Georgia’s National Film Centre features in 74th Berlin International Film Festival with national stand
On the sidelines of the Festival, the European Shooting Stars competition is also underway, which presents up-and-coming European actors at Berlinale, with Georgian actress Salome Demuria being selected among the ten European talents of 2023 by a jury of international film industry experts. Photo via National Film Centre of Georgia
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Georgian National Film Centre is participating in the 74th Berlin International Film Festival from February 15 to February 25, showcasing a Georgian stand at the European Film Market, highlighting the rich heritage of Georgian cinema, presenting new projects and promoting the country as a leader for filmmaking in Eastern Europe.
The Georgian delegation includes directors and producers aiming to forge connections with representatives from various production companies, foster collaborations and advance the country's film industry, the Film Centre said on Thursday, noting their participation would bolster international ties for Georgian filmmakers and the success of their ongoing projects.
The delegation is led by the Centre’s Acting Director Koba Khubunaia, who is set to hold several important meetings with producers, representatives of companies, cinemas, online portals and international film festivals.
Khubunaia will discuss plans to attract foreign investments to Georgia through film projects, alongside efforts to promote Georgia as an attractive destination for film production, with collaboration between the Film in Georgia programme and the National Film Centre.
On the sidelines of the Festival, the European Shooting Stars competition is also underway, which presents up-and-coming European actors at Berlinale, with Georgian actress Salome Demuria being selected among the ten European talents of 2023 by a jury of international film industry experts.
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Georgian filmmaker Levan Tutberidze’s feature film The Resting Samurai, the co-production of Georgia and the Netherlands, has been awarded the best visual arts prize, the Georgian Public Broadcaster announced on Thursday.
Enterprise Georgia, an export promotion agency of the country, on Tuesday announced the launch of a commercialisation programme for Georgian feature films in a bid to promote and increase sale of cinema produced in the country in the international market.
Film director Dito Tsintsadze earned the latest plaudits for his feature Inhale-Exhale with the Nika Award from the Russian Cinematographic Arts Academy on Sunday.
Members of the Georgian delegation at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival are holding meetings with representatives of international companies to promote the country’s film industry, the Culture Ministry said on Saturday.
The Ministry of Culture of Georgia on Monday said domestic film professionals had hosted “successful” working meetings with their foreign colleagues at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, which is running through this week.
Georgian actor Salome Demuria has been awarded the European Shooting Stars award, presented annually to emerging actors from across the continent, at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, the country’s National Film Centre said on Tuesday.