The Kutaisi International Short Film Festival will feature a special panel discussion titled “Women in Film – Challenges and Opportunities” on September 30 at 16:00. The event will take place at Cinema Sakartvelo with the support of UN Women.
The discussion will explore the barriers faced by women in the film industry as well as the opportunities for greater representation and leadership, both on screen and behind the camera.
Featured Speakers
- Laura van Halsema – Head Curator, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
- Carmen Gray – Berlinale Programmer, Film Critic
- Marija Kavtaradze – Director
- Ineke Smits – Director and Film Producer
- Salomé Jashi – Director
- Tekla Machavariani – Film Producer
- Nana Janelidze – Director
- Nino Akhvlediani – Director
- Tekla Javakhadze – Actress