Aram Shahbazyan

A director, screenwriter and producer, he graduated from the direction faculty of the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography (1994) and the La Femis state film school in France (1998). His directorial filmography includes around 30 feature-length and short fiction and documentary films and TV series. He has participated in numerous international festivals and won several prizes: his short film Akner was in competition at the 37th Moscow IFF and his debut feature-length film Moskvich, My Love was awarded prizes by FIPRESCI and the Ecumenical Jury at the Golden Apricot IFF. His second film Chnchik was screened in competition at Busan. From 2011-2014 he headed the selection committee for the short film competition at the Golden Apricot IFF, and has taught on Roman Balayan’s course in direction and at other professional educational institutions in Armenia.