Georgia

[GE] Statute on State Support of National Film Enacted

IRIS 2001-1:1/35

Andrei Richter

Comenius University (Bratislava)

The Statute “On State Support of National Film” was signed into law by President Eduard Shevardnadze of the Republic of Georgia on 5 December 2000.

The Statute regulates governmental management in the sphere of film production, establishes the notion of “national film”, as well as the procedure and financing of production, distribution and public exhibition of national films in Georgia. “National film” is defined as one authored and produced by nationals of Georgia and in the Georgian language (Art. 5).

The Statute establishes a government body responsible for the promotion of national film - The National Cinema Center at the Ministry of Culture of Georgia.