Following successful launch in 2012, Postcode Films and BIAFF are very excited to announce the second Kino Futures workshops at BIAFF.

When and where? 16^th to 21^st September 2013 – during BIAFF in Batumi

What? Documentary workshops. Over the course of the week, participants will make short films about the local area. Along the way, key skills for the international documentary market will be developed, including developing an idea, pitching, producing, filming and editing. There will also be a masterclass with an established documentarian.

Who?  - application is open to Georgian citizens. They can be film school students, young film makers, Media school students interested in documentary film making

Please note that workshops will be in English.

PARTICIPATION is free of charge.

CALL FOR PROJECTS

Participants are invited to apply to take part in KINO FUTURES, application are open from 1^st June until the 15^th August 2013. Selections will be announced by 25^th August. Applications are accepted from individuals and from groups of up to 4 people. 

Workshops will take place between 16^th and 21^nd September 2013, during the BIAFF in Batumi. Some preparatory sessions will be held online before the workshop.

APPLY TO BE PART OF KINO FUTURES

To apply, you need to fill this application form – “KINO FUTURES application form”  and send 1 recommendation letter to submission@biaff.org by 15^th August 2013.

Selected participants will be notified by 25^th August 2013

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BIAFF film festival which will be held during 15-22 September, in Batumi opens film submission for 2013 program. Films can be submitted for following competition sections:

-          International Competition – Feature films

-          International Competition – Doc films

-          International Competition  - Short films

Submission deadline – 1 August, 2013. Selected films will be announced by end of August.

Requirements for competition films:

 a)     Feature and Doc films

-          Film should be full length

-          Shooting period – 2013 or 2012

-          Film should be premiere in Georgia

 b)    Short films

-          Age -  up to 35

-          Genre – Short Fiction, Documentary (creative doc) and Animation/Experimental Films.

-          Duration of the film: max 35 min. 

-          Shooting period - 2011 or  2012years

The films, which didn’t have public screening in Georgia, may participate in the Festival Program (except retrospective screening and Georgian Films Program).

Films can be screened only in digital format – DCP, Blu-ray, DVD (in case of short films) with ENGLISH subtitles.

Film submission process:

 -          Entry form - To submit your film to BIAFF 2013, please fill the online entry form – it can be found here - http://biaff.org/submission

-          Film copy - Film for preview can be provided via online (download link if you have film uploaded online) or DVD screener should be sent to:

Batumi International Art-House Film Festival

3 Chavchavadze Street,  Batumi 6000, Georgia

Tel: +995 574 482181, +995 579 190375

Our contact info:

E-mail: submission@biaff.rg,  Tel: +995 599 482181

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BIAFF management during 10-15 April, 2013 was attending Istanbul International Film Festival.  During the visit was arranged meetings with various Turkish film makers, producers and festival management people. Several Turkish Films were selected for BIAFF 2013 program.

Based on meetings with Istanbul Festival Management and Industry Meeting coordinator of “Meeting on the Bridge” it was decided to arrange matchmaking meeting at BIAFF in September, 2013 as part of industry events of BIAFF.  On this event will be attended Istanbul Festival management, Meeting on the Bridge, French Institute, Turkish and Georgian Producers and film makers. The major goal is to identify the co-production opportunities between two countries and facilitate close cooperation between Turkish and Georgian film makers.

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Microwave’s MICROSCHOOL Exported to support INTERNATIONAL Film-making Talent

• Production scheme’s innovative training  programme launched in Tbilisi, Georgia
  • Six Georgian film-making team to be selected for three day Microschool International programme in September
  • Call for applications open today

Film London  announces the launch of a Microschool International for film-makers in the country. With funding from the British Council, this pilot programme is presented in partnership with the Georgia National Film Center (GNFC) and Batumi International Art-house Film Festival (BIAFF).

An intensive three day development workshop for film-making teams and their projects, Microschool International is based on Film London Microwave’s Microschool, the training ‘boot camp’ for those shortlisted for the award-winning scheme. Microschool, made up of seminars, master-classes and one-to-one sessions, focuses on micro-budget topics alongside specific project development.

Film-makers who have benefitted from Microschool include Eran Creevy who wrote and directed the BAFTA-nominated Microwave film Shifty and more recently the Ridley Scott executive produced Welcome to the Punch and writer/director Ben Drew, who made his feature debut with the Microwave film iLL Manors.

Up to six Georgian film-making teams will be accepted into Microschool International, to take place in mid-September at Batumi International Art House Film Festival. Established teams of directors and producers with feature screenplays in development can apply to the scheme. The deadline for applications is 24^th May 2013. Applications will be received by GNFC in Tbilisi.

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, said: “I am thrilled to bring our ground-breaking Microschool model to new countries, and thank the British Council for their support. Microwave’s success is built on the scheme’s integrated training elements and Microschool is central to that. Previous participants have greatly benefited from its focused structure and the fact the content is shaped around the projects and participants who are selected. I am delighted this model is now being exported for the benefit of emerging international film-making talent. I look forward to seeing the results of this pilot, through the films from our Microschool International graduates but also potentially extending it to other territories.”

Microschool International is designed for film-making teams with an existing track record in production and who demonstrate they have the potential to make a micro-budget feature film. Charting the film-making process from concept to screen, the programme will highlight key issues film-makers face when working with a micro-budget. A wide range of key topics will be covered, including the film value chain, project development, pitching & packaging and protecting & exploiting your rights.

The aim is for all participating teams to come away from the three days with a fast-tracked feature project, an increased understanding of the wider film industry and the confidence and contacts to help make their projects a reality.

Microschool International aims to contribute to capacity building for the production sector in Georgia, to stimulate entrepreneurial film-making and support film-makers who have a clear vision of the audience and market for their films.

Notes to Editors

About Film London

Film London, as the capital’s film and media agency, aims to ensure London has a thriving film sector that enriches the city’s businesses and its people. The agency works with all the screen industries to sustain, promote and develop London as a major international production and film cultural capital, and it supports the development of the city’s new and emerging film-making talent. Film London is funded by the Mayor of London, the National Lottery through the BFI, and receives significant support from Arts Council England and Creative Skillset.

www.filmlondon.org.uk

About Film London Microwave

Launched in 2006, Microwave is the acclaimed micro-budget feature film scheme set up by Film London with BBC Films, with support from Creative Skillset. Committed to discovering and investing in emerging London-based film-makers, Microwave backs talented teams with fresh voices and strong stories. A unique ‘apprenticeship’ scheme, it provides an intensive approach to film-making with the emphasis on original ideas, tightly focussed scripts and short production schedules. Film-makers are supported by an extensive training and mentoring programme from development, through production, all the way to the film’s release in the UK and internationally.

www.filmlondon.org.uk/microwave

About British Council UK and Georgia

British Council is the UK's leading international organisation for educational and cultural relations. Founded in 1934, it now operates from 216 towns and cities in 110 countries worldwide with headquarters in London and Manchester, and offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (see www.britishcouncil.org).

British Council Film is the link between UK films and filmmakers and new international audiences. Together with the British Council’s global network overseas it works to profile the innovation, diversity, creativity and excellence of British films around the world, and works to find opportunities for creative exchange between UK filmmakers and international counterparts (see www.britishcouncil.org/film).

British Council Georgia has been operating since 1993. Its activity spans arts, education, English language tuition and examinations, connecting Georgian professionals and audiences with the UK (see www.britishcouncil.org/ge).

About GNFC

Georgian National Film Center (GNFC) is a legal entity of public law under the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia.

GNFC seeks to secure and coordinate state support for the development of Georgian cinema on the levels of development, production, promotion and international cooperation. GNFC also acts as local film commission – thus, positioning Georgia as a film friendly country.

GNFC is tasked to:

• Determine strategic course for the development of Georgian film sector
• Support local film production  - national films and coproductions
• Support continuous  professional training in film
• Develop international business relations and unlock access of professional networking
• Support projects aimed at protecting Georgia's film heritage
• Support  local film festivals and other national film events
• Develop film export strategy at the local and international levels

About Batumi International Film Festival

Batumi International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) was established in 2006. The founder and organizer is “Batumi Art-house  ARGANI". BIAFF is an annual event held in the second half of September in Batumi (Georgia). The Festival focuses on art-house cinema.

