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 Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art | |
| Founded | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sylvia Minassian |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Location | |
Area served | United States |
| Method | Annual Arpa International Film Festival |
Key people | Sylvia Minassian (Chairwoman) Angelo Ghailian (Vice Chairman) |
| Website | http://www.affma.org |
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art (AFFMA) is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization, formed in 1995 for the purpose of promoting the arts of the Armenian diaspora; Arpa takes its name from the Arpa river, in Armenia and Azerbaijan.[1][2]
AFFMA has been running its annual Arpa International Film Festival held in Hollywood, California since 1997.[2] Arpa Film Festival claims to be one of the oldest independent film festivals in Hollywood,[3] highlighting films that explore critical issues such as war, genocide, diaspora, dual identities, exile and multiculturalism.[4] In 2021, the festival went virtual due to COVID,[5] and 2022 marked the 25th anniversary of the festival.[4][6]
- ^ "About Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art". AFFMA. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Arpa Film Festival". LA Weekly. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ "About Arpa International Film Festival". Arpa Film Festival. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ a b "ARPA International Film Festival 25th Anniversary Awards Gala". 11 October 2022.
- ^ https://asbarez.com/24th-arpa-film-festival-goes-virtual-announces-official-lineup/
- ^ "Celebrating 25 Years of Arpa International Film Festival - Indiewrap". 31 October 2022.