Armenian Panorama

Shahbazyan, Aram

Aram Shahbazyan (born 1971, Kotayq Province, Armenia)
Graduated from Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema in 1994, Directing Department, In 1996-1997 stidied in La Femis National Cinematography School of France as a Film Director, He was the chief director of Ar TV Company, director at Armenian Public TV Company, duirector assistent at Hayfilm Studio. Currently works for Shoghakat TV. His short film Akner was selected by XXVII Moscow IFF 2005, for the section Perspectives. He got the Best Director Award twice at the “Yes em” IFF of Young Filmmakers in Yerevan, in 2004 and 2005.

Filmography
Report during Supper (1995), Lavash (1997), Inside & Outside (1999), Aghapatanq (2000), Javakhq, a Forgotten Motherland (2001), Vordan Karmir (2002), Qyariz (2005), Apo Called (2006), Don’t Be Afraid (2007), Yerevan Ragtime (2008), Taxi “Chill Out”(segment, 2008).

Movsisyan, Hrant

Hrant Movsisyan
In 1972 graduated from Leningrad Institute of Theatre and Cinema, TV Direction Department. In 1973-1977 was an animator at TV films studio, in 1977-1990, director at Armenian Public TV Company. In 1985-1992 collaborated with the TV channels of France, Switzerland and USA. In 1995-1997 was the artistic director of Arus Studio, in 1997-1998, chief producer at Armenian Public TV Company. In 1998-2001 was the producer at Paradise advertising agency; he is the founder of Paradise TV. In 2001-2004, chief producer of exel 1 H2 TV channel. Directed several ads and videos, style designer of Prometheus TV channel. Directed TV concerts, New Year and music programs, series of programs and The Third Force documentary serial. Member of the Union of Cinematographers of Armenia and the International Academy of Television.

Filmography
Our Yard-3 (2006), Karo Minasyan (2008), Taxi “Chill Out” (2009), No Matter What (2009), Glance and Reflection (2009).

Baghdasaryan, Edgar

Edgar Baghdasaryan (born 1964 Yerevan)
Graduated from Veterinary Institute of Yerevan in 1985. He created his first amateur film when he was sixteen. Since 1988 he has worked in Hayfilm and Haik Film Studios, at first as an assistant director, then as a film director. His films were presented in international film festivals in Moscow, Gothenburg, Montreal, Varna, Magdeburg, Toulouse, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, etc.

Filmography
Games (1990), Flow (1997), The Lands of Holy Rites (2001), Mariam (2005), From Ararat to Zion (2009)

Zilfimyan, Artak

Artak Zilfimyan
In 1994-1998 studied at the College of Fine Arts, in 2004 graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts. In 2000-2001 worked as an animator at Shant TV. In 2001-2002 was the artistic director of Classical Design. In 2003-2004 worked as a designer at Antares and Abide Web. In 2004-2006 was an animator, director and artistic director at Shoghakat TV. In 2006-2007 worked as a director at Shark. Since 2007 is a director and animator at Sharm Holding. His works include the Dichlophos TV program. Has filmed ads and music videos.

Filmography
Taxi “Chill Out” (segment, 2008).

Ghazaryan, Armen

Armen Ghazaryan (born 1964, Yerevan)
In 1986 he graduated from the Painting Faculty of Yerevan Kh. Abovyan Pedagogical Institute. Since 1991 is a member of Momik Cultural Union. In 1986-1993 he worked at Hayfilm Studio as a production designer. In 2001-2006 he collaborated with the Museum of History of Armenia as an exhibition room designer and restorer. Since 2004 he has resumed work with Hayfilm. In 1988 he won a prize Best Production Designer at the Animation FF of the Soviet Union for the film, The City, and in 1989 won the First Prize at the Open Animation FF for Dream Book.

Filmography
Prod. Design: The City (1987, anim.), Ping-Pong (1988, anim.), Dream Book (1989, anim.), For You, Armenia (1990, anim.), On the Threshold (1993), Mariam (2004), Water (2007), The Title, in the End (2008), The Second Sunday of Spring (2008), Tangled Parallels (2009), Script: Yerevan Flies ( 2008), Dir.: Taxi “Chill Out” (segment, 2008).

Babayan, Davit

Davit Babayan
In 1987 graduated from V. Bryusov Institute of Russian and Foreign Languages. in 1986-1993 was an actor at Yerevan Chamber Theatre. 1993-1997 worked as a director at Ostankino, Moscow. In 1997 he was a director at Ar TV Company. Since 1997 he has been the Chief Director at Sharm Holding. Has filmed videos.

Filmography
Taxi “Chill Out” (segment, 2008)..

Avagyan, Avag

Avag Avagyan
Studied at Yerevan Economics University, International Relations Faculty. Worked for ACN, and for Business TV as chief director and programs director, and at Armenia TV. Directed 70 TV programs. He is the chief director of the Chess Olympiad.

Filmography
Taxi “Chill Out” (egment, 2008).

Khachatryan, Vahe

Vahe Khachatryan (born 1961, Yerevan)
In 1980-1985 studied at Yerevan State Conservatoire, Composition Faculty. In 1987-97 worked as editor and director for various TVs. In 2000-2002 studied at LACC Cinema Program (USA). Has directed 80 ad videos and 4 documentaries.

Filmography
Yerevan Blues (1998), The Day of Eclipse ( 2000), Reincarnation (2000), Unwritten Law (2002), Cobweb (2004), Fate (2005), Welcome, Daddy (2008), Taxi “Chill Out” (, egment, 2008).

Keshihyan, Hrach

Hrach Keshishyan
In 1987-1992 studied at Yerevan State University, Radiophysics Faculty. In 1990-1992 was a director at Armenian Public TV Company. In 1995 founded Art 13 TV Company. Since 2000 has been the chief producer at Armenian Public TV Company. Directed TV series, programs and music videos.

Filmography
Nothing will Remain (2007), Taxi “Chill Out” (2008).

Mashkaryan, Garik

Garik Mashkaryan
In 1983-1990 studied at Yerevan Polytechnic Institute, and in 1989-1991, at Yerevan Chamber Theatre.

Filmograhy
The Bride from Jermuk (Second Dir., 1997), Dear Yerevan (2002), Pomegranate (2003), Habitat (2006), Taxi “Chill Out”(segment, 2008).