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On November 28, 2024, the annual general meeting of the members of the Association of Creative Industries (ACI) was held. One of the main objectives of the meeting was to elect a new president for the association. Members elected Nino Sherazadishvili as the new president. Additionally, ACI's Executive Director, Zakaria Zalikashvili, presented the 2023-2024 activity report and discussed future plans with the members. The Association of Creative Industries was established

On November 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM, the Association of Creative Industries (ACI) will hold its Annual General Meeting of Members. The meeting will take place in Tbilisi, at the “InOffice” Business Center (Tamar Chovelidze St. #4). During the meeting, ACI representatives will present the association’s 2023-2024 activity report to the members. Additionally, the election of a new president for the Association of Creative Industries will be discussed. Association members

The American action film "Alarum" will soon be released, one of the soundtracks of which belongs to the Georgian musician and member of the Association of Creative Industries (ACI), Zaza Khutsishvili. The song is called "Unclouded Sky". The main roles in the film are played by Sylvester Stallone, Scott Eastwood, and Willa Fitzgerald. It's notable, that this is the first time a Georgian song will be included in a major

The Georgian creative agency Leavingstone is the first agency in Georgia, the Caucasus, and Eastern Europe to become an official member of ICOM. ICOM is one of the world's largest networks of independent agencies, encompassing creative, marketing communications, media, advertising, digital communications, and related services. It includes over 70 member agencies from more than 50 countries. The network promotes global collaboration and professional development. According to Leavingstone representatives, this significant

On October 20, at 14:00, a grand international fashion show "Metrica" will be held at Axis Towers. The audience will see collections of clothing, shoes, accessories, and jewelry from 35 brands, both from Georgia and from countries in Europe, Eastern, and Central Asia. What makes this event truly unique is that "Metrica" is the first fashion project in Georgia to enter the metaverse. Thanks to this, the show will be

On October 15, an exhibition featuring works created during the second Student Sculpture Symposium was opened, organized by the Tbilisi Architects and Sculptors Association. The exhibition, hosted at the M. Berdzenishvili International Cultural Center "Muza," will run until October 18, 2024. Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Sport of Georgia, the Student Sculpture Symposium is part of the "Sculpture Festival 2024." Students from different universities specializing in the arts

Investments for startups and beyond... A workshop for ACI members was carried out by David Chikhladze, founder of the investment consulting company "Investo" and mentor at the international accelerator Faster Capital. The event took place at KLab. During the workshop, participants gained insights on how to independently identify the necessary investor for a startup, how to create a financial model for startups, how to assess a startup's investment value, and

The Association for Creative Industries(ACI) was honored to attend the WCCE 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This year’s conference, themed "Inclusive Creativity: A Shifted Reality", focused on the evolving impact of AI and emerging technologies on the global creative economy. Key Highlights: - Exploring insights on workforce dynamics, creative education, and intellectual property in the AI era. - Observing discussions on how creativity can drive sustainable and inclusive growth. - Networking

The 4th Kutaisi International Short Film Festival will be held from October 4 to 9. Over the course of six days, the festival will host a wide range of programs in Cinema Sakartvelo. In addition to film screenings and retrospectives, the program includes masterclasses, workshops, discussions, and presentations. This year’s competition program features 25 films, including works that have participated in and won awards at festivals such as Cannes, Locarno,

In a world increasingly driven by creativity and innovation, developing countries are emerging as key players in the global creative economy. Once on the periphery, nations like China, India, Mexico, and Nigeria are now at the forefront of exporting creative goods, carving out significant roles in industries ranging from fashion and design to music and film. However, despite these gains, they continue to face formidable challenges, particularly in the realm

The ACI member has unveiled a fascinating short documentary that dives into the world of foley artistry at their studio, 'Uzupo.' This film sheds light on the vital role foley plays in the creative industries, showcasing how 'Uzupo' uses sound to enhance films, animations, commercials, TV series, and more. Viewers are introduced to the studio's talented team of sound artists, who often work behind the scenes, adding a crucial layer

Georgian Animators Association Saqanima and Film Studio Kvali, with the support of French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Institut Français de Géorgie, Tbilisi City Hall, GNFC - Georgian National Film Center and Festival international du film d'animation d'Annecy its Film Market (MIFA), are announcing call for the 10th Animation Film Project Development/Pitching workshop. Project BLACK SEA Animation Workshop is supported by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and

Imagine this: you’ve spent countless nights and weekends working on a groundbreaking idea, something that could change the world. Finally, you share it with the world, only to find out that someone else has stolen it, claimed it as their own, and is now reaping the rewards of your hard work. This might sound like a nightmare, but for many creators and inventors, it’s an all-too-common reality. In a world

On June 4, the Swedish government presented its creative industries strategy to the world. This plan, effective from 2024 to 2033, not only changes Sweden's cultural landscape - it offers a vision for developing the creative industry that would be wise for Georgia to study as well. The Minister of Culture, Parisa Liljestrand, directly states: "The cultural and creative industries must now be viewed as a new type of Swedish