BIAFF festival’s major sections include - International Competition (Feature, Doc and Short sections), Silk Road, Masters’ collection, Retrospectives, Meet the Jury etc. Beside film screenings, the festival program includes workshops, master classes and industry events. For 2013 BIAFF will host Microschool International.

Among honorary guests of BIAFF Festival in past years were - Bela Tarr, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Zbygniew Rybchinski, Krzystof Zanussi, Jos Stelling, Abass Kiarostami, Dariush Mehrjui, Otar Iosseliani etc.

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BIAFF management anounces dates for 2013:

BIAFF film festival will take place during 15-22 September, 2013 in Batumi.

BIAFF 2013 festival consists from the following sections: 

-       International Feature competition

-       International Documentary Competition  

-       International Young Filmmakers Competition

-       Silk Road Section (Turkey, Iran, Caucasus, Central Asia etc.)

-       Meet the Jury section

-       Master’s Collection

-       Master classes and workshops

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BIAFF team wishes happy New year to all its partners, collegues and friends.

We announces BIAFF  dates  for 2013 !!!   - BIAFF festival  will take place during 15-22 September, 2013.   We will gradually post news on ongoing preparation of BIAFF 2013 and some up-coming new projects.

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On September 23, closing ceremony of VII Batumi International Art-House Film Festival will be held at the hall of the Hotel “Sheraton”, Batumi. The winners will be awarded in the following nominations: 
• International competition of feature films (International jury with five members will evaluate the films) – Grand Prix, best director, best actor, best actress, Jury Prize. 
• International competition of documentaries (International jury with five members will evaluate the films) – best documentary, Jury Prize. 
• International competition of short films (International jury with five members will evaluate the films) – best short film, Jury Prize. 
• Annual Festival Prize i.e. Lifetime Achievement Award for Georgian and foreign filmmakers. 

VII BIAFF Jury Members: 
Jury of International feature film competition – BIAFF 2012 
Head of Jury: Eldar Shengelaya, Georgia 
Sergei Lavrentiev, Russia
Nick Holdsworth, UK 
Gyorgy Palfi, Hungary
Ryszard Brylski, Poland 



Jury of International documentary film competition – BIAFF 2012 
Head of Jury - Radosław Piwowarski (Poland) 
Fardin Sahebzamani, Iran
Guner Guler, Turkey
Sergey Bukovsky, Ukraine
Nino Orjonikidze , Georgia



Jury of International short film competition – BIAFF 2012 
Head of Jury - Sitora Alieva, Russia 
Krzysztof Kopczynski, Poland 
Irina Romanchenko, Ukraine
Michal Klimkiewicz, Poland
Dato Janelidze, Georgia


On September 23, BIAFF closing ceremony will be held at the hall of the Hotel “Sheraton” Batumi, at 19:00 p.m.

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BIAFF festival jury, at closing ceremony announced BIAFF 2012 winners in different categories.

BIAFF 2012 International Feature Film Competition 

International Feature Film Competition Jury of Batumi International Art-house Film Festival– Eldar Shengelaia (Georgia) – Chairman, Sergei Lavrentiev (Russia), Nick Holdsworth (UK),   Gyorgy Palf (Hungary), Ryszard Brylski (Poland) have awarded the BIAFF  prizes in the following nominations:

• Grand Prix  -  In Darkness, Agnieszka Holland, Poland, 2011 

• Best  Film Director –  Emin Alper for film - Beyond the Hill,  Turkey, 2012 
• Best Actor –  Alireza Aghakkhani  -   The Last Step, Ali Mosaffa, Iran, 2012
• Best Actress – Golshifteh Farahani -   Chicken with Plums, Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, France/Belgium/Germany, 2011 
• Jury Special Prize  -  House with Turret, Eva Neyman, Ukraine, 2012 

BIAFF 2012 International Doc Film Competition 

International Doc Film Competition Jury of Batumi International Art-house Film Festival – Radosław Piwowarski (Poland) -  Chairman, Fardin Sahebzamani (Iran), Guner Guler (Turkey), Sergey Bukovsky (Ukraine), Nino Orjonikidze (Georgia) have awarded the BIAFF  prizes in the following nominations:

• Best Doc Film -    Argentinian Lessons, Wojciech Staron, Poland, 2011
• Jury Special Prize -  Reluctant Revolutionary, Sean McAllister, UK/Ireland, 2012

BIAFF 2012 International Short Film Competition Section

International Short Film Competition Jury of Batumi International Art-house Film Festival – Sitora Alieva (Russia)- Chairman, Krzysztof Kopczynski (Poland), Irina  Romanchenko (Ukraine), Michal Klimkiewicz (Poland), Dato Janelidze (Georgia)  have awarded the BIAFF  prizes in the following nominations:

• Best Short Film  -  Watermelon, Tato Kotetishvili, Georgia, 2012  
• Jury Special Prize –  Three days of Freedom, Lukasz  Borowski, Poland, 2011

BIAFF annual special prize – BIAFF lifetime achievement award was granted to famous Hungarian film director, living legend of Art-house cinema – BELA TARR. 

Festival Sponsors - Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal, Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, fund “Open Society – Georgia”

Festival Supporters – Polish Film Institute, British Council, ¬¬¬HQ propaganda, Singular Group, Tour Company “Wonderland”, Cinema APOLO, Iveria Beach Café, Grand Grill, Sinatra Café, Facebook Cafe

Festival General Media Partner -  Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV

Festival Media Partners - Radio Fortuna / Fortuna +, Palitra Media, Adajra Tv, Artarea TV, STYLE  TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publisity Group (www.publicity.ge) , Film New Euorpe (www.filmneweurope.com)

For general info abut festival contact – info@biaff.org

For accreditation – press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) as well as on Facebook page – www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi

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Famous Hungarian film director Béla Tarr, honorable guest of BIAFF is already in Batumi, Georgia. Master class and press conference of Béla Tarr will be held on September 22, at 17:00 p.m, at the conference hall of the Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi. Master class collection of BIAFF includes projecting of his last work “The Turin Horse” at 19:30, at Apollo. According to the director this is his last film. “ The Turin Horse” was awarded at Berlin Film Festival.

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On September 22, “BIAFF Industrial Meetings” of Batumi International Art-House Film Festival, at “Center for Civic Engagement” (Address: 62/64 Parnavaz Mepe Street), at 11:00-16:30.   

During these days will be organized “Polish-Georgian” and “Turkish-Georgian” meetings with attendance of producers/directors from Poland and Turkey. Meeting will by attended also by the representatives of Ministry of Education, Culture and sports of autonomous republic of Adjara, who will present “Regional Film fund of Adjara”, Georgian Film Centre and Polish Film Institute (PISF).
Major goal of “BIAFF 2012 INDUSTRY MEETING” is to improve cooperation and networking of Polish and Turkish producers with Georgian directors and producers with the purpose of making joint projects. We choose Poland and Turkey, as important countries to improve co-production in cinema sector. The participants can make familiar with film production financing, co-production process in Poland, Turkey and Georgia, financial remedies, co-production opportunities, determine perspectives of future cooperation and share practice in European co-production. also will be summarized opinions of participants about future meetings and additional components (ex: pitching).

BIAFF management is going to make the Polish-Georgian and Georgian-Turkish meetings annual one (in future may be added Ukraine) and to attract supporters/funds from In BIAFF is planning this regard from Georgian, Polish and Turkish side. Under “BIAFF INDUSTRRY MEETING” can be developed the platform (can be added “pitching” for film projects), which will improve effective co-operation and co-production between 3 countries (and from next year may be including Ukraine).

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On September 20, Master Class of Eldar Shengelaya, Head of Jury of in festival feature films of Batumi International Art-House Film Festival was arranged at the conference hall of Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, at noon. Meeting was held during 2 hours. Eldar Shengelaya talked about various stages of cinema, censorship of the soviet era, his first works. Eldar Shengelaya plans to shoot new film in the nearest future. A film will be shot by silent movie technique, screenplay is written by famous Georgian writer Dato Turashvili. Eldar Shenegelaya answered questions of attendees. He also talked about his mother, famous Georgian actress Nato Vachnadze and about her first works. 
On September 19 his famous film “Blue Mountains, or unbelievable story” from the master collection of BIAFF, at Apollo.

