Akira Talaba

Akira Talaba

Director · Writer

Eugene, Oregon, USA
December 27, 2004

Biography

Akira Zap Talaba (born 27 December 2004) is an American-Canadian film director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and editor. He's best known for co-writing/directing The Boy Who Never Tangoed (2023).

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Representative Works

Alan
Alan
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The Lobster and The Trench Coat
The Lobster and The Trench Coat
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Maintenance Request
Maintenance Request
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Braxton
Braxton
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The Boy Who Never Tangoed
The Boy Who Never Tangoed
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Gotta Love Marvin
Gotta Love Marvin
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Der Hagel or yum and how I ate it all up last year
Der Hagel or yum and how I ate it all up last year
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Alan
2026Nominee

Best Director

Alan

The Lobster and The Trench Coat
Nominee

Career Highlight

The Lobster and The Trench Coat

Maintenance Request
2025Nominee

Best Director

Maintenance Request

Career Highlights

Braxton
2024Highlight

Best Writing

Braxton

The Boy Who Never Tangoed
2024Highlight

Best Director

The Boy Who Never Tangoed

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