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Leo Mikaia

Born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia, Leo is a film critic and copywriter. His journey began with a love for Jackie Chan films, which inspired him to explore film criticism and storytelling in creative ways. Over the years, Leo has contributed to to some of Georgia’s leading entertainment platforms, including writing film reviews and crafting engaging scripts for film-based content. Currently, Leo plays a key role at Setanta Sports as a copywriter,helping shape content and strategies. His creative pursuits extend to Instagram page kinokaia he founded to celebrate and share memorable film moments with a wider audience. Leo is currently working on a campaign for a global streaming and sports platform, where he is developing creative concepts in collaboration with Netflix. He remains driven by a clear ambition to expand his work in film criticism.

Latest Film Reviews

  • Blueberry Dreams (2024)
    Review preview for Blueberry Dreams

    The documentary shows how a filmmaker’s genuine connection to the people and the subject-matter of her work reveals the true heart of the story.

    Leo Mikaia · 3.5 out of 5
    Amid border tensions in Abkhazia, a family tries to farm blueberries.

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