Director, Producer, and International Film Juror
CV:
Irina Khangoshvili is an accomplished documentary filmmaker, director, and producer with a career spanning over a decade across Georgia and Europe. She is known for her award-winning international travel show We Welcome on Currenttime TV, which has received recognition in Greece, Bulgaria, Latvia, Portugal, and Turkey. Irina serves as President of the Art & Travel International Film Festival (Georgia), sits on the Board of Directors of Cinetour, and is a jury member at top international tourism film festivals, including Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, ITFFA, Marbella, and Finisterra festivals, contributing to global film and tourism promotion.
Presentation title:
Cultivating Culture: The Strategic Role of Film Festivals in Promoting Olive Tourism and Sustainability
Presentation abstract:
This presentation examines the intersection of digital cinema and Olive Tourism, showing how visual storytelling promotes the olive tree’s cultural, health, and sustainable heritage. It highlights Olive Production as both agriculture and cultural asset, and explores how Tourism Film Festivals provide a global platform for its promotion. The session outlines potential collaborations between Art&Travel International Film Festival and ELIA Lesvos Confest 2026, aiming to create an annual showcase celebrating the olive tree’s identity, sustainability, and tourism potential.