is a collaborative effort between the Lithuanian Film Studio, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, and Vilnius Academy of Arts. The center boasts cutting-edge facilities and equipment, making it an ideal environment for young filmmakers to hone their craft.
Kurklietyte's impressive credentials, filmmaking experience, extensive European connections, and multilingual abilities (she is fluent in Lithuanian, English, Russian, and French) make her a highly sought-after professional in the film industry. Her reputation as a talented director, educator, and industry leader has earned her a place among the most respected figures in the world of cinema.
