cinédoc tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
International Festival of Cameramen "Golden Eye"
Tbilisi, Georgia · Est. 2016 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Tbilisi, Georgia
63
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- No physical screenings
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The International Festival of Cameramen "Golden Eye" is an international festival held in Tbilisi, Georgia, founded in 2009 and dedicated to movie and TV camera operators. It is notable for focusing specifically on cinematography, with an international jury selecting entries and awarding the Grand Prize for the best camerawork, making it an important professional event for cinematographers in the region and beyond.
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
7.0/ 5
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