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On the fourth day of Batumi International Art-House Film Festival, Italian director Pietro Marcello, honorable guest of the Festival presented master class at the conference Hall of Radisson Blue Batumi. His film “Crossing of Line” was awarded at the Venice International Film Festival. His drama/documentary film “The Mouth of the Wolf” was projected on September 20, 15:00 at BIAFF.

During the day, short Croatian documentaries, dated from 2009-2011 years were projected at the conference hall of the Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi.

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On 19 September, honorable guest of Batumi International Art-House Film Festival, Turkish film director Nuri Bilge Ceylan held master class at the conference hall of the Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi. Director answered many questions asked by master class attendees. Director spoke about his works, his first experience in filmmaking, how and when he decided to make films and shared his experience to the future film makers. He also discussed his creative principles. 
Under master collection of BIAFF, his films “Once upon a time in Anatolia” and “Distant” will be projected. 
“Distant” (2002) will be projected on September 19, at 21:30 p.m. 
“Once upon a time in Anatolia” (2011) will be projected on September 20, at 22:30 p.m. at “Apollo”.

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On September 16, VII Batumi International Art-House Film Festival was officially opened. Films are being projected at movie theater “Apollo” and in the conference hall of the Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi. 

Festival began with the screening of Jerzy Hoffman film “Battle of Warsaw-1920”.  

Georgian film director Eldar Shengelaya and Turkish Film director Nuri Bilge Ceylan were presented special awards for their contribution to the cinema.    

On September 19, Turkish film director Nuri Bilge Ceylan will provide master class at the conference hall of the Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, at noon.

On September 18, his film “Once upon a time in Anatolia” (2011) will be projected at 19:30 p.m., and on September 19, film “Distant” (2002) will be projected at 14:30 p.m. 

On September 19, “Blue Mountains, or unbelievable story” will be projected amongst master collection of BIAFF at 22:30 p.m., a film by Head of Jury of Feature Film Selection of BIAFF, Eldar Shenegalaya.   

During the day the following in competition films will be projected at movie theater “APOLLO”:

17: 00 “In the Fog”, Sergei Loznitsa (Germany/Russia/ Latvia/Holland/Belarus, 2012)

19:30  “Lonely Island”, Peeter Simm (Estonia/Belarus/Latvia)

21:30   “Let’s dream of nature”, Jenya Gorin  (Russia)

“Stances for Keti”, Levan Tsulukidze (Georgia)

“Waves’ secret keeper – message to sea”, Levan Tsulukidze (Georgia)

Festival Sponsors - Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal, Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, fund “Open Society – Georgia”

Festival Supporters – Polish Film Institute, British Council, ­­­HQ propaganda, Singular Group, Tour Company “Wonderland”, Cinema APOLO, Iveria Beach Café, Grand Grill, Sinatra Café, Facebook Cafe

Festival General Media Partner -  Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV

Festival Media Partners - Radio Fortuna / Fortuna +, Palitra Media, Adajra Tv, Artarea TV, STYLE  TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publisity Group (www.publicity.ge) , Film New Euorpe (www.filmneweurope.com)

For general info abut festival contact – info@biaff.org

For accreditation – press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) as well as on Facebook page – www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi

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“Batumi Film Festival is officially opened. First competition day began with the film “Back to the Square”. This is the second work of the Documentary Film Director Petr Lom, (the first was “Bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan”) depicting the severe reality of post-revolutionary Egypt.” Notwithstanding the influence of Egyptian forces and part of the society, he could show real protest and feelings of humiliated people of Egypt. Film is very emotional and affecting.  

The second film was “Battle of Warsaw - 1920”, Jerzy Hoffman, which was projected at the opening ceremony of BIAFF as well. Master Class of the film director was also planned for the BIAFF, though, unfortunately, Jerzy Hofmann could not arrive at this time.    

The third film was from in festival feature films selection: “In the Darkness” by Agnieszka Holland. Her name is famous and well appreciated among intellectual film vultures. Her debut “Provincial Actors” received International Critics Prize at Cannes Film Festival, in 1980. Her film “In the darkness” is based on facts. Director was successful to show the whole cruelness of holocaust, attitude of the society to Jews. Human instinct to survive is well depicted in her film, showing a face of a real hero, with all his imperfections, avoiding stereotyped, sacred image of the saviour. Film is very emotional, told heartwarmingly and keeping the spectators stunned during the whole film. 

Next film was in competition film by Ukrainian film director Eva Neyman “House with Turret”. Film is exemplary for those to learn how to make masterpiece with small budget. Film is very slow in action, we may compare it to the works of Andrei Tarkovsky. Film is made based on autobiographic novel of Friedrich Gorenstein (Author of Solaris). Film is about soviet life during WWII, namely, struggle of 8 years old boy with the surrounding imperfect society. This wonderful work helps the spectators to think more deeply about the issues presented in the film. 

The first festival day was closed with “Holy Motors”, a film by Leos Carax, from  master collection. French film director is very famous amongst art-house lovers, thus the Movie Theater was full of spectators. Besides, anyone who was unable to attend the film, will have another opportunity to watch the film on September 22, at “Apollo”, at 14:30 p.m.

Thus, the first day of the Festival was very successful and pleasant for art-house film vultures.  

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In honour of the Turkish Film Director Nui Bilge Ceylan a meeting was arranged in the Consulate of Turkey, in Batumi. Administration members of BIAFF, guests and media representatives attended the meeting. Consul General Engin Arikan welcomed his guests and announced that he is the great admirer of Ceylan’s works.  He admitted that the works of Nuri Bilge Ceylan played important role in the Turkish culture. Mr. Engin Arikan expressed his thanks to the administration of BIAFF for presenting special award of the Festival to the Turkish film director.

During the meeting, Consul also talked about the developments of Batumi and especially admitted local and international cultural events arranged in the city.        

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On September 16, VII Batumi International Film Festival was opened at movie theater “Apollo”.

At the Opening Ceremony, Georgian film director and Head of Jury Eldar Shengelaya was awarded with special award for his contribution to world cinema and BIAFF administration presented special award to the Turkish film director Nuri Bilge Ceylan.

On September 17, official, in competition program will be launched – “Back to the Square” – Peter Lom/Norway/Canada, 12:00 o’clock;  “Battle of Warsaw 1920” – Jerzy Hoffman, Poland – 16:30 p.m.; FC1 “In the darkness” – Agnieszka Holland, Canada/Germany/Poland – 19:30 – FC2  - “House with Turret” Eva Neyman, Ukraine.

“Holy Motors” by Leos Carax, France/Germany at 22:30 p.m. will be projected at the movie theater “Apollo”. Leos Carax finished the film in December of 2011. “Holy Motors”” Is the last work of the famous French film director for the last 13 years. Film was well accepted by Cannes Film Festival. Thus, guests of the BIAFF shall be honoured to attend “Holy Motors”” screening on September 17:00, 22:30 p.m.       

Festival Sponsors - Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal, Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, fund “Open Society – Georgia”

Festival Supporters – Polish Film Institute, British Council, ­­­HQ propaganda, Singular Group, Tour Company “Wonderland”, Cinema APOLO, Iveria Beach Café, Grand Grill, Sinatra Café, Facebook Cafe

Festival General Media Partner -  Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV

Festival Media Partners - Radio Fortuna / Fortuna +, Palitra Media, Adajra Tv, Artarea TV, STYLE  TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publisity Group (www.publicity.ge) , Film New Euorpe (www.filmneweurope.com)

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BIAFF 2012 film screenings wil be held in:

Cinema Apollo - 17 Memed Abashidze str.  

- Radisson Hotel - 1 Rustaveli str. 

- Seaside cafe  "IVERIA BEACH" - In front of Aplpahabet Tower on a beach.  At 21.30 pm. will be open-air screenings at beach cafe.    

See bellow film screenings daily schedule by venues:

   Cinema “Apollo”

  HOTEL RADISSON BLUE BATUMI (ballroom) & Seaside café “Iveria Beach”(Open-air screenings)  – film screenings schedule 

  NOTE:  - SC – International Short Films Competition,  EFA – European Film Academy Short Films Collection

       - HOTEL RADISSON BLUE BATUMI  -  1 Rustaveli Street;    “Iveria Beach”   – Seaside café on a beach in front of “Alphabet Tower”

EFA 1 -  101 min;   Berik,  Daniel Joseph Borgman, Denmark, 2011, 16 min.; Derby, Paul Negoescu, Romania, 2011, 15 min.; Jessi, Mariejosephin Schneider, Germany, 2011, 31 min.; Little Children, Big Words, Lisa James Larsson,Sweden, 2011, 12 min.; The Grat Race, Kote Camacho, Spain, 7 min.; The Wholly Family, Terry Gilliam, Italy, 2011, 20 min.

