This year CinEast is putting the spotlight on Lithuania, which celebrated its 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence last year. More information.

Bulgarian animation studio Compote Collective, which produces extraordinary animated films that have gathered numerous awards at festivals worldwide.

Romanian filmmaker Corneliu Porumboiu, showcasing his debut comedy classic 12:08 East of Bucharest and his latest, Cannes-premiered thriller The Whistlers.

Lithuanian cinematographer and director Vytautas Katkus, who lensed the films Summer Survivors and Animus Animalis, and directed the short film Community Gardens.

Czech production company Negativ, which has been supplying the festival with interesting titles since the very beginning.

Kosovar director Lendita Zeqiraj who will personally present her multi-award-winning short Fence as well as her feature debut Aga’s House.