KHACHATUR ABOVYAN ARMENIAN STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Today, the Pedagogical University welcomed Mr. Edmond Grigoryan, the producer of the romantic comedy “The Bride from Vegas” shot in the USA, together with the main actor of the film Mr.Michael Sharafyan.

The latter’s first meeting was held with the students of the Departments of TV Production, Camera Work, Artistic Photography and Socio-Cultural Activities. After the official trailer of the movie the producer, residing in Los Angeles, introduced the process of shooting the film starting with the idea till the selection of actors.

Producer Arthur Babayan spoke about the secrets of the American cinematography and modern demands, mentioning that the financial aspect was very important in the process of shooting the film, which was, in fact, half of the work; however, as added further, the message was also not less important.

“I was only 13 when I left Armenia; when I was coming back I was eager to bring something valuable. And today, I am here with my first full-length film. I have been in the show-business since I was 17; during this time I have managed to learn a lot, but the most important things I acquired right on the spot- in the process of shooting; cinema is a creative art, isn’t it; and there is no ending here”.

In addition, the main actor of the Armenian-American romantic comedy Mr. Michael Sharafyan spoke about the start of his acting career and about his major in clothes designing; in fact, Michael Sharafyan is the son of the well-known actor Levon Sharafyan.

Afterwards, Michael Sharafyan frankly observed that he did not consider himself as a professional actor, adding that confidence and diligence, actually, were the most important elements for achieving success in any undertaking. 

“Based on my personal experience, I may now assure that it is absolutely unpredictable where you will find yourself next”

The students, present at the meeting asked the guests questions of their interest about possible cooperation with Armenian young people, the obvious differences among films of the same genre as well as about the upcoming planned activities of the creative team.