WINECAST is an annual film and wine festival set in the heart of Kakheti, Georgia, celebrating the unique blend of wine and cinema.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Georgia’s renowned wine-making region, the festival offers wine tastings alongside screenings of films from around the world. With industry events, ample wine, a curated selection of international films, and a special focus on wine-related cinema, WINECAST has something for everyone. The festival also features live music, vibrant parties, and educational masterclasses, making it a must-visit for wine lovers, film enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a memorable cultural experience.

Awards & Prizes

Winners in all categories (Best Full-Length Film, Best Short Film, Best Wine-Themed Film, and Best Wine-Themed Commercial) will receive memorable festival trophies and diplomas.
The winners of the pitch sessions will be awarded exciting prizes from various wineries, along with hotel stays, providing them with opportunities to develop their projects.

the winners of the Best Wine of the Festival People's Choice award and the Sommelier's Choice award will each receive a festival diploma and trophy.

Rules & Terms

Films to be submitted via FilmFreeway online.
All films and videos must be in the English language or have English subtitles.
Anyone submitting a film must be at least eighteen (18) years old and either own the film's copyright or have the consent from the copyright owner.
Please direct any questions to the Festival: info@winecast.ge

IF ACCEPTED
• Accepted filmmakers will be notified via email, phone or text. Filmmakers must confirm their participation by the given deadline, otherwise they might lose their spot in the line-up.
• Accepted filmmakers must be the authors of their submitted work and be ready to sign an agreement stating that they own all rights to their film and its components ahead of screening at Slamdance.
• If accepted, entrants are responsible for delivering their festival exhibition copy, trailer, screener link, press stills and press-kit on time.
• All accepted films must have Closed Captioning in English ready in time for their festival screening. We highly recommend you work on this while you wait for your festival acceptance since it will make your film more accessible to audiences wherever it may be shown.
• If accepted, filmmakers are expected to attend the festival.
• We do not cover filmmakers' travel expenses; however, we offer hotel accommodations and an all-inclusive pass for the festival, which includes dinners, happy hours, concerts, and more.
• We don't provide screening fees.

HOW WE PROGRAM
• Deliberating programmers determine a festival selection through discussion and voting.
• Each participating programmer has an equal vote and no festival competition selections are made outside of this process.
• Our programmers are not required to read submission cover letters and other supporting materials, but we encourage you to submit them in case they want to learn more about you and your work.
• We don't share programming feedback with entrants.
• Our decisions are final.