[1] In 1970–80, the company produced 15-20 films a year, providing work for 1,000 employees.
The studio earns by leasing its facilities, offering expert services, and licensing films to distribution in Vilnius.
In 1940 a studio was founded in Lithuania under Soviet rule, which from then on was responsible for the production of newsreels.
This studio produced a first feature film in 1953, Aušra prie Nemuno [lt; ru], but still in co-production with Lenfilm.
In 1956 it was renamed Lietuvos kino studija and from then on served as the headquarters for the state film industry.