EFA 2 -  116 min., Frozen Stories, Grzegorz Jaroszuk, Poland, 2011, 26 min.; Hypercrisis, Josef Dabernig, Austria, 2011, 17 min.; Incident by the Bank, Ruben Ostlund, Sweden, 2011, 12 min.; Sundays,Valery Rosier, Belgium, 2011, 16 min.; The Unliving, Hugo Lilja, Sweden, 2011, 28 min.; The Wolves, Alberto De Michele, Italy/Netherlands, 2011, 17 min.

-     SC1-  (103 min.) - Insignificant Details of the Accidental Episode, Mikhail Mestetsky, Russia, 2012; 28 min.; Whore, Dmitry Suvorov, Russia; 2012; 23 min.; Let our lives continue in others, Georgy Molodtsov,  Russia, 2011; 29 min.; Save and Keep, Olga Shungina-Moskalenko, Ukraine, 2012; 14 min.; Cradle of Destiny, Serhiy Siliava,  Ukraine, 2011, 8 min.

-     SC2 (100 min.) - Armaginden, Philipp Kaessbohrer, Germany, 2011, 23 min.; Last day of Loro Shestani,  Sokol keraj, Albania/Romania/Colombia/Bulgaria; 2012, 30 min.; White Square, Ivan Pavljutskov, Estonia, 2012; 17 min; Sacha the bear, Henri Desaunay, France, 2012; 12 min; On the Beach, Marie-Elsa Sgualdo, Switzerland, 2012; 17 min.

-     SC3 (115 min.) - Grandmothers, Afarin Eghbal, UK, 2011; 9 min.;  Pitch Black Heist, John Maclean, UK, 2012; 14 min.; The Curse, Fyzal Boulifa, UK, 2012; 16 min; Paparazzi, Piotr Bernas, Poland, 2011; 33 min.; Three days of Freedom, Lukasz  Borowski, Poland, 2011; 27 min.; Willy, Bartosz Kruhlik, Poland, 2011; 15 min.

-     SC4 (135 min.) - Blames and Flames, Mohammadreza Farzad, Iran, 2011; 24 min.; Born of human, Mazdak Mirabedini, Iran, 2011; 24 min.; Dog Leash, Eti Tsitsko, Israel, 2012; 26 min.; Silent River, Anca Miruna Lazarescu, Romania/Germany, 2011; 30 min; White Blood, Khayam Abdullayev, Elmaddin Aliyev, Azerbaijan, 2012; 14 min.; Beacon, Fariz Ahmedov, Azerbaijan, 2012; 16 min.

-     SC5 -  Before Two Weeks, Papuna Mosidze, Georgia, 2011; 28 min.; Black Mulberry, Gabriel Razmadze, Georgia, 2012; 22 min.; Carrot Soup, Salome Sagaradze, Georgia, 2012; 6 min.; Most Precious, Soso Bliadze, Georgia, 2012; 28 min.; Watermelon, Tato Kotetishvili, Georgia, 2012; 11 min.;

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Legendary film maker from hungary, Bela Tarr was added to the list of honorary guests of BIAFF 2012. 

Bela Tarr will held masterclass on 22 September  in the hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, after which will be shown his last masterpiece TURINE HORSE, which was premiered at Berlinale Film Festival in 2011 and recieved Jury Grand Prix. 

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One of the best  film  of 2012, "Holy Motors" by Leos Carax will be screened at BIAFF festival in Master Collection section.   

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Batumi 7th International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF), 16-23 September 2012.

BIAFF was established in 2006. The founder and organizer – Batumi Art-house “ARGANI”, official partner – Batumi City Hall.

BIAFF management announce full list of films of BIAFF 2012 program:

OPENING FILM - Battle of Warsawa 1920, Jerzy Hoffman, Poland, 2011; 112 min.

International Competition - Feature Films Section

1. Almost Man, Martin Lund, Norway, 2012; 80 min.
2. Beyond the Hill, Emin Alper, Turkey, 2012; 94 min.
3. Broken, Rufus Norris, UK, 2012; 90 min.
4. Chicken with Plums, Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud, France/Belgium/Germany, 2011; 93 min.
5. House with Turret, Eva Neyman, Ukraine, 2012; 81 min. 
6. In Darkness, Agnieszka Holland, Poland, 2011; 147 min.
7. In the Fog, Sergei Loznitsa, Germany/Netherlands/Belarus/ Russia/Latvia, 2012; 127 min.
8. Lonely Island, Peeter Sim, Estonia/Belarus/Germany, 2012; 100 min.
9. The Last Step, Ali Mosaffa, Iran, 2012; 88 min.

International Competition - Documentary Films Section

1. Argentinian Lessons, Wojciech Staron, Poland, 2011;  56 min.
2. Back to the Square, Peter Lom, Norway/Canada, 2012; 83 min.
3. Canned Dreams, Katja Gauriloff, Finland, 2012; 81 min. 
4. La Bela Vista, Alicia Cano, Uruguay/Germany, 2012; 63 min.
5. My Home, Mohsen Amirosafiri, Iran, 2012; 49 min.
6. Nachman, Alexander Shapiro, Ukraine, 2012; 41 min.
7. Noseland, Aleksey Igudesman, Austria, 2012; 82 min.
8. Reluctant Revolution, Sean McAllister, UK/Ireland, 2012; 70 min.
9. Special Flight, Fernand Melgar, Switzerland, 2011; 100 min.

International Competition – Short Films Section

1. Before Two Weeks, Papuna Mosidze, Georgia, 2011; 28 min.
2. Black Mulberry, Gabriel Razmadze, Georgia, 2012; 22 min.
3. Carrot Soup, Salome Sagaradze, Georgia, 2012; 6 min.
4. Most Precious, Soso Bliadze, Georgia, 2012; 28 min.
5. Watermelon, Tato Kotetishvili, Georgia, 2012; 11 min.
6. Armaginden, Philipp Kaessbohrer, Germany, 2011, 23 min.
7. Beacon, Fariz Ahmedov, Azerbaijan, 2012; 16 min.
8. Blames and Flames, Mohammadreza Farzad, Iran, 2011; 24 min.
9. Born of human, Mazdak Mirabedini, Iran, 2011; 24 min.
10. Cradle of Destiny, Serhiy Siliava,  Ukraine, 2011, 8 min.
11. Dog Leash, Eti Tsitsko, Israel, 2012; 26 min.
12. Grandmothers, Afarin Eghbal, UK, 2011; 9 min.
13. Insignificant Details of the Accidental Episode, Mikhail Mestetsky, Russia, 2012; 28 min.
14. Last day of Loro Shestani,  Sokol keraj, Albania/Romania/Colombia/Bulgaria; 2012, 30 min.          
15. Let our lives continue in others, Georgy Molodtsov,  Russia, 2011; 29 min. 
16. On the Beach, Marie-Elsa Sgualdo, Switzerland, 2012; 17 min.
17. Paparazzi, Piotr Bernas, Poland, 2011; 33 min.
18. Pitch Black Heist, John Maclean, UK, 2012; 14 min.
19. Sacha the bear, Henri Desaunay, France, 2012; 12 min.
20. Save and Keep, Olga Shungina-Moskalenko, Ukraine, 2012; 14 min.
21. Silent River, Anca MirunaLazarescu, Romania/Germany, 2011; 30 min.
22. The Curse, Fyzal Boulifa, UK, 2012; 16 min.
23. Three days of Freedom, Lukasz  Borowski, Poland, 2011; 27 min.
24. White Blood, Khayam Abdullayev, Elmaddin Aliyev, Azerbaijan, 2012; 14 min.
25. White Square, Ivan Pavljutskov, Estonia, 2012; 17 min. 
26. Whore, Dmitry Suvorov, Russia; 2012; 23 min.
27. Willy, Bartosz Kruhlik, Poland, 2011; 15 min.

