Georgia is a small and beautiful country with diverse nature and a generally mild climate, set in an advantageous geographical location.
The landscape of Georgia is incredibly varied! On one summer's day you can get a tan sunbathing by the Black Sea in the morning, and within a few hours drive, be at a glacier in the mountainous region of Svaneti.
Cities parts are diverse too. Tbilisi and Batumi organically combine modern skyscrapers, European looking streets and post-Soviet architecture.
Georgia has an authentic, ancient and multifaceted culture which has been evolving for millennia, being a homeland of daring creators and timeless masterpieces. Today Georgia is recognized around the world as one of the most hospitable countries, known for its rich culinary tradition and home to the world's oldest winemaking tradition. Georgian cuisine offers diverse flavors and is a must-taste for foodies and gastronomy enthusiasts.
GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE
5 MAJOR REASONS TO SHOOT IN GEORGIA
- Crew - top notch English speaking talents with vast international experience.
- Locations - variety of breath taking landscapes, antient architecture, urban vibes and lots of specific locations that are often hard to access and/or much more expensive in other countries: airports, metro, opera houses, national galleries etc.
- Climate - Georgia contains nearly all the climate types that exist on Earth. It's possible to shoot winter and summer same day. Four months of guaranteed snow in the mountains! 9 out of 10 days are sunny (even in winter)!
- Developed film industry - with long history, safe and film friendly government, all the newest equipment.
- Competitive financial incentive of up to 25% cash back. Easy to apply, all year round, fast payouts, no red tape.
MORE REASONS TO SHOOT IN GEORGIA
Production value - Georgian locations, facilities and crews offer outstanding production value so most part of money ends up on the screen. Advantageous exchange rates push budget even further.
Film-friendly policies - Georgia has a culture of co-operation with film-friendly policies to ensure your productions go as smoothly as possible, with the minimum of "red tape"
No union limits.
Visa - free entry for travelers from over 100 countries worldwide. You do not need a visa for Georgia for periods of stay between 90 days up to 1 year depending nationality.
Accessible and modern infrastructure - several airports and ports, well connected roads, top notch hotels, high speed fiber internet across the country.
Customs - easy to bring anything for shooting.
Safety - Georgia is one the top ten safest countries in the world due to its low crime rate, after Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, the UAE, Malta, and Luxembourg.
Cozyness - Georgia has a variety of great hotel venues throughout the country. This is where the table, cuisine, customs, rituals, creative spirit, and nature are reflected in food as clearly as in art, sculpture, or music.
OUR LAST FILM PRODUCTION IN GEORGIA
Premiered SXSW London 2025
DIRECTOR Hugo Keijzer
SCREENWRITER Philip Howe, Hugo Keijzer, Roelof-Jan Minneboo, Xiao Tang
PRODUCER Raymond van der Kaaij, Kwesi Dickson and Jay Taylor
CAST Ella Balinska
WORLD SALES Altitude Films
COMPLETION BOND FILM FINANCES UK
Premise: Flying home to be with her dying sister, Abby's helicopter crashes in the Caucasus mountains. Alone in the brutal taiga, Abby comes into contact with a mysterious man who offers her the choice between accepting her inevitable death or eternal life, but abandoning reality.
"The Occupant" is a sci-fi drama, co-written and directed by Hugo Keijzer and starring rising star Ella Balinska (Resident Evil, Charlie's Angels). The film was shot over 5 weeks in the epic wintry landscapes of Georgia and the countryside of Northern Ireland.
The film premiered at SXSW 2025 and was released by DECAL in North America, Signature in United Kingdom as well as sold to Germany, Middle East a numerous other countries.
ABOUT US
Raymond is the founder of production company Revolver Amsterdam, a member of the European Film Academy and EAVE, the European Network for Producers, and alumnus of Inside Pictures. He spends is personal time between The Netherlands and Georgia.
The Martini Shot Company is working since 2012. Our team brings together many experienced professionals and is ready to ensure the perfect project flow at every stage. We are an international film production company with offices in Bulgaria, Serbia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine. Given all the different regions we operate in – we can always offer unique and effective production solutions for the script of any kind and complexity.
We love going that extra step to exceed your expectations.
The Martini shot film has experience in pitching with different governmental program in Ukraine and Georgia and has experience working with different funding.
OUR SERVICES
2. Financing and legal: our executive producers have over 20 years of experience with international co-productions and financing, closing and bonding films and creating the legal framework
3. Transport and hospitality service: exclusive transport and PA services for international talent, partnerships with A-class hotels
4. Location services: in-house and with trusted scouts. Exclusive location database
5. Сasting services
OUR WORKS SHOT IN GEORGIA
OTHER MOVIES SHOT IN GEORGIA
OTHER WORKS SHOT IN GEORGIA
MOUNTAINS
WINTER LANSCAPE
DESERT
CANYONS
WATERBODY
FOREST
MODERN ARCHITECTURE
CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE
POST-SOVIET ARCHITECTURE
HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
