Masterclass with Jivan Avetisyan
Armenian Film Society
Glendale, CA 91203
Jivan Avetisyan returns to Los Angeles from Armenia, and will lead a masterclass at AFS HQ on Monday, January 26, offering a deep dive into his artistic and personal journey, using his forthcoming feature film REVIVAL as a case study.
📆: Monday, January 26
🕢: 7:30pm
📍: AFS HQ
🎟️: Free
Born in Gyumri, raised in Artsakh, and now based in Yerevan, Jivan Avetisyan is a filmmaker whose work is shaped by lived experience. In his career, he has directed more than 20 documentaries, shorts, and features, including TEVANIK, THE LAST INHABITANT, and GATE TO HEAVENN— each grounded in real human stories from Artsakh.
Jivan Avetisyan's forthcoming feature, REVIVAL, is an exploration of war, memory, and the evolution of artificial intelligence. The film unfolds during the 2020 Artsakh War and the global pandemic, and imagines AI as a developing consciousness shaped by human experience. REVIVAL recently completed post-production and is set for release in 2026. The international cast includes Armand Assante, Maia Morgenstern, Heino Ferch, Robin Hairabian, Clémence Baudouin, Babken Chobanyan, and Narine Petrosyan.
What should you expect from this masterclass?
Jivan Avetisyan will explore a range of topics, including a brief overview of his personal and professional journey; how lived experience transforms into cinematic storytelling; a case study of REVIVAL; maintaining creative vision when funding or politics intervene; navigating the challenges of international co-productions; and the tension between festival expectations and truth-telling. The session will also include an exclusive screening of a clip from the film, followed by an open discussion.
Who is this masterclass for?
This masterclass is open for everyone, including film lovers curious about the creative process to those who already work in the film industry. No prior filmmaking experience is required. This masterclass will be especially valuable for film enthusiasts, film students, aspiring filmmakers, and working filmmakers.
Limited seats available.
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