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GOLDEN APRICOT GAVE GREEN LIGHT TO PROJECTS OF YOUNG SCRIPT WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 22, 2010 - 21:07 AMT 16:07 GMT
Two programs - Courses for Script and Project Development, as well
as Platform: Armenia-Turkey - were held as part of Filmmakers without
Boundaries annual forum of Golden Apricot international festival.
Meanwhile, Platform: Armenia-Turkey program was aimed at serving as a
stimulus for development of Armenian-Turkish joint production of films.
The programs brought together 20 film people representing national
cinema centers of various countries, international festivals and
private film companies. Famous filmmakers Krzysztof Zanussi and Rob
Nilsson delivered lectures for young film people.
Besides, the two programs provided authors of best projects with the
opportunity to receive grants for their development. Specifically, the
project submitted by Harut Kbeyan for Platform: Armenia-Turkey program
received a grant in the amount of $3,000, while projects of Janay Ozden
(Turkey) and Nikol Pezchyan (Armenian-Lebanese project) - $2000 each.
Meanwhile, young filmmaker Barish Khanchiogullar (Turkey) received
a development grant in the amount of $5000 in Courses for Script and
Project Development program.
In addition, a project of Armenian filmmakers David Matevosyan and
Artur Sargsyan is provided with the opportunity to participate in
a seminar in Italy, the press service of Golden Apricot festival
reported.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
July 22, 2010 - 21:07 AMT 16:07 GMT
Two programs - Courses for Script and Project Development, as well
as Platform: Armenia-Turkey - were held as part of Filmmakers without
Boundaries annual forum of Golden Apricot international festival.
Meanwhile, Platform: Armenia-Turkey program was aimed at serving as a
stimulus for development of Armenian-Turkish joint production of films.
The programs brought together 20 film people representing national
cinema centers of various countries, international festivals and
private film companies. Famous filmmakers Krzysztof Zanussi and Rob
Nilsson delivered lectures for young film people.
Besides, the two programs provided authors of best projects with the
opportunity to receive grants for their development. Specifically, the
project submitted by Harut Kbeyan for Platform: Armenia-Turkey program
received a grant in the amount of $3,000, while projects of Janay Ozden
(Turkey) and Nikol Pezchyan (Armenian-Lebanese project) - $2000 each.
Meanwhile, young filmmaker Barish Khanchiogullar (Turkey) received
a development grant in the amount of $5000 in Courses for Script and
Project Development program.
In addition, a project of Armenian filmmakers David Matevosyan and
Artur Sargsyan is provided with the opportunity to participate in
a seminar in Italy, the press service of Golden Apricot festival
reported.
From: A. Papazian