MESTIA INTERNATIONAL SHORT&MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Mestia, Georgia
Tier CUnder Review
45
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Emerging or unverified festival

The MESTIA INTERNATIONAL SHORT&MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL is a film festival in Mestia, Georgia founded by the Mestia Center of Culture and Arts and filmmaker-producer Khatuna Khundadze. It is notable as Georgia’s first festival dedicated to mountain-themed cinema, while also combining an international short-film competition, making it a distinctive platform for both Georgian and foreign filmmakers.[1][3][4]

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+10 pts)

  • 6 years of verifiable history

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

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Founded

2020

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Legitimacy Score45/100
TierTier C
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