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Arpa Foundation for Film Music and Art (AFFMA)
2919 Maxwell Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.affma.org
Contact: Beve Regas / Kalista PR
(818) 566-9769 / [email protected]
Alex Kalognomos
Festival Director | www.affma.org
Arpa International Film Festival Announces Call-for-Films and
`KHACHATURIAN' Anniversary Screening at the American Cinematheque
In 2012, AFFMA celebrated 15 years of its signature event, Arpa
International Film Festival. The year included recognitions by the Los
Angeles City Council, Roll Global Grant, and a Golden Medal of the Ministry
of Culture of the Republic of Armenia
for AFFMA Founder Sylvia Minassian. Arpa Film Fest enjoyed its most
successful and highly attended festival in 2012, commemorating its
anniversary with a star-studded awards gala.
AFFMA organizers now prepare for the Festival's 16th year with a full slate
of events planned for the summer and fall season.
CALL FOR FILMS
Call for Film submissions are currently open for the upcoming 16th Arpa
International Film Festival, to be held September 26-29, 2013 at the
historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. "We encourage all filmmakers to
take advantage of Arpa Film Fest as a launch pad to a career in filmed
entertainment and production arts," says Fest Director, Alex Kalognomos.
"We have hosted many notable premiers of films that have gone on to
commercial success, distribution, and VOD. Currently, LOST & FOUND IN
ARMENIA, which had its US Premier at Arpa last year, is enjoying
consecutive sold out screenings nationwide. Other success stories include MY
UNCLE RAFAEL and the internationally acclaimed film, VENEZZIA which had
its World Premier at Arpa. This year's festival will focus on the feature
film genre and industry programs aimed to help filmmakers develop their
projects.
Aram Khachaturian Jubilee - Sunday, July 14th, Egyptian Theatre,
Hollywood: `KHACHATURIAN' Anniversary Screening
To commemorate the 110th birthday anniversary of renowned composer Aram
Khachaturian, and the 10th anniversary of the seminal 2003 documentary
about the composer, KHACHATURIAN, Arpa Film Fest joins forces with the
Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia, the Kuhn Foundation and, for
the first time, the American Cinematheque to present a special screening of
the film. The event includes a discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers, and
a catered reception at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The evening will
take place under the stars in the courtyard of the legendary Egyptian
Theater, under the same roof where Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and
Douglas Fairbanks premiered their films in 1922.
AFFMA NETWORKING MIXER
AFFMA will host its summer networking mixer at Hollywood's Redbury Hotel.
The event will serve as a membership drive and filmmakers are invited to
take part and network with other professionals in entertainment. The mixer
date will be announced shortly.
AFFMA COMEDY NIGHT
AFFMA comes out in full force for its annual Ara Basil's Ballistic Show -
this year on August 25 in Los Angeles at the Comedy Store, Main Room.
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA) is a non-profit
organization founded for the purpose of enhancing Los Angeles's creative
environment and supporting those artists who bridge the cultural divide.
Each year, AFFMA stages networking events, concerts, art exhibits, fashion
shows, book signings, and various benefits to promote emerging talents.
Most significantly, AFFMA produces Arpa International Film Festival to
unify diverse people and cultures through the unique power of cinema. Since
1997, the Festival has honored over 100 artists, filmmakers, and writers
with grants and awards. Visit www.affma.org for more information.
The Kuhn Foundation
The Kuhn Foundation disseminates understanding in science and philosophy,
supports cultural endeavors, and promotes good relations between America
and China. The Foundation produces the Closer to Truth TV series. It also
produced the documentary KHACHATURIAN, which won the Best Documentary award
at the 2003 Hollywood Film Festival, and (with China Central Television) In
Search of China for PBS.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Arpa Foundation for Film Music and Art (AFFMA)
2919 Maxwell Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.affma.org
Contact: Beve Regas / Kalista PR
(818) 566-9769 / [email protected]
Alex Kalognomos
Festival Director | www.affma.org
Arpa International Film Festival Announces Call-for-Films and
`KHACHATURIAN' Anniversary Screening at the American Cinematheque
In 2012, AFFMA celebrated 15 years of its signature event, Arpa
International Film Festival. The year included recognitions by the Los
Angeles City Council, Roll Global Grant, and a Golden Medal of the Ministry
of Culture of the Republic of Armenia
for AFFMA Founder Sylvia Minassian. Arpa Film Fest enjoyed its most
successful and highly attended festival in 2012, commemorating its
anniversary with a star-studded awards gala.
AFFMA organizers now prepare for the Festival's 16th year with a full slate
of events planned for the summer and fall season.
CALL FOR FILMS
Call for Film submissions are currently open for the upcoming 16th Arpa
International Film Festival, to be held September 26-29, 2013 at the
historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. "We encourage all filmmakers to
take advantage of Arpa Film Fest as a launch pad to a career in filmed
entertainment and production arts," says Fest Director, Alex Kalognomos.
"We have hosted many notable premiers of films that have gone on to
commercial success, distribution, and VOD. Currently, LOST & FOUND IN
ARMENIA, which had its US Premier at Arpa last year, is enjoying
consecutive sold out screenings nationwide. Other success stories include MY
UNCLE RAFAEL and the internationally acclaimed film, VENEZZIA which had
its World Premier at Arpa. This year's festival will focus on the feature
film genre and industry programs aimed to help filmmakers develop their
projects.
Aram Khachaturian Jubilee - Sunday, July 14th, Egyptian Theatre,
Hollywood: `KHACHATURIAN' Anniversary Screening
To commemorate the 110th birthday anniversary of renowned composer Aram
Khachaturian, and the 10th anniversary of the seminal 2003 documentary
about the composer, KHACHATURIAN, Arpa Film Fest joins forces with the
Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia, the Kuhn Foundation and, for
the first time, the American Cinematheque to present a special screening of
the film. The event includes a discussion and Q&A with the filmmakers, and
a catered reception at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. The evening will
take place under the stars in the courtyard of the legendary Egyptian
Theater, under the same roof where Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and
Douglas Fairbanks premiered their films in 1922.
AFFMA NETWORKING MIXER
AFFMA will host its summer networking mixer at Hollywood's Redbury Hotel.
The event will serve as a membership drive and filmmakers are invited to
take part and network with other professionals in entertainment. The mixer
date will be announced shortly.
AFFMA COMEDY NIGHT
AFFMA comes out in full force for its annual Ara Basil's Ballistic Show -
this year on August 25 in Los Angeles at the Comedy Store, Main Room.
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA) is a non-profit
organization founded for the purpose of enhancing Los Angeles's creative
environment and supporting those artists who bridge the cultural divide.
Each year, AFFMA stages networking events, concerts, art exhibits, fashion
shows, book signings, and various benefits to promote emerging talents.
Most significantly, AFFMA produces Arpa International Film Festival to
unify diverse people and cultures through the unique power of cinema. Since
1997, the Festival has honored over 100 artists, filmmakers, and writers
with grants and awards. Visit www.affma.org for more information.
The Kuhn Foundation
The Kuhn Foundation disseminates understanding in science and philosophy,
supports cultural endeavors, and promotes good relations between America
and China. The Foundation produces the Closer to Truth TV series. It also
produced the documentary KHACHATURIAN, which won the Best Documentary award
at the 2003 Hollywood Film Festival, and (with China Central Television) In
Search of China for PBS.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress