The Consulate of Georgia in the Philippines, led by Consul (a.h.) Thelmo Cunanan Jr. is bringing highly-acclaimed Philippine film director Brillante Mendoza to participate in the 15th Tbilisi International Film Festival. He is the first and only Filipino to win the coveted Best Director award at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, for his film “Kinatay”. His film “Lola” won Best Picture at the 6th Dubai International Film Festival, while his epic “Thy Womb” competed for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival.
Mr. Mendoza, who will be coming from the Gijon International Film Festival in Spain, will be in Georgia from November 30 – December 3, 2014, where he will screen his films and share his insights and ideas with participants of the film festival. He will be the FIRST FILIPINO FILM MAKER to attend the Tbilisi International Film Festival and the first to officially present his work in the Caucasus region.