SYDNEY LAUNCHES HIGH PROFILE ARMENIAN FILM FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF ARMENIAN CINEMA
Featuring the New York Times Critic’s Pick, Aurora’s Sunrise; entertainer for the stars, Kev Orkian; and an intimate discussion with industry icon, Zareh Nalbandian, Co-founder of Animal Logic (Happy Feet, The Lego Movie)
SYDNEY: 8 – 17 September, Event Cinemas, Top Ryde
For the full festival program and to purchase tickets, visit www.armenianfilmfestival.com.au
The Armenian Film Festival Australia returns for its 7th edition to Sydney, celebrating an iconic 100 years of Armenian Cinema.
Featuring a slate of nine impressive feature films and six short films spanning multiple genres, the festival includes global sensation and Armenia’s submission to the 95th Academy Awards, Aurora’s Sunrise – a unique hybrid documentary which tells the story of a genocide survivor turned Hollywood silent movie star who shares her story on a global stage.
For the first time, the Armenian Film Festival program will also include a filmmaker talk In Conversation with Zareh Nalbandian, an intimate discussion with Co-founder of the ground-breaking Animation Studio, Animal Logic, and Founder and CEO of Animal Logic Entertainment.
Get up close and personal with an iconic industry profile to learn about the opportunities and challenges of producing independent films for global audiences. Tickets are just $15 and the session will take place on Sunday, 10 September at 3:30pm at Event Cinemas Top Ryde.
Another first for the festival – a stand-up comedy act to support a world premiere film screening! One of the UK’s most prominent entertainers, Kev Orkian, who has performed alongside celebrities such as Lionel Ritchie and Dame Edna and for troops in Afghanistan and the Royal Family, will be in Sydney for the World Premiere of his film – Ararat Uncovered at 4:30pm on Sunday, 17 September. As part of a special double feature for Closing Night, Mr. Orkian will also perform his stand-up comedy COVID MOVID!
See film highlights below. For the full festival program and to purchase tickets visit www.armenianfilmfestival.com.au
