(Preface: We stand for Ukraine and condemn Russia's fascist and militaristic actions against free country and free people. In support of Ukrainian filmmakers, we will accept their films via free waiver code: slavaukraini)
The first season of our festival has come to an end. These days will mark important place in Kutaisi and Georgian Cinema history.
We hope KUTAISI INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL will find it's special niche on world festival map.
Our team congratulates to all winners and thanks jury, guests, participants and supporters!
(you can find all info about winners here
http://ksff.ge/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/press-release-12.05.21-1.pdf )
Farewell until next season, although we promise many interesting projects and events during this period.
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Kutaisi is the second largest and one of the oldest cities of Georgia. It boasts a diverse historical and cultural heritage - dinosaur footprints, a myth of the Argonauts, the UNESCO-protected architectural monuments, Kutaisi having been the ancient capital of Georgia for centuries as well as a 112-year-old film making tradition.
The Festival will bring cinema back to Kutaisi. Kutaisi International Short Film Festival will revive cultural life in the region and help the city celebrate cinema annually.
The Festival’s focus is on short films and it aims at discovering new talents and voices in film industry and cinema. The Festival will highlight the importance and the values of short films with an aim to revive its popularity among public.
The second edition will be held on 1-7 October and the events will include lectures, master-classes and workshops.
Prizes and awards.
Prizes will be awarded in these categories: Best Short Film and Best Director in the Main International Competition.
The jury of the Main Competition will declare winners in the above categories for the Best Fiction Short and for the Best Documentary. The winners will receive the Golden Dinosaur prizes and both winners will be invited to 2023 edition in Kutaisi with fully funded trip
Independent Film Critics’ Jury
The jury comprised of independent film critics will choose their favorite short film.