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Tbilisi, Georgia
96
Tier AScreenings
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Golden Grape International Short Film Festival
Telavi, Georgia · Est. 2021 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Telavi, Georgia
42
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
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Overview
The Golden Grape International Short Film Festival is a young film festival founded in 2022 in Telavi, Georgia, that quickly expanded from a local showcase into an international platform for short-form cinema. It is notable for presenting short fiction, documentary, animation, student films, and retrospective screenings, and for bringing international juries and filmmakers to a growing regional hub in Georgia.[1][2]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2021
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
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