Cannes’ Critics’ Week Reveals Lineup of Armenian Filmmakers Taking Part in Next Step Studio Program (EXCLUSIVE)

Cannes Film Festival's Critics' Week has announced the Next Step Studio's focus on Armenian cinema, selecting four directors—Armik Israyelyan, Raffi Movsisyan, Sona Khachatryan, and Naira Sargsyan—to participate. Per Variety, each filmmaker will be paired with an international director mentor to develop their projects, bringing these emerging Armenian voices to international attention.

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