The Armenian Film Society has announced their expansion into the United Kingdom, with the opening of a branch in London.
Founded in 2015, the Armenian Film Society has hosted over 100 events in Los Angeles and holds partnerships with notable organizations. In 2023, the Society launched the Armenian Film Festival, which is held every year in Glendale, California.
The newly established London branch will be spearheaded by curator Kira Adibekov and filmmaker Tatevik Ayvazyan.
Kira Adibekov is an award-winning curator, producer and Chevening alumnus with an MA in Film and Screen Cultures from the University of Roehampton. Adibekov has curated and produced numerous film seasons, live events, and cross-disciplinary shows, including “This Is Not (a) Cinema” at Whitechapel Gallery.
Tatevik Ayvazyan is a writer and producer at Rebel Republic Films and the former director of the Armenian Institute. Ayvazyan is also a Board member of the International Armenian Literary Alliance and Azad Archives, and co-editor of the upcoming Special Armenian Issue of Wasafiri magazine.
“We are excited to expand our footprint and launch a branch in London. The goal of Armenian Film Society has always been to make Armenian cinema accessible to all audiences, and this move will allow us to showcase Armenian films and filmmakers with audiences in the UK,” said Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian, Founders of the Armenian Film Society.
The organization will be announcing London-based events in the near future.
Founded in 2015 by Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian, Armenian Film Society champions Armenian films and champions Armenian filmmakers. Armenian Film Society has held partnerships with organizations such as Vidiots, American Cinematheque, and the Academy Museum, and has welcomed notable guests such as Atom Egoyan, Howard Kazanjian, Joe Manganiello, Mardik Martin, and Sev Ohanian.
