FILM
2026
INFO & GUIDES
IN GENERAL
This document is confidential and is the property of The Martini Shot.

This document:

1. Should not be shared;
2. Should not to be forwarded to third parties, neither in full nor in part;
3. Is intended for personal education and controlling yourself on your tasks on projects.
KEY INFORMATION
There are different types of motion picture film:
  • sensitive, which cannot tolerate scanning;
  • less sensitive, which allow inspection only using carry-on baggage scanners.
Checked baggage scanners are dangerous for all types of film and must not be used.

At Tbilisi Airport, the "RapiScan 622 XR" carry-on baggage scanner is used.
The possibility of scanning depends on the characteristics of the specific film.

Key Technical Characteristics of Motion Picture Film:
1) ISO / ASA (sensitivity)
  • Up to ISO 200 - usually one pass through a carry-on baggage scanner is allowed;
  • ISO 250–500 - increased risk, depends on the scanner type;
  • ISO 800 and above - must not be scanned;
  • Push film (planned push processing) - must not be scanned, even if the ISO is low.

2) Film type
  • Negative (Color / B&W) - more resistant;
  • Reversal / Slide - very sensitive, better not to scan;
  • Unexposed - most vulnerable, do not scan;
  • Exposed, not processed - extremely sensitive, do not scan;
  • Processed - no longer critical, scanning is allowed.

3) Film status
  • Unexposed - scanning is strongly discouraged;
  • Exposed, not developed - scanning is not allowed under any circumstances;
  • Developed - scanning is permitted.

The most dangerous combination is exposed + not processed.
FILM DELIVERY
Transporting Motion Picture Film from Europe to Tbilisi

Preparation at the Start of the Project:
At the beginning of the project, we must request from the foreign production:
  • the technical characteristics of the film (standard specifications and ISO / ASA, film type, whether it is exposed or not, whether push processing is planned, and whether the film has already been scanned);
  • the exact quantity of film;
  • the invoice (may be required by customs).

Before departure from Europe to Tbilisi, on their side, the foreign production independently contacts the airport and the laboratory and arranges that the film is not passed through the scanner. We are not able to influence this process.

On the Georgian Customs Side, our Admin:
  • sends an official email to customs at air@rs.ge, at least 1 day before the film arrives;
  • in the email, provides information about the film and requests that the inspection be carried out without scanning;
  • this email is also sent electronically to the person transporting the film to Georgia; the letter must be provided in both Georgian and English (sample photo and text for use below);
  • makes a phone call to customs to ensure that the email has been delivered and accepted and receives verbal confirmation (they never reply by email) — this is sufficient at this stage to import the film;
  • also by phone, the Admin уточняет whether a manual inspection will be required, and if confirmed by customs, we prepare to meet the film with a tent for inspection;
📍 The tent can be obtained at the film studio from Marlen
📞 +995 599 34 64 60
💰 Rental: 50 GEL / 1 day
  • the Admin confirms with customs whether their officer has experience inspecting film, and if necessary, on our side we arrange the presence of a technician who will carry out and supervise the inspection process (based on experience, they assign an inspector who already knows how to properly inspect film).

P.S.There is always a chance that airport security, regardless of the customs response and agreement to conduct a manual inspection, may request an additional check, which we cannot anticipate in advance. This may lead to unplanned additional actions on our side to resolve the issue.
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მოგახსენებთ ჩვენ ვართ საპროდიუსერო კომპანია შპს “მარტინი შოტ”-ი (405037927) და ამა წლის 17 და 18 იანვარს ვაწარმოებთ სარეკლამო რგოლის “SPOTIFY”-ს ვიდეო და ფოტო გადაღებას სპეციალურ ვიდეო და ფოტო ფირზე, რომლის გატარებაც არ შეიძლება არც ერთ არსებულ სკანერში მასალის უსაფრთოებისთვის, მათი მონაცემებიდან და
შუქზე მგრძნობიარობიდან გამომდინატრე.

ზემოაღნიშნულზე დაყრდნობით, გთხოვთ, რომ არსებული 17 ფირი არ გაატაროთ სკანერში და ჩავატაროთ ხელით შემოწმება სპეციალურ, შემოწმებისთვის განკუთვნილ კარავში, რომელიც ასევე თან ახლავს ჩვენი კომპანიის წარმომადგენელს, რომელიც ასევე ლოდინის არეალში ხვდება ჩვენს კოლეგას ANIS COURANT-ს.

ეს არის დროებითი შემოტანა და ფირების ტრანსპორტირებას ახორციელებს ჩვენი კოლეგა: ANIS COURANT (პ/ნ 25HK87251)
რეისი: 20.01.2026 (11:20), A9 627

ასევე გატყობინებთ, რომ არსებული ფირები უკან გაიგზავნბა კომპანია შპს “მარტინი შოტ”-ის მიერ სატვირთო ავია ტერმინალი „LASARE”-ს მომსახურეობით.

წინასწარ გიხდით მადლობას დახმარებისთვის და თანადგომისთვის!

საკონტაქტო პირი: თამარ ბობოხიძე +995 598 684 203

პატივისცემით,
დირექტორი
თამარ ბობოხიძე

20.01.2026


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We are a production company, LLC “Martin Shot” (405037927), and on January 17 and 18 of this year, we are producing the video and photo for the “SPOTIFY” commercial on a special video and photo film that cannot be processed in any existing scanner due to the material's safety, its data, and its sensitivity to light.

Based on the above, please do not scan the 17 existing reels.
The scanner and to conduct a manual inspection in a special tent designated for this purpose, which will also be accompanied by our company representative, who will meet our colleague, ANIS COURANT, in the waiting area.

