Kutaisi International Short Film Festival

კუტაისის საერთაშორისო მოკლე ფილმის ფესტივალი

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Arts & CultureKutaisi
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe Golden Dino award, directly named for
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GEL
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Kutaisi International Short Film Festival in Kutaisi

Founded in 2020, the Kutaisi International Short Film Festival has grown into a specific showcase for short-form cinema, awarding its distinctive Golden Dino trophy, named for local dinosaur footprint discoveries, across Best Film, Best Director and Best Cinematographer categories. Alongside screenings, it runs professional workshops including the Rezo Gabriadze Script Development Workshop.

The Kutaisi International Short Film Festival launched in 2020, its first edition staged under pandemic-era restrictions in a city better known until then for its ancient Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery than for cinema.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Golden Dino award, directly named for prehistoric dinosaur footprints discovered near Kutaisi, gives the festival a piece of branding rooted in specific local paleontological history rather than a generic trophy design

02

The mystery stays covered

Its dedicated professional workshops, including the Rezo Gabriadze Script Development Workshop named for a celebrated Georgian theater and film artist, add an industry-development dimension beyond standard public screenings, alongside separate tracks for film critics and cinematographers that few short-film festivals of this size offer

03

The city starts moving

The juried award structure itself stays narrow and specific, covering only Best Film, Best Director and Best Cinematographer, rather than sprawling into dozens of niche categories the way some larger festivals do

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Kutaisi International Short Film Festival is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Kutaisi, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The Golden Dino award, directly named for prehistoric dinosaur footprints discovered near Kutaisi, gives the festival a piece of branding rooted in...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Smart-casual clothing for cinema screenings and the awards ceremony, with comfortable shoes for walking between venues in Kutaisi's compact historic center.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Kutaisi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

GEL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map42.27 N, 42.69 EOpen in Google Maps

Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia

Nearest airportKUT — David the Builder Kutaisi
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Kutaisi you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kutaisi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kutaisi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual clothing for cinema screenings and the awards ceremony, with comfortable shoes for walking between venues in Kutaisi's compact historic center.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Georgia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kutaisi International Short Film Festival?

Kutaisi International Short Film Festival is listed for Past edition: 3 October 2024. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kutaisi International Short Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kutaisi, Georgia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kutaisi, Imereti, Georgia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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