National Geographic Studios arriving soon!

Great news, was undisclosed so far: from tomorrow on we are working with National Geographic Studios (Washington, DC), on filming an episode of “The Great Human Race”! Filming locations will be in Western Georgia, it will take two weeks and it will be just amazing (no spoilers though)! Here is an article about the show: http://www.newswise.com/articles/reliving-prehistoric-history-with-the-great-human-race

Javakheti National Park

We are preparing for filming a promotional video in Javakheti National Park. It’s new park to be officially opened in June 2015 and it’s just amazing place to visit! Will begin filming in a week or so, in the meantime enjoy some photos from our archive.

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Upcoming project: “Jara”

There is a new project coming soon – large-scale wildlife documentary called “Jara”. It’s a traditional Georgian hive used mainly in western part of the country to attract wild swarms. Film is in pre-production stage, funded by variety of donors, including WWF Georgia and CNF. We are still seeking for additional funding though. Please visit…

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Shepherds in Kvemo Kartli

Great news – EcoFilms was selected by Mercy Corps to create a big documentary about shepherds of Kvemo Kartli region. Starting from Kakheti we will follow them on the seasonal migration to the summer pastures, filming their everyday life. Film will be finished by winter, after shepherds will embark on the journey back to the…

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EcoFilms in bear trap!

While working on a big photo assignment in Racha region, nearby Shaori Lake, Nika Tsiklauri was captured by huge bear trap. Here are some of press coverage links: http://www.netgazeti.ge/GE/105/opinion/14028/ http://www.myvideo.ge/?act=dvr&chan=meore&seekTime=27-10-2012+15%3A27 Poaching is still a huge problem in Georgia, though it’s better than it was some years ago. Working in the field, even in many of…

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EcoFilms goes to Gyumri

Just got the good news: one of our project, Sheep and Shepherds of Georgia, was chosen by selection board of Documentary Scriptwriting Workshop in Armenia! November 22 to December 05 we will work on our project, develop it and maybe get some international partners! Wish us some luck:)

National Tourism Agency photo assignment

After long negotiations and preparations we finally got photo assignment contract with Georgian National Tourism Administration. Shortlisted locations (regions only): Khevsureti, Khevi, Svaneti, Kakheti (Akhmeta, Telavi, Kvareli, Lagodekhi, Dedoflistskaro), Adjara, Racha-Lechkhumi, Shida Kartli… It’s going to be a very interesting job.  

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