A Filmmaking Adventure in the Republic of Georgia
Apply for Spring ‘25
Immerse yourself in far flung filmmaking with dozens of international collaborators. Participate for three to five weeks from late April through May 2025.
Caucasus Cinema is an all-in filmmaking intensive in five remote locations in the Republic of Georgia.
The program is free and provides participants with the community and focus they’ll need to create a wide variety of films every week. We bring together dozens of aspiring and professional directors, cinematographers, actors, musicians, writers, editors, journalists and producers in the Republic of Georgia to collaborate on every aspect of film production.
Together, you’ll create original short films each week in ever-changing teams. We’ll screen your film for the locals at our weekly competitions and then everyone boards the marshrutka for the next town or village. Learn more about our vision.
Previous Adventures
The first Caucasus Cinema took place in Spring of 2022. Thirty filmmakers from twelve countries made 63 films in Tbilisi, Lagodekhi, Gori, Mestia and Anaklia.
The second Caucasus Cinema took place six months later. Again, thirty filmmakers from sixteen countries made 53 films in Tetritskaro, Akhalkalaki, Kutaisi, Mestia, and Lanchkhuti.
The fourth Caucasus Cinema brought 32 filmmakers from fifteen countries to make 63 films in Korbouli, Tsalenjikha, Aspinza, Sighnaghi and Rustavi.
The third Caucasus Cinema took place in Gori, Tsalenjikha, Kutaisi, Mestia, and Poti. Filmmakers from twelve countries created 64 films together.
The fifth Caucasus Cinema brought 40 filmmakers from fifteen countries to make 73 films in Ureki, Khidistavi, Kutaisi, Tsesi and Ruispiri.
Award Winning Films
Even though our films are created in only a week, many of them go on to the festival circuit and as proofs of concept for developing feature length films. Here’s a few of the festivals our films have been selected for.
From our first adventure in Spring ‘22
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I just found, among y'all, a perfect opportunity to be myself and create all day, safe as a kitten. I came home a million times stronger than when I left. I guess I owe some of that to the spirit of the locations too.
— Josip Visković, Croatia
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Caucuses Cinema was really a spectacular artistic endeavour and a brilliant feat of organisation. It was an incredible experience to be making work with such seriously dedicated creators & filmmakers somewhere so beautiful and culturally rich, thank you so much!
— William Welsh, United Kingdom
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For me it was a life experience, not just a filmmaking experience. I think this is the point of Caucasus Cinema.
— Gvantsa Sarashvili, Georgia
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One of the most memorable and challenging experience I ever had….a life-changing experience…the perfect way to get under the skin of a magical, vibrant and diverse country….a perfect environment for creativity and filmmaking better than any other that I have ever experienced.
— Salome Akhaladze, Georgia
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It was an extraordinary experience with many interesting people who are into filmmaking. I had a chance to try so many new things and explore my skills and abilities. This 5 weeks really equals to years spent in films schools.
— Sophio Chkheidze, Georgia
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The conditions or rules for filmmaking and living together with other colleagues create a perfect environment for creativity and filmmaking better than any other that I have ever experienced.
— Sergio de Vega, Spain
What’s Caucasus Cinema Like?
Documented by Emin Mathers, a photographer and participant in the Autumn '22 session. See the full project here.
About the Program
FAQs and practical advice about your experience at Caucasus Cinema.
Where You’ll Film
Caucasus Cinema visits five cities and towns in the Republic of Georgia in five weeks. You’ll shoot in remote mountain villages and historic cities throughout the country.
Who Is Involved?
Caucasus Cinema partners with a wide range of local and like-minded cultural organizations.
Caucasus Cinema Collective
Need help with a project in the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe or Central Asia? Contact our Filmmakers Collective for help connecting with our growing community of filmmaking professionals.
