{"id":26512,"date":"2026-10-06T05:12:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ansamblis-lietuva.lt\/?p=26512"},"modified":"2026-10-06T05:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:12:34","slug":"the-sky-builder-delegation-returns-from-prix-italia-with-historic-recognition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ansamblis-lietuva.lt\/en\/the-sky-builder-delegation-returns-from-prix-italia-with-historic-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cSky Builder\u201d Delegation Returns from Prix Italia with Historic Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time, a joint project by the State Ensemble \u201cLietuva\u201d and LRT reached the finals of the international Prix Italia competition, and for the first time, we represented both organisations at the final stage of the competition. \u201cSky Builder\u201d became proof to us that a Lithuanian story can resonate with international audiences when told through a universally understood language.<\/h3>\n

This year, as many as 226 entries from 52 countries and 83 broadcasters were submitted to Prix Italia, one of the world\u2019s oldest and most prestigious competitions for radio, television and digital content. Among the participating broadcasters were Arte France (France), the BBC (United Kingdom), ZDF (Germany), RAI (Italy) and others. Nine international juries selected 27 finalists \u2013 three in each category. Among them was \u201cSky Builder\u201d, a videographic concert produced by the State Ensemble \u201cLietuva\u201d and LRT.<\/p>\n

We are honoured to have been shortlisted in the TV Performing Arts category alongside an ARD production from Germany about the legendary actress and singer Hildegard Knef (congratulations to the winners \u2013 you can find all the winners across the different categories here<\/a>) and a documentary by Sky Italia about the world-renowned photographer Oliviero Toscani. Among the documentary productions, \u201cSky Builder\u201d stood out for its distinctive concept.<\/p>\n

The several days spent at the festival in L\u2019Aquila, this year\u2019s Italian Capital of Culture, were about much more than the awards ceremony itself. On 1 October, the finalists presented their works live to the international juries, took part in face-to-face meetings and Q&A sessions, and met finalists from other categories as well as media and cultural professionals from around the world. For us, it was an opportunity not only to present a story from Lithuania\u2019s history, but also to hear the response of people who had previously known neither Antanas Gustaitis nor ANBO.<\/p>\n

We are delighted that television today is all about creativity. As playwright and screenwriter of the project Mindaugas Nastaravi\u010dius says, \u201cFor all of us, \u2018Sky Builder\u2019 is first and foremost about creating: building an aircraft, building a young country, and the human desire and determination to create not only on the ground, but also in the sky. This recognition also honours the creators of interwar Lithuania, and today we lift it high \u2013 together with the whole of Lithuania \u2013 all the way to the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festival culminated in the official Prix Italia Awards Ceremony on 2 October. In L\u2019Aquila, the \u201cSky Builder\u201d creative and production team was represented by director Dalius Abaris, composer Kipras Ma\u0161anauskas, executive producer Modestas Jan\u010diulis, Director of the State Ensemble \u201cLietuva\u201d Edita Klaunauskait\u0117, and Greta \u0160vedkausk\u0117, responsible for communications and partnerships.<\/p>\n

Being among the top three in an international competition of this scale is already a tremendous achievement. And it belongs to the entire team of nearly 200 people \u2013 the creators, performers and technical crew. Our special thanks go to our co-producer LRT for the partnership, for encouraging us to enter Prix Italia, and for giving us the opportunity to present the project on an international stage.<\/p>\n

For all the incredible experiences, support and exceptionally warm welcome \u2013 from the very first days of preparation to our arrival in L\u2019Aquila \u2013 we sincerely thank the Prix Italia organisers and Italian public broadcaster RAI. We returned from the festival with the recognition of being finalists, new connections and even greater international ambitions.<\/p>\n

Read more about the festival and its history here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can watch the Prix Italia Awards Ceremony on RaiPlay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The videographic concert \u201cSky Builder\u201d is available to watch on LRT Mediateka<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read our previous article: \u201c\u2018Sky Builder\u2019 Among the Top Three at Prix Italia\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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