Several Hollywood movies and TV series may be shot in Georgia
Khidureli said that in case of an agreement, shooting in Georgia will start this year. Photo: IPN.
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Negotiations between Enterprise Georgia and major Hollywood studios are underway to shoot several films and TV series in Georgia, said Enterprise Georgia director Mikheil Khidureli.
Negotiations are being carried out under the programme “Film in Georgia” by Enterprise Georgia.
Khidureli said that in case of an agreement, shooting in Georgia will start this year.
I can say that Hollywood expresses a high interest in shooting films in Georgia,” said Khidureli.
Hollywood film Fast and Furious 9 shot several scenes in the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi and the city of Rustavi in August-September 2019.
The shooting in Georgia was implemented by Georgian production company Enkeny Films FF9.
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