Taoba

A dynamic and transformative cinematic experience that celebrates the intersection of youth, creativity, and storytelling. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to nurturing the passion for cinema among young minds, and fostering a platform that empowers them to engage with diverse narratives and voices from around the world.

Taoba is dedicated to fostering a deep and lasting love for cinema among young audiences. Through immersive workshops, engaging discussions, and carefully curated films, we empower our participants to explore diverse narratives, challenge preconceptions, and engage in meaningful conversations.

Previous Edition

Taoba 2023

From September 25 to 1 October 1, 2023, the festival’s sixth edition captivated around 350 young individuals each day.

The primary festival program showcased 30 short films and 11 feature films from 17 countries, including the Georgian premiere of 9 feature films. Participants had the chance to interact with directors and actors involved in the competition.

As part of the Tbilisi City Celebration, Taoba wrapped up on October 1 with a public concert featuring the Georgian band Mechanical Rainbow in Orbeliani Square.

8th Edition

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Films in Competitions

Summer Triangle

Crew Directors: Maryam Esmaeili, Ali Babai

  • Country

    Iran

  • Year

    2025

  • Duration

    8'

  • Tags

    Short

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The Kid in You

Crew Director: Abel J. Santa Screenplay: Abel J. Santa Lead Animators: Domonkos Erhardt, Bence Hlavay Music Composer: Lukas Geppert Sound Designer: Tobias Weiss Art…

  • Country

    Hungary

  • Year

    2024

  • Duration

    5’14”

  • Tags

    Short

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Soidade

Crew Director: Mathilde Bédrune Screenplay: Odiles Geddes Director Of Photography: Luca Autrique Sound: Esteban Capron Editing: Victor Ducas Sound Editing: Victor Ducas, Marius Benguigui-hersan…

  • Country

    Belgium

  • Year

    2024

  • Duration

    14'43"

  • Tags

    Short

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Entre les bêtes

Crew Director: Luchino Paparella Screenplay: Mildred Aubourg Cinematography: Gaspard Renier Sound: Marius Benguigui-Hersan Editing: Camille Coutouly Sound editing: Camille Coutouly Mixing: Esteban Capron Julien…

  • Country

    Belgium

  • Year

    2024

  • Duration

    14’44”

  • Tags

    Short

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Fête de famille

Crew Director: Raphaël Venayre Screenplay: Raphaël Venayre Cinematography: Mado berrenger Editing: Ysé Auguste-Dormeuil Sound: Florimond Dusoulier Sound Editing: Florimond Dusoulier Sound Mixing: Oscar Leahy…

  • Country

    Belgium

  • Year

    2024

  • Duration

    19’42”

  • Tags

    Short

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The Barbed Wire Between Us

Crew Directors: Alex Martin Andersen Horan, Asger Denert-Nielsen, Sonny Majeske Kastberg Producer: Alex Martin Andersen Horan Photographers: Alex Martin Andersen Horan, Asger Denert-Nielsen Editor…

  • Country

    Denmark

  • Year

    2025

  • Duration

    14'56"

  • Tags

    Short

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Connections

Crew Director: Domonkos Százados Screenplay: Domonkos Százados Director of Photography: Miklós Százados Editor: Domonkos Százados Post-production support: Soma Százados Mentor: Csongor Chira Photo samples:…

  • Country

    Hungary

  • Year

    2025

  • Duration

    4'38"

  • Tags

    Short

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Forget Me Not(s)

Crew Director: Nino Didebashvili Screenplay: Nino Didebashvili Producer: Saba Kentchishvili Director of Photography: Saba Kentchishvili Production Designer Sophio Phuladze Cast Rati Adeishvili, Natali Meshveliani

  • Country

    Georgia

  • Year

    2025

  • Duration

    8'23"

  • Tags

    Short

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