Non-governmental organization “Democracy Laboratory” (DemLab) collaborated with illustrators from the creative studio 'Animator' to create digital posters for Rick and Morty. The illustrations were posted on the social platforms of the animation company Adult Swim UK & Europe. Rick and Morty posters were created by the illustrators Ana Markozashvili, Nikoloz Gurielidze, Masho Samadashvili and Keti Mskhiladze. They created a total of 20 posters within four different campaigns. The illustrations were

The smartphone has become an inseparable part of modern life, seamlessly integrating into our daily routines. However, a prevailing belief suggests that our creativity may be paying the price for this constant connectivity. The idea that smartphones are hindering our ability to think outside the box has become so widespread that it's even been promoted by media outlets and public figures. But is there any truth to this notion? A

The Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) has announced the International Creator Residency Program 2025, inviting international creators in visual arts, film, design, and architecture. The program offers a residency from May to July 2025, focusing on the theme "Technology and the future of humanity." Selected creators will receive airfare, living expenses, and a shared studio space. This program encourages cultural exchange and independent project work, culminating in an OPEN STUDIO

How artificial intelligence changes creative industries and how to get more from Gen AI - Georgian Artificial Intelligence Association (GAIA) carried out a workshop on these topics for members of the Association of Creative Industries (ACI). The event was held at KLab. GAIA representatives Ana Chkheidze and Nika Chonishvili talked about the challenges of AI and ways to get more benefits from it. "One of the goals of

The Association of Creative Industries (ACI) in cooperation with the Georgian Artificial Intelligence Association (GAIA) presents a seminar on the following topics: 🔹How artificial intelligence changes creative industries; 🔹Composing a creative prompt - How to get more from Gen AI. A seminar will be held by: 📌 Ana Chkheidze - partner relations officer, GAIA / Project Manager, Watergunz; 📌 Nika Chonishvili - data scientist, Bank of Georgia. Date and Time

As part of the largest WEB3 conference in the region DEGAMEFI, the Association of Creative Industries (ACI) will hold a workshop about the intellectual property protection on June 16th at 2:00 PM. The workshop will be conducted by lawyer and PhD in Law, Gvantsa Gugeshashvili. She will make a presentation about Key Aspects of IP for Blockchain and Gaming Industries. She will tackle the issues of copyright, trademark and patent

DeGameFi, the largest WEB3 conference in the region, returns for its third annual event in 2024! Join 1000+ attendees at Pullman Axis Towers on June 15th and 16th, meet representatives from companies such as TMastercard, Tether, The SandBox, Cointelegraph, VNTR Capital and more. Conference guests will have the opportunity to attend panel discussions, listen to top solo speakers and learn about various projects in the exhibition space. Degamefi is the

Investigating both biological and digital forms of intelligence is a key focus in modern scientific research, providing deep understanding into cognition, consciousness, and what the future holds for intelligent entities. Creativity is identified as a vital aspect in this investigation, serving as a distinguishing factor between biological and digital intelligence. This piece examines the subtleties of creativity as it appears in both the biological and digital spheres, discussing how each

In today’s world, creativity, technology, and culture are intertwined, leading to the emergence of creative hubs as powerful drivers of economic and social transformation. These hubs are not just spaces for innovation; they are essential components of the global economy, propelled by a combination of tax incentives, government support, and private investment. The Gulf’s Ambition and Southeast Asia’s Community Focus The Gulf countries are investing significantly in creative hubs, such

The field of creative industries is full of challenges - nowadays, creative companies and specialists in Georgia encounter numerous problems. One of the main objectives of the Association of Creative Industries (ACI) is to research these challenges and share the results with the relevant industries, in order to identify solutions to the problems. Therefore, ACI facilitates the research of the needs of creative companies and specialists, in which participation is

Levan Lefsveridze, the creative director of Leavingstone Company, has been invited to join the jury of the Cannes Lions International Festival. He will evaluate the participants in the PR category. According to Levan, he did not expect to be chosen for the jury, it was a big surprise. "Being selected as a juror for the main Cannes Lions Festival is quite complex. There is a large database and several important

The ten winners of the CHANEL Next Prize, the second edition of the House’s international arts and culture prize, were announced by the CHANEL Culture Fund. Each of them will receive 100,000€ in funding, allowing them to fully realise their most ambitious artistic projects. Among the winners, there is Tolia Atakhishvili, Georgian artiset bazed in Berlin, Germany. Tolia is an interdisciplinary artist primarily working with installation. Originally rooted in drawing

Georgian animators Rati Dabrundashvili and Nastassja Nikitina have won a competition devoted to the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s legendary album The Dark Side of the Moon. The competition was to create music videos for the songs on the album, as part of an attempt to combine Pink Floyd classic music with completely novel visual concepts. The panel consisted of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, creative director Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell,

In an era where digital landscapes are continuously morphing, the future of social media stands at a crossroads of innovation, regulation, and community dynamics. With billions of global users, the influence of social platforms transcends mere connectivity, shaping politics, culture, and commerce. As we gaze into the horizon, several key trends and challenges emerge, promising to redefine the social media ecosystem. The Rise of AI and Machine Learning The integration

