VIP GOLD PASS
Reserve your $120 All-Access VIP GOLD PASS
– a $400 value now
The GOLD PASS
offers priority entry to the following events:
Tuesday, Sept. 21 – Red Carpet Opening Night reception held under the auspices of
the Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia, celebrating Armenian Independence Day
Wednesday, Sept. 22 – Reception held at the private residence of award-winning
actress & human rights activist Mary Apick
Thursday, Sept. 23 – Francophone-Fest Cinema screenings & reception; Career
Achievement Award presentation to Cannes Film Festival award-winning director Serge Avedikian
Friday, Sept. 24 – Armin T. Wegner Award recipient, director Eric Friedler, presents
special screening of “AGHET.” Reception to follow
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25/26 – Over 40 films from 30 nations, plus filmmaker Q&As,
discussions & exclusive networking events
Sunday, Sept. 26 – Star-studded Closing Night Awards & Dinner Reception
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.
