"Wet Sand" was created with the support of the National Film Center and is a co-production of Switzerland and Georgia.

The world premiere of the film took place in August 2021 at one of the most prestigious Locarno International Film Festivals. At this festival, a Georgian actor Gia Agumava was awarded for Best Performance in a Male Role.

The Solothum Film Festival (SFT) is the most important festival for Swiss film production. The festival was founded in 1966 and is held every year.