CALL FOR ENTRIES
CLOSED FOR 2011 FESTIVAL.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Arpa is NO LONGER accepting films for its 14th annual festival to be held at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood for 2011.
Arpa International Film Festival’s mission is to cultivate cultural understanding and global empathy by creating a dynamic forum for international cinema. We present the works of local and international filmmakers who explore such issues as diaspora, war, genocide, dual-identity, exile, and multiculturalism. Through film screenings, panel discussions, and networking events we strive to bridge cultural divides by fostering dialogue among people of diverse ethnicities and lifestyles.
Submissions can be made in the following categories:
• Feature Length
• 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 for competition in this exclusive Arpa International Film Festival category.
About Us
Arpa is the name of a river that flows through Armenia. As water provides a source of life and energy, so does art to the human soul. The first Arpa International Film Festival was produced by AFFMA in 1997 with a mission to cultivate cultural understanding and global empathy, 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.
