A Global Celebration of Cinema
The LIVE SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is an inclusive event that welcomes films and scripts of all genres and themes.
Hosted in the vibrant city of Tbilisi, Georgia, and broadcasted on our Festival Channel, the festival brings together filmmakers, producers, distributors, and film enthusiasts from around the world.
Our mission is to celebrate creativity, foster connections, and showcase outstanding films to a global audience.
Why Submit to Live Screenings?
We offer a unique platform for filmmakers and media artists to present their work to a global audience and industry professionals. By participating, you join a community that values artistic exploration and groundbreaking storytelling.
Festival Highlights
Venue: Experience the rich culture of Tbilisi, Georgia, and connect with an international audience on our Festival Channel.
Jury Awards: Our professional jury, comprising award-winning filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content buyers, will recognize the best films and scripts.
Social Media Promotions: We promote selected films on our social media platforms, increasing visibility and engagement.
Fan Award: Garner the most social media reactions and win the coveted Fan Award.
Audience Votes: Engage with live audiences and online viewers who will vote for their favorite projects, culminating in the Festival Winner award.
Unique Trophies: Winners at the venue will receive a handcrafted, personalized trophy with their name and film title.
Digital Diplomas & Certificates: All winners will also receive digital diplomas and certificates, perfect for showcasing their achievement.
Awards and Recognition
Our festival is proud to offer a range of awards judged by an esteemed panel of award-winning filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content buyers.
In addition to the Jury Awards, we celebrate audience engagement through our Fan Award, given to the film that garners the most social media reactions.
The audience at our Tbilisi venue and the Festival Channel also play a crucial role in selecting the Festival Winner, who receives a hand-made, personalized trophy
Jury Awards
Best Fiction
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Action
Best Adventure
Best Crime film
Best Mystery
Best Fantasy & Science Fiction
Best Historical Fiction
Best Horror
Best Romance & Relationship
Best Family & Children & Teen & Adolescent film
Best Thriller
Best Animation
Best Art & Experimental Film
Best Dance or Music Video
Best Screenplay
Best Director
Audience Awards
Fan Award: Most social media reactions
Channel Audience Award: Audience vote on the Festival Channel
Festival Winner: Audience vote at the venue
All Winners
Receive digital diplomas and certificates
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Gain recognition and exposure across our social media platforms​​​
Venues
Join us in Tbilisi, a city known for its rich culture and cinematic history, where our physical festival takes place in premier venues.
Can't make it in person? No problem! Our Festival Channel ensures that your film reaches a global audience.
Engage with viewers, receive instant feedback, and be part of a worldwide celebration of cinema.
Screenplay Contest
We pitch a short screenplay description (logline) on the event page to filmmakers and producers attending the festival. In case of their interest, we contact the screenplay author.
The author can send an additional written or video description for pitching.
A jury selects the Best Screenplay winner and other category screenplay winners.
The Screenplay contest winners receive certificates.
Social Media Engagement
Our festival leverages the power of social media to boost your film’s visibility.
Engage with fans, receive real-time feedback, and compete for the coveted Fan Award.
Our dedicated social media campaigns ensure that your film reaches a wide and diverse audience, maximizing your exposure.
Our Participants Say
LIVE SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Films & Screenplays accepted:
Genre, theme: fiction films of any theme, animation, music videos, experimental films
Duration: Any
Production completed: 2019 and newer
Language: English or English subtitles for any other languages
Submission Categories:
Best Fiction
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Action
Best Adventure
Best Crime film
Best Mystery
Best Fantasy & Science Fiction
Best Historical Fiction
Best Horror
Best Romance & Relationship
Best Family & Children & Teen & Adolescent film
Best Thriller
Best Animation
Best Art & Experimental Film
Best Dance or Music Video
Best Screenplay
Best Director
All the winners receive digital Diplomas, Certificates, and laurels.
The Festival Winner receives the physical Trophy
All the selected projects receive digital certificates.
Upcoming event
The 6th edition LIVE SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
May 31st-June 01st, 2024
The Festival showcases a mesmerizing world of independent cinema, where every genre finds its spotlight on the silver screen. All the films are demonstrated in their original language with English subtitles.