The Art Lab is a central element of the festival’s drive to encourage, discover, train and nurture creative talent in promotional filmmaking, and in the process stimulate the creation of a new wave of industry specialists within Georgia.
was established in 2023 in Tskaltubo, marking the first event of
its kind in the country. The festival was launched with the
support of the Tskaltubo Municipality, aiming to promote
Georgia’s tourism potential through cinematic storytelling.
Held in the Imereti Region, the inaugural edition brought
together filmmakers and tourism professionals to showcase films
highlighting destinations, culture, and sustainable travel.
Following its successful debut, GITFF expanded into a
multi-regional event, with later editions also taking place in
Batumi 2024 -2025. The festival continues to grow as an
international platform, promoting Georgia’s diverse regions and
strengthening its global tourism image.