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 second half of September in Batumi (Georgia).

Festival is focusing on art-house cinema. BIAFF festival’s major sections include - International Competition (Feature, Doc and Short sections), Retrospectives, Meet the Jury, Master Collection etc. Beside film screenings, festival program includes various workshops, master classes and industry events.

Awards & Prizes

BIAFF International competition awards:

- Feature film competition - Grand Prix, Best Director, Best Male Actor, Best Female Actor, Jury Special mention

- Short Films Competition - Grand Prix , Jury Special mention

Prize - Golden plated Seahorse Statue; Certificate / Diploma

Rules & Terms

For Rules & Terms see:

www.biaff.org/regulation
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  • Erik Jasaň

    Thank you for the official selection of our film THE PROFESSIONAL PARENT. The atmosphere at the festival was wonderful and offered many great networking opportunities. The film is currently For Your Consideration in category Best Live Action Short Film, and I believe that participating in this festival has also helped increase its visibility. I’m grateful that my film could be part of your festival. Wishing you all the best!

    October 2025
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  • Mikheil Gabaidze

    Festival Biaff is a brand of Georgia and Batumi. Membership of the festival is a great honor. I wish success to the organizers and the festival.

    October 2024
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  • Karolis Jankus

    Thank you so much for the experience, but my film Biological Loneliness has only become a semi-finalist, so I can’t say much, but through streams that you work professionally, attract TV, MEDIA. Best of luck !!!

    September 2021
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  • Luca Machnich

    Excellent organization and very friendly and warm team.

    September 2021
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  • Daniel Bermejo

    Great festival. Thank you very much for making it possible. I hope to continue participating in future editions.

    October 2020
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