SILK ROAD COUNTRIES SECTION

1. Modest Reception,  Mani Haghighi, Iran, 2012; 100 min.
2. Future Lasts Forever,  Alper Ozcan, Turkey/Germany/France, 2012; 108 min.
3. Bakhmaro, Salome Jashi, Georgia, 2011; 60 min.
4. Keep Smiling, Rusudan Chkonia, Georgia; 2012; 110 min.
5. Let’s Dream of Nature, Jenya Gorin, Russia 2012; 30 min.
6. Stances for Keti & of waves: message to sea, Levan Tsulukidze, Georgia, 2012; 8 min.

MASTERS COLLECTION  

1. Battle of Warsawa 1920, Jerzy Hoffman, Poland, 2011; 112 min.
2. Distant, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Turkey, 2002; 110 min.
3. Once upon a time in Anatolya, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Turkey/ Bosnia Herzegovina, 2011; 150 min.
4. The Angel’s Share, Ken Loach, UK/ France/Belgium/Italy, 2012; 107 min.
5. The Orange Suit,  Dariush Mehrjui, Iran, 2012; 107 min.

“SHORT MATTERS!”  -  European Film Academy’s Short Film Tour 

1. Berik, Daniel Joseph Borgman, Denmark, 2011; 16 min.
2. Derby, Paul Negoescu, Romania, 2011; 15 min.
3. Hypercrisis, Josef Dabernig, Austria, 2011; 17 min.
4. Incident by the Bank, Ruben Ostlund, Sweden, 2011; 12 min.
5. Jessi, Mariejosephin Schneider, Germany, 2011; 31 min.
6. Little Children, Big Words, Lisa James Larsson, Sweden, 2011; 12 min.
7. Frozen Stories, Grzegorz Jaroszuk, Poland, 2011; 26 min.
8. Sundays, Valery Rosier, Belgium, 2011; 16 min.
9. The Great Race, Kote Camacho, Spain, 2011; 7 min.
10. The Unliving, Hugo Lilja, Sweden, 2011; 28 min.
11. The Wholly Family, Terry Gilliam, Italy, 2011;  20 min.
12. The Wolves, Alberto De Michele, Italy/Netherlands, 2011;  17 mi

Croatian SHORTS 

1. Dirty Little Bubbles, Ivan Livaković,  Croatia, 2009 ; 12 min.
2. First Lady of Dubrava, Barbara Vekarić, Croatia, 2011; 20 min.  
3. Then I see Tanja,  Juraj Lerotić, Croatia, 2010; 34 min.
4. Why Elephants? Marko Meštrović, Croatia, 2012; 8 min

CAUCADOC  PROGRAM 

1. The Silence of Peleshian, Pietro Marcello, Italy,  2011; 52 min.
2. The Mouth of the Wolf, Pietro Marcello, Italy,  2009; 76 min.

Festival Sponsors - Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal, Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, fund “Open Society – Georgia”

Festival Supporters – Polish Film Institute, British Council, ­­­HQ propaganda, Singular Group, Tour Company “Wonderland”, Cinema APOLO, Iveria Beach Café, Grand Grill, Sinatra Café, Facebook Cafe

Festival General Media Partner -  Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV

Festival Media Partners - Radio Fortuna / Fortuna +, Palitra Media, Adajra Tv, Artarea TV, STYLE  TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publisity Group (www.publicity.ge) , Film New Euorpe (www.filmneweurope.com)

For general info abut festival contact – info@biaff.org

For accreditation – press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) as well as on Facebook page – www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi

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Batumi 7^th International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) will take place during 16-23 September 2012. BIAFF was established in 2006. The founder and organizer – Batumi Art-House “ARGANI”, official partner – Batumi City Hall.

Festival Venues – Cinema APOLO, Ballroom of Radisson Blue Batumi.

During BIAFF 2011, by supporting Georgian National film Centre was organized “BIAFF INDUSTRRY MEETING” in which participated European film Academy, fund of H. Bals (Rotterdam film festival), EAVE, film institute of Poland, representatives and producers of A. Wajda School.

On BIAFF 2012 “BIAFF INDUSTRY MEETING” continues and will take place during 21-22 September. In this days will be organized “Polish-Georgian” and “Turkish-Georgian” meetings, during which is planned visits of  5-6 producers/directors from Poland and 8 producers/directors from Turkey. Meeting will by attended also by the representatives of Ministry of Education, Culture and sports of autonomous republic of Adjara, who will present “Regional Film fund of Adjara”, Georgian Film Centre and Polish Film Institute (PISF).

Major goal of “BIAFF 2012 INDUSTRY MEETING”   is to improve cooperation and networking of Polish and Turkish producers with Georgian directors and producers with the purpose of making joint projects. We choose Poland and Turkey, as important countries to improve co-production in cinema sector. The participants can make familiar with film production financing, co-production process in Poland, Turkey and Georgia, financial remedies, co-production opportunities, determine perspectives of future cooperation and share practice in European co-production. also will be summarized opinions of participants about future meetings and additional components (ex: pitching).

BIAFF management is going to make the Polish-Georgian and Georgian-Turkish meetings annual one (in future may be added Ukraine) and to attract supporters/funds from  In BIAFF is planning this regard from Georgian, Polish and Turkish side. Under “BIAFF INDUSTRRY MEETING” can be developed the platform (can be added “pitching” for film projects), which will improve effective co-operation and co-production between 3 countries (and from next year may be including Ukraine).

From Polish side will be presented - Radosław Piwowarski (producer/director), Ryszard Brylski (director), Krzysztof Kopczynski (EUREKA MEDIA Ltd), Anna Wydra (OTTER FILMS), jerzy Sladkowsk (producer, representative of Polish film institute). 

From Turkish side meeting will attend - Guner Gulen-Yalan Dunya Film Yapim Ltd.,       Alper Ozcan- NAR Film, Huseyin Karabey, Asi Film, Daghan Celayir, Filmpark, Tolga Esmer- Sinefilm, Bertrand Glosset - Caravan Film, Derya Tarim- Lacivert Film, Dervis Zaim- producer, Enis Kostepen - Bulut Films, Guillaume Deseille - Arizona Films (France).

All parties, interested to participate in “BIAFF 2012 INDUSTRRY MEETINGS”   can contact us on email – info@biaff.org

On BIAFF 2012, beside interesting films and “BIAFF 2012 INDUSTRRY MEETINGS” is planned master classes/meetings with following directors:

-      Jerzzy Hoffman (Poland);

-      Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Turkey);

-      Eldar Shengelaia (Georgia); 

-      Sean McAlister (UK);

-      Pietro Marcello (Italy) – CAUCADOC project.

Festival Sponsors – Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal, Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, Fund “Open Society – Georgia”.

Festival Supporters – Polish Film Institute, British Council, HQ propaganda, Singular Group, Tour Company “Wonderland”, Cinema APOLO , World Hotel, Royal Hotel, Iveria Beach Café, Grand Grill Restaurant

Festival General Media Partner – Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV.

Festival Media Partners – Radio Fortuna/Fortuna+, Palitra Media, Adjara TV, Artarea TV, STYLE TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publicity Group (www.publicity.ge), Film New Europe (www.filmneweurope.com).

For general info abut festival contact – info@biaff.org

For accreditation – press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) as well as on Facebook page – www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi

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Batumi 7th International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF), 16-23 September 2012.

BIAFF was established in 2006. The founder and organizer – Batumi Art-house “ARGANI”, official partner – Batumi City Hall.

