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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]
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
- #CALL FOR FILMS 1. CALL FOR FILMS - Submit your film today!
- #FREE SCREENING 2. - #FREE SCREENING REMINDER - FREE SCREENING
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 - 2:00 PM
Dance Camera West presents THE LAST TIGHTROPE DANCER IN ARMENIA
3. MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER
4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
CALL FOR FILMS!
14th Annual Film Festival
September 22 - 24
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
Arpa is now accepting films! All filmmakers are encouraged to -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/cd1686b268 apply. -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/8551c7066a
AFFMA seeks films that cultivate global empathy and cultural
understanding, creating a dynamic forum for international cinema with
a special focus on the work of filmmakers who explore the issues of
Diaspora, exile and multi-culturalism. A strong emphasis is placed on
ideals of independent thought, artistic vision, cultural diversity
and social understanding.
Submissions can be made in the following categories:
Feature Film Short Film Documentary
Animation Music Video AFFMA presents the
AT&T/Arpa International Film Festival Award for
Environmental Conservation & Stewardship.
Films addressing green initiatives and environmental awareness can be
submitted to Arpa International Film Festival
for this competition. Click here to submit! -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/112b61382a
FREE SCREENING AT HAMMER MUSEUM 2p.m., JUNE 18, 2011
AFFMA proudly supports our friends at Dance Camera West Dance Media
Film Festival -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/a0cf07ba5e who will screen a stunning documentary, "The Last Tightrope Dancer
in Armenia," on June 18, 2011 at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, Los
Angeles.
Two of Armenia's most celebrated tightrope dancers, both in their
late '70s, search for an apprentice to take over this ancient art
form, or face having it lost forever. Winner of the Grand Prix of
the 19th International Festival of Ethnological Films, along with a
dozen awards for Best Documentary and Special Jury Awards throughout
Europe. [Dir. Inna Sahakyan and Arman Yeritsyan, 2009 Armenia 72']
"The Last Tightrope Dancer" will be introduced by AFFMA and screen at
the Hammer on June 18th at 2pm.
Hammer Museum (Billy Wilder Theater)
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
www.hammer.ucla.edu -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/15769c87dd
All festival events are FREE and open to the public. First-come
first-
serve seating. Guaranteed seating through special DCW Membership Pass
is highly recommended. For more information, please click here. -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/832d1efefd
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Dear AFFMA Friends,
With great joy I extend a warm welcome to Councilman Paul Krekorian,
esq., Eileen Keusseyan, esq., filmmaker Eric Nazarian, and Angelo
Ghailian, businessman, who have joined the AFFMA Board of Directors
this year. They join returning members Zaven Khachaturian, Sonia
Keshishian Rubik Babaians, and Maral Kazazian. Welcome to our new
Board of Directors and thank you for choosing to join AFFMA, an
organization that crosses the cultural divide by supporting artists
from all over the world.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Minassian
AFFMA Founder and Boardmember
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
AFFMA, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, is currently
seeking dedicated volunteers interested in film and event production.
All may apply. AFFMA offers internships and training in all aspects
of the entertainment industry including programming, marketing,
casting, publicity, production, web design, member outreach,
sponsorship and more! Experience in non-profit management a plus.
5-10 hours a week. Interested parties please contact [email protected] -
[email protected]?subject=Volunteer Inquiry .
For AFFMA submission or sponsorship information, please contact
[email protected] .
From: Baghdasarian
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]
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
- #CALL FOR FILMS 1. CALL FOR FILMS - Submit your film today!
- #FREE SCREENING 2. - #FREE SCREENING REMINDER - FREE SCREENING
SATURDAY, JUNE 18 - 2:00 PM
Dance Camera West presents THE LAST TIGHTROPE DANCER IN ARMENIA
3. MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER
4. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
CALL FOR FILMS!
14th Annual Film Festival
September 22 - 24
Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
Arpa is now accepting films! All filmmakers are encouraged to -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/cd1686b268 apply. -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/8551c7066a
AFFMA seeks films that cultivate global empathy and cultural
understanding, creating a dynamic forum for international cinema with
a special focus on the work of filmmakers who explore the issues of
Diaspora, exile and multi-culturalism. A strong emphasis is placed on
ideals of independent thought, artistic vision, cultural diversity
and social understanding.
Submissions can be made in the following categories:
Feature Film Short Film Documentary
Animation Music Video AFFMA presents the
AT&T/Arpa International Film Festival Award for
Environmental Conservation & Stewardship.
Films addressing green initiatives and environmental awareness can be
submitted to Arpa International Film Festival
for this competition. Click here to submit! -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/112b61382a
FREE SCREENING AT HAMMER MUSEUM 2p.m., JUNE 18, 2011
AFFMA proudly supports our friends at Dance Camera West Dance Media
Film Festival -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/a0cf07ba5e who will screen a stunning documentary, "The Last Tightrope Dancer
in Armenia," on June 18, 2011 at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, Los
Angeles.
Two of Armenia's most celebrated tightrope dancers, both in their
late '70s, search for an apprentice to take over this ancient art
form, or face having it lost forever. Winner of the Grand Prix of
the 19th International Festival of Ethnological Films, along with a
dozen awards for Best Documentary and Special Jury Awards throughout
Europe. [Dir. Inna Sahakyan and Arman Yeritsyan, 2009 Armenia 72']
"The Last Tightrope Dancer" will be introduced by AFFMA and screen at
the Hammer on June 18th at 2pm.
Hammer Museum (Billy Wilder Theater)
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024
www.hammer.ucla.edu -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/15769c87dd
All festival events are FREE and open to the public. First-come
first-
serve seating. Guaranteed seating through special DCW Membership Pass
is highly recommended. For more information, please click here. -
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArpaFoundationforFil/11efbbcdd7/6c5fab4db7/832d1efefd
MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Dear AFFMA Friends,
With great joy I extend a warm welcome to Councilman Paul Krekorian,
esq., Eileen Keusseyan, esq., filmmaker Eric Nazarian, and Angelo
Ghailian, businessman, who have joined the AFFMA Board of Directors
this year. They join returning members Zaven Khachaturian, Sonia
Keshishian Rubik Babaians, and Maral Kazazian. Welcome to our new
Board of Directors and thank you for choosing to join AFFMA, an
organization that crosses the cultural divide by supporting artists
from all over the world.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Minassian
AFFMA Founder and Boardmember
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
AFFMA, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization, is currently
seeking dedicated volunteers interested in film and event production.
All may apply. AFFMA offers internships and training in all aspects
of the entertainment industry including programming, marketing,
casting, publicity, production, web design, member outreach,
sponsorship and more! Experience in non-profit management a plus.
5-10 hours a week. Interested parties please contact [email protected] -
[email protected]?subject=Volunteer Inquiry .
For AFFMA submission or sponsorship information, please contact
[email protected] .
From: Baghdasarian