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Archil Gelovani
არჩილ გელოვანი
Gelovani in 2022
Born
Archil Gelovani

(1974-12-15) December 15, 1974 (age 49)
Citizenship
OccupationFilm producer
Years active2006–present

Archil Gelovani (Georgian: არჩილ გელოვანი; born December 15, 1974) is a Georgian film producer. Archil produced Georgian and international co-productions that were shown at Cannes,[1] Rotterdam, Edinburgh[2] among others. In 2023, he became a member of the European Film Academy.[3] Awards and nominations won by his films - Official Georgian selection to the 2008 Academy Awards,[4] Best Foreign Language Film category and Special Jury Prize at MIFF 2008,[5] Golden Lily for Best Film 2010 at Wiesbaden GoEast 2010,[6] Grand Prix at Split Film Festival 2011.[7] Nomination at Locarno Film Festival 2011, Un Certain Regard at Cannes Film Festival 2011,[8] Tiger Award at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2010, 2012.[9][10]

In 2021 "for his special contribution to the protection and preservation of the cultural heritage of Georgia and for his support of Georgian culture" Archil Gelovani was awarded the President's Order of Excellence by Salome Zourabichvili.[11]

Independent Film Project

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In 2006, Archil created the production company Independent Film Project. The company focuses on international co-productions in high-end auteur-driven cinema, premium series, and documentaries of socially significant context.[12]

Filmography

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Producer

References

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  1. ^ "Cannes 2011. Snapshots: Bakur Bakuradze's "The Hunter"". 22 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Street Days (2010) | MUBI". mubi.com.
  3. ^ "The Academy welcomes 462 new members". European Film Academy. May 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Jensen, Jorn Rossing. "Azerbaijan among 15 CentEast countries vying for Oscar nomination - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com.
  5. ^ Birchenough, Tom (July 1, 2007). "'Traveling' tops Moscow Film Fest". Variety.
  6. ^ Klimkiewicz, Michal. "International Success of Georgian Filmmakers - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com.
  7. ^ "FESTIVAL – SPLIT FILM FESTIVAL MFNF".
  8. ^ "OFFICIAL SELECTION 2011". Festival de Cannes. May 7, 2011.
  9. ^ "Street Days | IFFR". iffr.com.
  10. ^ "The Hunter | IFFR". iffr.com.
  11. ^ "სალომე ზურაბიშვილმა კულტურის სფეროს წარმომადგენლები დააჯილდოვა". 1TV.
  12. ^ Gabelia, Alexander. "PRODUCTION: Levan Koguashvili in Postproduction with Documentary Georgian Pandemic - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com.
  13. ^ Tsabadze, Aleko (2007-01-01), რუსული სამკუთხედი (thriller film), Konstantin Khabensky, retrieved 2024-01-11
  14. ^ "Sakhli Sikharulisa | GoldPoster Movie Poster Gallery". GoldPoster. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  15. ^ The Conflict Zone (2009) | MUBI, retrieved 2024-01-11
  16. ^ "Lesley Manville to Star in Cold War Thriller 'Winter of the Crow,' HanWay Launching Sales".