Festival Venues – Cinema Apolo, Ballroom of Radisson Blue Batumi

BIAFF 2012 Jury of International Feature films competition section   

1.  Chairman  - Eldar Shengelaia, Georgia  
2. Sergei Lavrentiev, Russia
3. Nick Holdsworth, UK      
4. Gyorgy Palfi, Hungary
5. Ryszard Brylski, Poland    

BIAFF 2012  Program of International Feature films competition section   

1.         Almost Man, Martin Lund, Norway, 2012; 80 min.

2.         Beyond the Hills, Turkey,  Emin Alper, Turkey, 2012; 94 min. 

3.         Broken, Rufus Norris, UK, 2012; 90 min.

4.         Chicken with Plums, by  Marjane Satrapi/Vincent Paronnaud, France/Belgium/Germany, 2011; 93 min.

5.         House on Bashenky by Eva Neyman, Ukraine, 2012; 81 min.  

6.         In Darkness, Agnieszka Holland, Poland, 2011; 147 min.

7.  In the Fog by Sergei  Loznitsa, Germany/Netherlands/Belarus/ Russia/Latvia, 2012; 127 min.

8.    Lonely Island, by Peeter Sim, Estonia/Belarus/Germany, 2012; 100 min.

9.   The Last Step by Ali Mosaffa, Iran, 2012; 88 min.

Festival Sponsors - Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal, Hotel Radisson Blue Batumi, fund “Open Society – Georgia”

Festival Supporters –Polish Film Institute, British Council, ­­­HQ propaganda, Singular Group, Tour Company “Wonderland”, Cinema APOLO

Festival General Media Partner -  Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV

Festival Media Partners - Radio Fortuna / Fortuna +, Palitra Media, Adajra Tv, Artarea TV, STYLE  TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publisity Group (www.publicity.ge) , Film New Euorpe (www.filmneweurope.com)

For general info about festival contact - info@biaff.org

For accreditation  -  press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) as well as on Facebook page - www.facebook.com/BIAFFBATUMI

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BIAFF 2012  Doc Films Competition section program and Jury   announced

Batumi 7th International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF), 16-23 September 2012.

BIAFF was established in 2006. The founder and organizer – Batumi Art-house “ARGANI”, official partner – Batumi City Hall.

Festival Supporters – fund “Open Society – Georgia”, Polish Film Institute, British Council, Company “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal.

Festival General Media Partner -  Georgian Public Broadcaster and PIK TV

Festival Media Partners - Radio Fortuna / Fortuna +, Palitra Media, Adajra Tv, Artarea TV,STYLE  TV (www.style-tv.ru), Magazine – “Reiting”, “Bomond”, “Tbilisi OUT”, Newspaper “Georgia Today”. Online agencies – “Interpressnews” (www.ipn.ge), Publisity Group (www.publicity.ge)  

Batumi International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) is being held annually in Batumi and is one of the major cultural events Georgia.  Among the honorary guests of festival were – Krzysztof Zanussi, Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Jerzy Stuhr, Zbigniew Rybczyński (Poland), Jos Stelling (Netherlands), Otar Iosseliani, Mikheil Kobakhidze, Nino Kirtadze (France/Georgia), Nana Jorjadze, Irakli Kvirikadze (Georgia), Manijeh Hekmat, Dariush Mehrjui, Mohsen Amir Yousefi, Abbas Kiarostami, Ramtin Lavafipour (Iran), Paweł Pawlikowski (UK/Poland), Sidiqq Barmak (Afganistan) etc.

In this year BIAFF program will be presented in different sections with almost 40 full-length films and 40 short length films from 20-22 countries.

BIAFF management already arranged choosing of festival’s short length film international competition Jury and short length films.

BIAFF 2012 Doc films competition Jury:

1. The head of the Jury -  Radosław Piwowarski (Poland)
2. Fardin Sahebzamani, Iran
3. Guner Guler, Turkey
4. Sergey Bukovsky, Ukraine
5. Nino Orjonikidze , Georgia

BIAFF 2012 Doc Films competition section:

1.         Argentinian Lessons, Wojciech Staron Poland, 2011;  56 min.

2.         Back to the Square, by Peter Lom, Norway/Canada, 2012; 83 min.

3.         Canned Dreams, by Katja Gauriloff, Finland, 2012; 81 min. 

4.         La Bela Vista, by Alicia Cano, Uruguay/Germany, 2012; 63 min.

5.         My Home, Mohsen Amirosafiri, Iran, 2012; 49 min.

6.         Nachman, Alexander Shapiro, Ukraine, 2012; 41 min.

7.         Noseland, Aleksey Igudesman, Austria, 2012; 82 min.

8.         Reluctant Revolution, Sean McAllister, UK/Ireland, 2012; 70 min.

9.         Special Flight, Fernand Melgar, Switzerland, 2011; 100 min.

For general info about festival contact - info@biaff.org

For media  accreditation  -  press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) and also on Facebook page - www.facebook.com/BIAFFBATUMI

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Batumi 7th International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF), 16-23 September 2012. 
BIAFF was established in 2006. The founder and organizer – Batumi Art-house “ARGANI”, official partner – Batumi City Hall.

 
Festival Supporters – “Open Society – Georgia” Fund, Polish Film Institute, British Council, “Airzena”, Batumi International Container Terminal.

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Batumi International Art-House Film Festival (BIAFF) is being held annually in Batumi and is one of the major cultural events Georgia.Among the honorary guests of festival were – Krzysztof Zanussi, Jerzy Radziwiłowicz, Jerzy Stuhr, Zbigniew Rybczyński (Poland), Jos Stelling (Netherlands), Otar Iosseliani, Mikheil Kobakhidze, Nino Kirtadze (France/Georgia), Nana Jorjadze, Irakli Kvirikadze (Georgia), Manijeh Hekmat, Dariush Mehrjui, Mohsen Amir Yousefi, Abbas Kiarostami, Ramtin Lavafipour (Iran), Paweł Pawlikowski (UK/Poland), Sidiqq Barmak (Afganistan) etc.

 
This year BIAFF program present 40 full-length films and 40 short length films from 20-22 countries.
BIAFF has chosen the members of Short film international Jury and short length films for the competition.

In this year BIAFF program will be presented in different sections with almost 40 full-length films and 40 short length films from 20-22 countries.

BIAFF management already arranged choosing of festival’s short length film international competition Jury and short length films.

BIAFF 2012 short length films competition Jury:

1. The head of the Jury -  Sitora Alieva, Russia  
2. Krzysztof Kopczynski, Poland    
3. Irina  Romanchenko, Ukraine
4. Michal Klimkiewicz, Poland
5. Dato Janelidze, Georgia

BIAFF 2012 short length films competition section:

1. Before Two Weeks, Papuna Mosidze, Georgia, 2011; 28 min.
2. Black Mulberry, Georgia, 2012; 22 min.
3. Carrot Soup, Salome Sagaradze, 2012; 6 min.
4. Most Precious, Soso Bliadze, Georgia, 2012; 28 min.
5. Watermelon, Tato Kotetishvili, Georgia, 2012; 11 min.
6. The last day of Loro Shestani,  by Sokol keraj, Albania/Romania/Colombia/Bulgaria; 2012, 30 min.          
7. Beacon, Fariz Ahmedov, Azerbaijan, 2012;
8. White Blood, Khayyam Abdullayev & Elmaddin Aliyev, Azerbaijan, 2012; 14 min.
9. White Quadrant, by Ivan Pavljutskov, Estonia, 2012; 17,24 min. 
10. Sacha the bear, Henri Desaunay, France, 2012; 12 min.
11. Silent River, by Anca Miruna Lazarescu, Romania/Germany, 2011; 30 min.
12. Dog Leash, Eti Tsitsko, Israel, 2012; 26 min.
13. Born of human, by Mazdak Mirabedini, Iran, 2011; 24 min.
14. Blames and Flames, Iran, 2011; 24 min.
15. Paparazi, Piotr Bernas, Poland, 2011; 33 min.
16. Three days of Freedom, Lukasz  Borowski, Poland, 2011; 27 min.
17. Willy, Bartosz Kruhlik, Poland, 2011; 15 min.
18. On the Beach, Marie-Elsa Sgualdo, Switzerland, 2012; 17 min.
19. Let our lives continue in others, by Georgy Molodtsov,  Russia, 2012; 29 min. 
20. Train, Mikhail Mestetsky, Russia, 2012; 28 min.
21. Whore, Dmitry Suvorov, Russia; 2012; 23 min.
22. Cradle of Destiny,  Ukraine, 2012
23. Save and Keep, Olga Shungina-Moskalenko, Ukraine, 2012;
24. The Curse, Fyzal Boulifa, UK, 2012; 17 min.
25. Grandmothers, UK, 2011; 9 min.
26. Pitch Black Heist, John Maclean, UK, 2012; 13 min. 

