Akaki Popkhadze

Akaki Popkhadze is a filmmaker known for his work in short and medium-length films. He studied at the Ecole Supérieure de Réalisation Audiovisuelle (ESRA) in Nice, France, where he honed his skills in filmmaking. Popkhadze gained recognition for his short film "Le soleil des nuits blanches," which was well-received at various film festivals, including the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. He also worked as an assistant director on Florent Hill's film "Slurp," featured at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival. In 2018, Popkhadze's medium-length film "Je vois," notable for its single-shot 36-minute format, won several awards, including the CNC Quality Award and Best Director Award at the Copenhagen Film Festival. His work is characterized by its innovative approaches and has garnered significant praise within the film industry.