17th TBILISI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF) - December The non-commercial, versatile cultural event TIFF brings new, highly artistic cinema production to the general public. The idea of the festival was developed by The Cinema Art Centre, Prometheus l (founder). The festival’s competition programme includes 10-12 feature films created by European filmmakers. For more information please visit www.tbilisifilmfestival.ge “TBILISOBA” - THE FESTIVAL OF CAPITAL CITY October Every year Georgia’s capital celebrates the festival “TBILISOBA” on the last Sunday of October. This is the time of harvest, winemaking and weddings and all of these accompanied by songs, dances and jokes! Georgians from different provinces bring their harvest to the capital and sell organic products at low prices at the open air bazaars. This colourful pageant vividly conveys the character not only of the city but the entire land of Georgia. Many interesting events take place on that day, which is full of surprises especially for children.
INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL “SESILY” September - October The first Film Festival in Georgia titled “Sesily”, in memory of Georgian actress Sesilia Takaishvili, was held in 2001 where short feature films, documentary films, animated, experimental, music videos, commercials and infomercial genre works, a full package of art of filmmaking were presented. “Sesily” has since focused on discovering and supporting new talented generations, educating and bringing them closer to the international filmmaking arena. For more details please visit http://festivalsesily.ge
TBILISI AND BATUMI JAZZ FESTIVALS - July The company Eastern Promotions, one of the most respected agencies for jazz, blues and other musical genres in the world, has been promoting notable and highly acclaimed musicians in the Caucasus region since 1998 including Ray Charles, James Brown, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Marcus Miller and others. The festival arranges unforgettable evenings for guests. For festival 2016 programme please visit: www.tbilisijazz.com and www.batumijazz.ge
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