European Film Academy program  „SHORT MATTERS!”  - Short  films collection

1. BERIK by Daniel Joseph Borgman (Denmark, 16 min, fiction)
2. DERBY by Paul Negoescu (Romania, 15 min, fiction)
3. HYPERCRISIS by Josef Dabernig (Austria, 17 min, experimental)
4. INCIDENT BY A BANK  by Ruben Ostlund (Sweden, 12 min, fiction)
5. JESSI by Mariejosephin Schneider (Germany, 31 min, fiction)
6. LITTLE CHILDREN, BIG WORDS  by Lisa James Larsson, (Sweden, 12 min, fiction)
7. OPOWIEŚCI Z CHŁODNI   by Grzegorz Jaroszuk (Poland, 26 min, fiction)
8. OUT   by Roee Rosen (Israel, 35 min, fiction)
9. SUNDAYS   by Valery Rosier (Belgium, 16 min, fiction)
10. THE GREAT RACE  ) by Kote Camacho (Spain, 7 min, fiction)
11. THE UNLIVING   by Hugo Lilja (Sweden, 28 min, fiction)
12. THE WHOLLY FAMILY by Terry Gilliam (Italy, 20 min, fiction)
13. THE WOLVES   by Alberto De Michele (Italy/the Netherlands, 17 min, documentary)

For general info about festival contact - info@biaff.org

For accreditation  -  press@biaff.org

News about festival will be published on our web-page (www.biaff.org) and also on Facebook page - www.facebook.com/BIAFFBATUMI

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Postcode Films and BIAFF are very excited to announce the launch of Kino Futures.

Developed in partnership with the British Council, Kino Futures is a series of documentary workshops in the Black Sea region, aiming to engage and develop the talents of young filmmakers, as well as create a series of film ‘postcards’ that will be relayed throughout the region and internationally.

The project will begin this year at the Batumi Art House Film Festival in Georgia, in September 2012, where the workshops will be led by Elhum Shakerifar, Ed Owles, and will include master-classes with award-winning British filmmaker Sean McAllister.

We will work with 3 groups to produce short films during the week. Each group will be made up of 4 people (film makers, script-writer, camera man) who will work together to produce a short film and benefit from the in depth support of facilitators on areas including production, pitching and editing. Please note that workshops will be in English. Applications from individuals as well as groups of 4 will be accepted – if applying as an individual, you will be put into a group of 4 with whom you will work to be a short film.

CALL FOR PROJECTS

Participants are invited to apply to take part in KINO FUTURES, application are open until the 20^th August 2012. Selections will be announced by 28^th August. 

Workshops will take place between 17^th and 22^nd September 2012, during the BIAFF in Batumi. Some preparatory sessions will be held online before the workshop.

Who can participate -  Young  film makers and students of film schools from Georgia. 

PARTICIPATION is free of charge ! 

APPLY TO BE PART OF KINO FUTURES

-      Name

-      Age

-      Background in film, including role in film

-      Other relevant points or work

-      Filmography to date

-      What do you expect to get out of this workshop?

Idea for a FILM POSTCARD

What we mean by ‘Film Postcard’ is an idea for the short film that will be produced during the week, and will become part of the film relay that will next travel to Ukraine. Postcode Films often works to build portraits of people and places, and we encourage filmmakers to make films about things that are new to them. Suggestions could be to go to an area you don’t know, speak to a community member that you’ve heard about but never met, etc. We are keen to you to tell a story about life in Georgia, in however big or small a way. This is the place to tell us your thoughts on what your film ‘postcard’ to Ukraine would be – both the story, and the style!

Please send your applications back to: submission@biaff.org  by 20^th August 2013

Selected participants will be notified by 28^th August 2013

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Batumi art house “Argani”/BIAFF International Film Festival started  BIAFF summer film school which is held in Batumi during 28 July – 3 August, 2012.

Supporters -   “Open Society – Georgia Foundation” and Ministry of Batumi Education, Culture and Sport.

Partners - Batumi Art University, Shote Rustaveli state University of Theater and Cinema.

 Information about BIAFF Summer Film school 2012

Place and timing -  Batumi,  28 July – 3 August,  2012;  6 days, 7 hours per day.

The theme of summer school in 2012 –“Script Development”

Invited trainer - Mr. Paul Cronin (London Film school). The information about trainer -http://www.lfs.org.uk/courses/workshops/directing/wsdir03/index.php

The participants:   22 participants (Batumi and Tbilisi based young film makers). For selection purposes call for application was announced via BIAFF web-site, Facebook page, partners’ networks etc. During the selection BIAFF management used the following selection criteria:

- Previous films

- The film project or script idea for development

- Motivation letter

- Recommendation Letters

Format of training - The summer school will incorporate in itself the training and discussions/analyses of practical cases. It will involves theoretical part, detailed/practice oriented lectures and combinations of practical work/case studies, review participants’ scripts etc.

The outline of workshop -  “Mackendrick on Film” (See for more detailed information http://www.thestickingplace.com/film/films/mackendrick-on-film/study-sheets-pdf )

Mackendrick on Film is an educational project constructed around British film director Alexander Mackendrick‘s legendary teachings on cinema, and takes as its starting point his book On Film-Making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director, a 300-page collection of writings and sketches, edited by Paul Cronin with a foreword by Martin Scorsese.

Structured into nine parts, the project is based on Mackendrick’s book On Film-Making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director and is designed to be a self-contained introduction to film-making. Constantly being re-worked, fine-tuned and augmented, Mackendrick on Film (flyer here) has been seen at colleges and festivals worldwide, including NYU, UCLA, USC, CalArts, theUniversity of London and the Tribeca Film Festival, as well as the Directors Guild of Great Britain and the Binger Filmlab in Amsterdam. Mackendrick on Film is also screened regularly at the London Film School. A version has also been prepared for film festivals.  

BIAFF Summer Film School Future Plans

In next years through BIAFF contacts and partner network we consider involvement of some Georgian and foreign film makers such as - Jos Stelling (Netherlands), Zbygnev Rybchinski (Poland), Nino KIrtadze (Georgia / France), Abbas Kiarostami (Iran), Krzystof Zanussi (Poland) etc.

For long term perspectives we consider cooperation opportunities with some film schools in Poland, Turkey, UK, USA etc.  Our partner network will provide necessary support in this. As well as we will work to attract the potential sponsors, funds etc. for further development of BIAFF summer film school.

BIAFF summer school participants also can have opportunity to come to BIAFF festival and network with attending film producers, industry representatives to promote to them their film projects at  BIAFF “INDUSTRY MEETINGS”.  As well as BIAFF will be assisting them in networking within cinema/film festival industry and providing additional informational support about existing opportunities of film project development.

 BIAFF Summer Film School 2012 -  List of Participants

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BIAFF will close application for Bloggers Workshop and Blogger competition at BIAFF 2012 on 25 July. 

The selected bloggers who will take part in 2 day workshop and BIAFF blogger competition organized by BIAFF through support of Open Society Fund / OSGF will be announced by 5 August. 

Blogger workshop's topic will be "Importance of Social media for popularizationb of Art/Cultural Events". This will be two day workshop  conducted during BIAFF festival.  The seminar will be led by one or two major social media consultants from Georgia. The beneficiaries/participants – artists/film makers, people involved in the arts and Georgian bloggers. They will receive information on the modern trends of internet and social media marketing, focusing on events/art promotion. This seminar will have an interactive workshop where there will be an opportunity to discuss possibilities on the ways to use social media/internet tools for promotion of Batumi and Adjara regional events. 

It will be also very effective since BIAFF will be inviting approximately 20 Bloggers (most active and popular ones) to provide the coverage for BIAFF 2011 via social media (Facebook, Blogs, Twitter, etc.). They will also participate in workshop and provide their input.  

A competition for bloggers, announced prior to the 2012 festival, will provide bloggers the opportunity to compete to be selected as one of the top 3 bloggers for next year film festival in . The top 3 selected bloggers will be Official bloggers of BIAFF and will be invited to the  film festival as guests at BIAFF’s cost and will be involved in coordination of BIAFF / BAHA  web-blog 

For information contact us:

Zviad Eliziani  - E-mail: info@biaff.org; Mob:574 482 181 

Gocha Gabodze- E-mail: gabo@gabo.ge;  Mob: 598 359 050

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BIAFF management in July  attended 2 international film festivals – Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (www.kviff.com) and Golden Apricot Film festival in Yerevan (www.gaiff.am).

During the festivals it was arranged interesting meetings with various film makers, producers as well as new films were seen for potential selection.  Both festival attandence was fruitful for BIAFF in terms of film selection for BIAFF 2012 program. Also, at this festivals were selected remaining Jury members for BIAFF’s international competition sections and potential guests.

