12th Annual POM Film Festival Wrapped Up With Best Film Awarded to La Villa
The Hamazkayin Toronto Pomegranate Film Festival wrapped up its 12th season after 5 days of film screenings and presentations that involved 40 films showcasing worldwide Armenian cinematic talent.
Speaking about the quality of the films, perennial jury member and film industry veteran Silva Basmadjian said it was “fearless and exceptiona...
Turkey’s Armenian schools struggle to survive
(Hurriyet Daily News)- Minority schools in Turkey, of which there are 24 currently, are struggling to survive.
For Turkey’s Armenian community, the meager number of schools for their children is also a problem. With a population of 60,000 and 16 schools across the country, only 3,000 students receive education in Armenian schools.
“There ...
Atom Egoyan to get IFFI Lifetime Achievement Award
(United News of Idia)- Acclaimed Canadian Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan will be bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award at 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017 which begins on November 20.
An accomplished Director, Writer and Producer, Egoyan has made a mark in the mainstream and alternate cinema all over the world.
His ...
NEPMCC Members Visit Aga Khan Museum
On Monday November 13, 2017, NEPMCC members visited the Aga Khan museum in Toronto and had a guided tour at the recently established centre.
The Aga Khan museum was built in 2014 by the order of the leader of the Ismaeli religious sect and is the first of its kind in the world. The museum ...
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks to support Children of Armenian Fund Gala
(Armradio)- The Children of Armenian Fund (COAF) will hold its 14th annual star-studded gala on December 16.
This year’s event to be held in New York will be supported by a number of celebrities, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Ariana Grande, Chloe Kardashian, Connan O’Brien, Tina Fey and others.
Emmy award winning actress ...
