Ani Vorskanyan

Ani Vorskanyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia. Moved to Moscow, Russia in 1996, used to live there until 2012. In 2001 graduated Bachelor Degree in Law in Moscow. In 2005 graduated MBA in Finance in Nicosia, Cyprus (on the basic of Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands). Was working in Moscow in movie/entertainment industry and in publishing/media businesses. In 2012 moved to home county, Armenia, was in a TV and Entertainment business. Ani Vorskanyan is the visionary founder behind AVA Films, which has rapidly ascended to become one of Armenia's most prestigious production companies. Under her leadership, AVA Films has carved out a significant niche in the international film festival circuit, boasting an impressive portfolio. Among her notable achievements, Vorskanyan co-produced "Si le vent tombe" ("Should the Wind Drop") selected for the Official Selection of the 73rd Cannes Festival in 2020 and "I Will Revenge This World with Love - S. Paradjanov" selected for the Official Selection of the 81st Venice Film Festival (Venice Classic Program) in 2024, further solidifying her reputation as a producer with an exceptional ability to craft stories that captivate audiences and critics alike. Additionally, her co-production "Amerikatsi" (2022), a film that has garnered critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the upcoming Academy Awards. Vorskanyan's contributions to cinema, particularly through these distinguished films, underscore her role as a key figure in elevating Armenian filmmaking on the international stage.