Concrete Kids – is a short film about kids who grew up in the courtyards of the Soviet apartment district of Lithuania, who lacked the attention and love of their parents, who tried to survive and free themselves from the violence in the streets every single day.

Saulius Baradinskas is an award-winning Lithuanian film director and screenwriter, currently completing his MFA at the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles. His short films have premiered at prestigious film festivals, including the Venice Film Festival, and have received nomination from the European Film Academy. In 2026, he is set to direct his feature musical film, Betono Muzika. With a distinctive voice that blends magical realism and deeply personal storytelling, Saulius continues to create experimental dramas and expand his career across both Hollywood and European cinema.