Architizer, a prominent architecture platform, has recently published an article identifying the top 10 architecture firms in Georgia. This acknowledgment showcases the exceptional talent and innovative work being done in architecture within our country, highlighting firms that span from the historical landscapes of the Caucasus to the modern urban environment of Tbilisi. Georgia's architectural scene is distinguished by its rich blend of historical heritage and contemporary innovation, a testament to

The world of art is constantly evolving as artists explore new mediums and techniques to express their creativity. One emerging trend that is shaping the artistic landscape is the fusion of street art and AI-generated art. This innovative blend combines the raw and expressive nature of street art with the computational creativity of artificial intelligence, creating a unique and exciting form of art that challenges traditional boundaries and opens up

Titans like Google, OpenAI, are engaged in a fascinating competition of who will lead the change of how to generate and access videos. The pace of development of text-to-video AI technology nowadays is on the track of democratization and revolutionizes the creation of movies by turning words into powerful visuals. From the Concept to Screen in Just a Few Minutes Well, imagine a world where the only limits to the

In a time characterized by rapid digital transformation and cultural evolution, creative hubs remain important epicenters of innovation and collaboration. These are not just places of work but platforms where artists meet with technologists and entrepreneurs. They are living breathing ecosystems that thrive from creativity and innovation, the blended diversity of skills and ideas. Each hub is unique, intricately woven into the fabric of its community—its cultural context and purpose

The first human patient has received an implant from brain-chip startup Neuralink on Sunday and is recovering well, the company's billionaire founder Elon Musk said. "Initial results show promising neuron spike detection," Musk said in a post on the social media on Monday. The study uses a robot to surgically place a brain-computer interface (BCI) implant in a region of the brain that controls the intention to move, Neuralink said

On 24 January 1984, a man called Steve Jobs got up on a stage and introduced Apple’s first personal computer. By today's standards, the tiny screen, boxy form and rudimentary graphics of the original Macintosh look ludicrous. The device was not even the first personal computer. But it was, arguably, the first to change the world. Today, the Mac 128K – so called because it came with 128kb of Random

A barrage of high-profile lawsuits in a New York federal court will test the future of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products that wouldn’t be so eloquent had they not ingested huge troves of copyrighted human works. But are AI chatbots — in this case, widely commercialized products made by OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft — breaking copyright and fair competition laws? According to the copyright attorney Ashima Aggarwal,

Ukraine has started testing the electronic residency programme, as reported by the Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov. This beta test, called uResidency, allows citizens of other countries to register as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) in Ukraine and conduct business from anywhere in the world, paying taxes to the Ukrainian budget. In the programme, one can apply for residency status, open a bank account, and pay taxes. E-residents will also have

Sergi Gvarjaladze, President of the Association of Creative Industries and Zakaria Zalikashvili, Executive Director of the Association appearing as guests on the Public Broadcaster's morning program.

The history of our country is full of creative and intellectual achievements, but in the wake of the rapidly developing global landscape, it faces significant challenges - the participation of the Georgian nation in the global market of cultural, creative and innovative products is modest, overshadowed by the dominance of foreign companies. Our vision is to sculpt a future where Georgia stands proudly as a beacon of innovation and creativity,

European Union officials have reached a provisional deal on the world's first comprehensive laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. The European Parliament will vote on the AI Act proposals early next year, but any legislation will not take effect until at least 2025. Meanwhile, the US, UK and China are all rushing to publish their own guidelines. The proposals include safeguards on the use of AI within the

Sergi gvarjaladze, the President of the Association of Creative  Industries (ACI), and Zakaria Zalikashvili, CEO of the Association discussed the existing industry challenges and the association's strategic plans on Euronews Georgia.

Zakaria Zalikashvili, CEO of the Association of Creative Industries (ACI) and Sergi Gvarjaladze, the President of ACI and the Director of Operations at the Kettari Foundation, were hosted as guests at BMG. They discussed the goals and plans of the Association of Creative industries. Moreover, they talked about Kettari's educational projects and Israel supporting campaign.

In Tbilisi’s Photography and Multimedia Museum, within the framework of public lecture cycles, an event titled “Language and its Origins” took place. The first meeting, “The Birth of Cinematic Language”, was presented by philosopher Giorgi Maisuradze.  “Today we discuss how, before language emerged, humans dealt with their emotions, expressions, and experiences. We delve into theories that emerge before language and those that are the language of gestures. The search for

The 24th Tbilisi International Film Festival took place on December 2, showcasing a variety of films. The main award, the “Golden Prometheus”, was given to Zaza Khalvashi’s film “Lotto” in the Best Full-Length Feature film category and Mariam Bitchashvili’s “Soup” won in the Best Short Feature Film category.  In the documentary film nominations, Giorgi Parkosadze’s “Requiem for the Days of Dust” was nominated for the Best Full-Length Documentary, and Aki

   On November 10th, a meeting was held at the Goethe Institute with the director of the Danish Film Centre, Klaus Ladegaard. The theme of the discussion was "Film Funding: Main Challenges, Solutions, and Industry Developments." Klaus Ladegaard presented the audience with insights into the scheme of cinema funding, the specifics of the Film Centre’s operations, and his expertise in the film industry. Following the discussion, a discourse took place,