Some interesting titles which will be screened at BIAFF will include:   In Darkness, Agnieszka Holland, Poland, 2011;  Living by Vasili Sigarev, Russia, 2012;  In the Fog by Sergei Loznitsa, Russia/Germany, 2012; The Last Step by Ali Mosaffa, Iran; Reluctant Revolution, Sean McAllister, UK, 2012; Back to the Square, by Peter Lom; Norway/Canda, 2012; 83 min.; Modest Reception by Mani Haghighi, Iran, 2012; The Orange Suit by Dariush Mehrjui.

BIAFF Jury memebrs will include in various sections - Sergei Lavrentiev, Russia; Nick Holdsworth, UK (Variety Magazine), Sitora Alieva, Russia, Gyorgy Palf, Hungary   etc.

Final Jury of BIAFF 2012 for International Feature, Doc and Short competitions will be finally formed by middle of August.

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Batumi Art-House ARGANI/BIAFF film festival on 27 June is organizing  the presentation of BIAFF new-web-site and outcomes of OSGF funded BIAFF institutional development project.

During presentation will be presented following information:

-          BIAFF new web-site and LOGO

-          BIAFF summer film school

-          BIAFF documentary workshop – joint Georgian-British Project

-          BIAFF workshop and competition for bloggers

Presentation venue –  USAID Democracy involvement Center, 62-64 Parnavaz Mepe Street, Batumi.

Presentation time – 13.00-14.00, 27 June, 2012

Contact info:

E-mail: marketing@biaff.org

www.biaff.org

www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi. www.biaffbatumi.wordpress.com

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Batumi Art-House ARGANI/BIAFF film festival on 27 June organized  the presentation of BIAFF new-web-site and outcomes of OSGF funded BIAFF institutional development project.

During presentation it was presented following information:

-          BIAFF new web-site and LOGO

-          BIAFF summer film school

-          BIAFF documentary workshop – joint Georgian-British Project

-          BIAFF workshop and competition for bloggers

Presentation venue –  USAID Democracy involvement Center, 62-64 Parnavaz Mepe Street, Batumi.

Presentation time – 13.00-14.00, 27 June, 2012

Contact info:

E-mail: marketing@biaff.org

www.biaff.org

www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi. www.biaffbatumi.wordpress.com

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BIAFF opens submission for BIAFF Summer Film School, which will take place during 27 July - 5 August, 2012. 

All interested persons can get necessary information and submit their application via email - submission@biaff.org

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SHORT MATTERS is the European Film Academys short film tour which brings the short films nominated for the European Film Awards to a series of film festivals across Europe and beyond to give as many audiences as possible the opportunity

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BIAFF film festival opens submission for short films for international Competition Section. Deadline for sending the short films is till 10^th of August. Selected films will be announced on 5^th of September.
Requirements:

- Age: up to 35

- Genre – Short Fiction, Documentary and Animation/Experimental Films.

- Duration of the film: max 35 min.

- Shooting period - 2011 or  2012years

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In the framework of the project funded by“Open Society Georgia”, Batumi Art-House “Argani” organized Training in photography for Batumi based photographers. Trainings was arranged by famous photographer, originally from Odessa, Ukraine and leaving in Israel. During the one week workshop local photographers could share the experience and gain theoritical and practical knowledge.

Trainer: Igor Kruter (Israel);  www.igorkruter.nl/

Thematic of the workshop: Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Commercial Photography;

Duration: 29 May– 5 June

Venue: Batumi State Art University

Number of Participants– 20photographers.

Format of the workshop:Theoretical studying with practical activities, followed by an exhibition of the participants on 5^th of June. Each participant presented 2 photos taken during the workshop.

The similar workshops are quite rare in Batumi, so the interest was high from local photographers and some came even from Tbilisi. The major part of the workshop was practical photo shooting in the open air and in interior. One of the most part of training was working with studio lighting system, which is essential for commercial and Fashion photography, but quite expensive for Georgian photographers.

The workshop was very interesting and efficient for participants. At the end training participants received the awards.

Information about Trainer

Igor Kruter-Photographer, mostly working in commercial photography. He was born in 1979 in Odessa, Ukraine and then in 1991 his family moved to Israel. During 2003-2007 he was studying at Art and Design Academy in Holland, since 2008 he is working with famous and scandalous photographer Erwin Olaf.

Awards:

2010 Winner "Master CUP Award", International Color Awards, USA

2010 Nominated "B&W - Spider Award", UK

2009 Winner "Tarbut", National Competition, Israёl

2009 IPA (International Photography Award), Honorable Mentions, USA

2009 PX3 (Prix de la Photographie Paris Competition), Honorable Mentions, French

2008 IPA (International Photography Award), Honorable Mentions, USA

2008 Finalist, Shots Competition, London, UK

2007 Nominated "Art Olive"- Jong Talent 07, The Netherlands

Exhibitions:

Coming soon: 2011 "Pyramida", Contemporary Art Center, Haifa, Israёl

2010 FotoLoft gallery, Winzavod, Moscow, Russia

2010 Dutch Art Now,The National Arts Club, New York City, USA

2010 Realizme 10, Amsterdam, The

2009 Eduard Planting Fine Art Photographs, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2008 Millionaire Fair, rep. Moscow, Russia

2008 LAK-galerie, Universiteit Leiden, Leiden, The Netherlands

2008 Extravaganza, Manege, Moscow, Russia

2008 RH-08, Grote Kerk, Breda, The Netherlands

2008 International Biennale for Young Art, Contemporary Art Center: "Winzavod", Moscow, Russia

2008 RadboudUniversiteit, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

2007 Domstad, Utrecht, The Netherlands

2007 Gallery Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands

2007 Gallery Newuntitled, Venlo, The Netherlands

2007 Theater aan de Rijn, Arnhem, The Netherlands

2006 Gallery Magenta, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

2006 Foto-Lux, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

2003 The Marc Chagall Artists’ House, Haifa, Israel

 Contact Information:

E-mail: marketing@biaff.org 

Mob: 599-482181

Internet: http://www.biaff.org www.facebook.com/biaffbatumi http://www.biaffbatumi.wordpress.com www.twitter.com/biaffbatumi 

www.youtube.com/biaffbatumi 

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Batumi Art House “Argani”/BIAFF Batumi International Art-house Film Festival together with “French Institute” and Batumi State University started new project “French Cinema Club” in Batumi. The presentation of this project was held on 25 of May, 2012 at 18:30 at Batumi State University.

At presentation project partners explained the project goals, format/schedule of film screenings etc.The representatives of BIAFF, “French Institute”, Batumi State University and the students attended the presentation.  After the presentation four short-length French films were screened.

Film screenings will be held twice per month, on thursday evening at Batumi State University in the room #238. The screenings will be followed by discussion about the films.

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In the framework of the project funded by“Open Society Georgia”, Batumi Art-House “Argani” during 4-5 May, organized Film Industry Stakeholder meetingin Batumi. The participants of the meeting were: BIAFF Film Festival (Organizer), Georgian National Film Center, Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of A.R, Batumi City Hall, The Organizers of the different cultural events in Batumi (Animation Festival “Topuzi”, New Wave Rock Festival and etc.), Batumi Art University, Film Directors, Producers, International Organisations – OSF/”Open Society Georgia”. British Council, French Institute and etc.

During the meeting the participants discussed the perspectives of developping film industry and the ways of popularizing film industry in Adjara region. Also were mentioned the problems associating  the organization of the festival etc. (for ex: technical problems, lack of movie theatres in Batumi, subtitling, lack of professional stuff related to lack of finances)

The organizers of the meeting (BIAFF) presented the strategy of the developement of the festival and the other projects that are planned to implement with support of the government and international organizations. Some of these projects include: BIAFF summer school, which is planned to held at the end of July; BIAFF/Postdoc Films mutual British-Georgian project (with support of British Councils) – workshop in documentary film, that will take place during the festival (September, 2012); “French Cinema Club” organized with “French Institute in Georgia” and Batumi State University and etc.

During the meeting it was discussed the importance and possible forms of effective cooperation of different stakeholders – international organizations, donors, public and private sector. International organizations (British Council, French Institute, Open Society Georgia) presented information about their grant projects which are connected with culture and film industry.

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