This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Arpa International Film Festival, the signature event of the Arpa Foundation for Film, Music, and Art (AFFMA). The virtual festival is slated to run from November 21 to December 5.
It is important to stress that the focus of the festival is to support independent cinema, which has inspired and sustained the festival globally. The ongoing popularity of the Arpa International Film Festival has always depended on the selfless acts and generosity of the community, whose dedication has allowed the festival to thrive for the last 24 years.
The 2021 Arpa International Film Festival Team consists of an experienced and youthful group of professionals from a wide, cross-section of the film industry. Their ideas and creative force are what drives the festival’s production and programming, to give both the filmmakers and the audience the best festival experience possible.
The 24th Arpa International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for feature films, shorts, documentaries, music videos, and more.
We are committed to showcasing all the selected films during the online festival. Submit your film today.
Deadlines
* Regular Deadline: September 28
* Late Deadline: October 19
The AFFMA team during their first in-person meeting as they prepare for the festival. From left: Cammie Jones, Nick Talarico, Hrag Meguerditchian, Sylvia Minassian, Lorena Armine Dilanian, Lori Sinanian, Maral Kazazian, Carmen Libaridian, John Santos. Not pictured: Sonia Keshishian, Jacklin Boyadjian, Lilit Harutyunyan, Berge Kallibjian, Sossi Varbedian, Silva Karageozian, Nelly Harutyunyan, James Ananias, Aleen Khachatourian, Maria Elena Infantino, and Manvel Saribekyan
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Donations may be made online, or via mail by sending checks to AFFMA – Arpa Foundation for Film, Music & Art, 2919 Maxwell St, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music & Art (AFFMA) is a charitable, non-profit, tax-deductible organization registered as a 501(c)(3), thereby making all sponsorships 100 percent tax-deductible.