MESTIA INTERNATIONAL SHORT&MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
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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
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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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