Armenia, official name – Republic of Armenia
Armenia has selected Tamara Stepanyan’s Land of Arto for the 99th Oscars, but the Academy has not disclosed which other films entered the selection.
The Pan-Armenian Federation of Film Producers will present the Cinema Alliance and the VERA film project at the Venice Film Festival’s industry platform.
The Cinema Foundation of Armenia has announced its 2026 public funding calls for feature-length and short film projects, with a total budget of around AMD 272.7 million.
Under one state programme, Cinema Foundation of Armenia live-action films went to tender, while seven animated films were awarded directly to KIRA.
Four Armenian directors will develop short films with international partners in Yerevan, ahead of their premieres at Critics’ Week in Cannes in 2027.
The 23rd Golden Apricot International Film Festival has concluded in Yerevan, announcing the winners of its three official competition programs.
Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports has approved new regulations for state film funding competitions, concluding a regulatory process launched in 2024.
Vrej Kassouny was reappointed as Armenia’s national representative to Eurimages in June 2026, returning to a position he had previously held.
The 9th Yerevan International Short Film Festival has concluded, with the winners of its national and international competitions now announced.
The Academy has invited Armenian cinematographer Suren Tadevosyan, along with Aleen Keshishian, Josh Haroutunian and Natalie Musteata.
