LIVE SCREENINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Live Screenings International Film Festival (LSIFF) is a film festival & screenplay contest dedicated to supporting independent filmmakers and scriptwriters by providing opportunities to showcase their work, receive valuable feedback, and build industry connections. Combining live screenings with online accessibility, LSIFF ensures that films and scripts reach a diverse, global audience.

📌 Festival Overview

The festival includes two key components:

1️⃣ The Festival, a major event held in Tbilisi, Georgia, with live screenings at prominent venues and online broadcasts on our Festival Channel.

2️⃣ Themed Film Gems, weekly thematic mini-festivals hosted online throughout the year.

🟢 The Festival

The Festival is the centerpiece of LSIFF, held in Tbilisi, Georgia, with live screenings at renowned venues and simultaneous online broadcasts on the Festival Channel. It provides a platform for participants to present their films and scripts to a wide audience, including distributors, buyers, and industry players.

Why Participate in the Festival?

✔️ Global Exposure: Screen your film live in Tbilisi and online, reaching international viewers.

✔️ Industry Recognition: Compete for prestigious awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Audience Awards.

✔️ Networking Opportunities: Meet filmmakers, producers, and distributors, expanding your professional connections.

✔️ Professional Feedback: Gain insights from juries composed of award-winning filmmakers and industry professionals.

✔️ Prestige and Promotion: Official laurels, certificates, diplomas, and trophies elevate the reputation of participating projects.

Awards at the Festival

🏆 Jury Awards: Recognizing artistic and technical excellence in multiple categories.

🏆 Audience Awards: Based on votes from live and online viewers.

🏆 Social Media Awards: Highlighting films with the highest engagement on social platforms.

🏆 Festival Winner Trophy: Awarded to the top film, as chosen by the live audience in Tbilisi.

🟢 Mini-Festivals (Themed Film Gems)

Leading up to the Festival, LSIFF organizes Themed Film Gems, weekly mini-festivals on the Festival Channel. These events focus on specific themes (e.g., "Sci-Fi Shorts," "Documentary Highlights") and provide filmmakers with year-round opportunities for recognition and audience engagement.

Why Participate in Mini-Festivals?

✔️ Early Exposure: Feature your film before the Festival, gaining visibility on a global stage.

✔️ Audience Feedback: Receive votes and comments to help refine your project.

✔️ Awards and Recognition: Compete for Audience Awards and a Jury Award for the best film of the week, with monthly winners recognized as Best Film of the Month.

✔️ Networking Opportunities: Standout films may be included in curated packages for distributors.

🟢 Screenplay Contest

The Screenplay Contest highlights selected scripts by featuring their descriptions, excerpts, illustrations, and expert opinions from the festival team on the Screenplay Contest Page. These opinions aim to spark interest among industry professionals attending the festival.

✔️ Professional Exposure: Industry buyers, producers, and directors can explore the contest page, and the festival facilitates connections with authors if there’s interest.

✔️ Awards and Recognition: Winners and featured participants receive certificates, laurels, and diplomas.

🌟 Why Choose LSIFF?

Live Screenings International Film Festival provides filmmakers and scriptwriters with comprehensive year-round opportunities to showcase their work, build connections, and receive recognition. Whether through the Festival, Themed Film Gems, or the Screenplay Contest, LSIFF maximizes exposure and fosters meaningful collaboration.

Key Benefits:

✨ Free submission on our website.

✨ Global Reach: Live and online screenings connect you with international audiences.

✨ Year-Round Opportunities: Regular mini-festivals keep your work in the spotlight.

✨ Professional Support: Access to expert feedback, awards, and networking opportunities.

Join us at Live Screenings International Film Festival to share your story, connect with a global audience, and take the next step in your creative journey!