This is a temporary import, and the film is being transported by our colleague: ANIS COURANT (P/N 25HK87251)
Flight: 01/20/2026 (11:20 AM), A9 627

We would also like to inform you that the existing tapes will be sent back by the company LLC “Martin Schott” via the “LASARE” cargo airport terminal.

Thank you in advance for your help and support!

Contact person: Tamar Bobokhidze +995 598 684 203

Sincerely,
Director
Tamar Bobokhidze

01/20/2026
FILM SHIPMENT
Instructions for Shipping Motion Picture Film via the Customs Company LASARE

Regarding film shipment, the foreign production may take the film back as carry-on baggage and pass it through the scanner at their own responsibility (the airport uses a scanner that is declared suitable for motion picture film), or alternatively, we offer shipment without X-ray scanning through the above-mentioned company.
The entire process takes from 3 to 7 days, depending on the frequency and availability of the required flight.
LASARE operates 24/7.

To ship motion picture film, the Admin sends an email to sales@lasare.ge with the following details:
  • film weight (on average, one can ≈ 500 g);
  • total shipment weight;
  • box dimensions (measured at the time of purchase).
  • Recommendation: ship the film in Pelican protective cases (tool box, purchased by us, photo below).
  • The cost of one box is 30 GEL.

After receiving a response from the LASARE operator, the Admin:
  • selects the shipment date and receives confirmation from the operator (the date is coordinated by the Admin with our producer if necessary);
  • requests the operator to book space on the aircraft and receives confirmation;
  • receives the Air Waybill (AWB) number from the operator;
  • prepares and sends a letter from our side on company letterhead describing the shipment; if sent by a private individual, it is prepared in the same way but in a standard format, without letterhead and stamp (company example and text for use below).

In the letter, the Admin must:
  • provide a detailed description of the shipment contents;
  • state the reason why the film cannot be X-ray scanned;
  • include the Air Waybill (AWB) number.

One day before shipment, the Admin comes to LASARE (preferably in the morning) and must have with them:
  • the already packed shipment with a DO NOT X-RAY sticker (photo below);
  • a tent for manual film inspection.
📍 The tent can be obtained at the film studio from Marlen:
📞 +995 599 34 64 60
💰 Rental: 50 GEL / 1 day
  • The Admin also checks with LASARE in advance whether their staff member has experience inspecting film, and if necessary, on our side we arrange the presence of a technician who will carry out and supervise the inspection process (based on experience, they assign an inspector who already knows how to properly inspect film).

The clearance process is carried out step by step, with the Admin present at all stages:
1. Manual inspection of the film in a special room;
2. The Admin completes the form on site:
  • sender’s details;
  • recipient’s details (requested in advance from the foreign production).
3. After the form is completed by the Admin, the LASARE operator enters all data into the electronic system;
4. At the brokerage company (in the same building, 2nd floor), the Admin issues an invoice based on the Air Waybill.

The invoice must include (the Admin thoroughly double-checks it):
1. Invoice number;
2. Shipment weight (on average, one can ≈ 500 g);
3. Transportation cost (to be clarified at the customs cashier);
4. Shipment value (approximately 1 film ≈ USD 40);
5. Total film length (indicated on the film cans);
6. HS code (indicated in the Air Waybill);
7. Air Waybill (AWB) number;
8. A note stating that the shipment is not intended for commercial purposes.
The cost of invoice processing is 60 GEL.

After receiving the invoice, the Admin goes to the Tax Service (neighboring building):
  • submits the Air Waybill (AWB) and invoice;
  • informs the reception desk that we want to clear and ship the consignment;
  • hands the documents to the officer.
The procedure takes 20–25 minutes.

After the Tax Service, the Admin returns to LASARE customs:
  • presents all documents at the cashier;
  • pays for transportation.
The cost of transportation and cargo and documentation handling services depends on the weight, size, and volume of the shipment.
For example, shipping 8 rolls of motion picture film in a black case, with a total weight of 5.800 kg and package dimensions of
24 × 36 × 19 cm, cost 670 GEL.

❗ IMPORTANT - All documents are issued in two copies, and one copy of each must be included inside the shipment (the Admin ensures they are included or places them inside personally):
  • Air Waybill (AWB);
  • invoice;
  • customs letter from the sender (prepared by the Admin on company letterhead, photo below).

Parcel Pickup
After the entire process is completed, we provide the foreign production with the flight number and the tracking number.
On their side, a representative must meet the shipment at the airport and collect it using the tracking number.
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ENG version

I, Tamar Bobokhidze (ID No. 01017040976), Director of LLC “Martini Shot” (Reg. No. 405037927), hereby inform Lasare – international air cargo terminal, that in the shipment we are sending, there are 8 cans containing unused motion picture film.

The film was delivered to us for a film production however, it was ultimately not used and is now being returned to France.

Please note that motion picture film must not be X-rayed or scanned, as scanning may damage the material and compromise its quality. We kindly ask you to take this information into careful consideration.

Air Waybill Number (AWB) : 235-35375093

Contact person: +995 598 684 203 Tamar Bobokhidze
Director
Tamar Bobokhidze

29.01.2026

EXPENSES
There are no additional costs upon import if a manual inspection is not required.
If customs requests a manual inspection, the following cost applies:
  • Tent rental for 1 day - 50 GEL
Additional costs may occasionally apply for a film technician’s shift to carry out the inspection process.

General Cost Breakdown for a Standard Shipment of 8 Motion Picture Films to Paris:
  • Black case - 30 GEL
  • Invoice processing - 60 GEL
  • Transportation cost and processing of all documents - 670 GEL (varies depending on the quantity and weight of the shipment)
  • Tent rental for 1 day - 50 GEL

TOTAL: 810 GEL
Additional costs may occasionally apply for a film technician’s shift to carry out the inspection process.

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