The platform for the co-production of the "Golden Apricot" has announced new collaborations and upcoming projects.
13-07-2026 10:25 Armenia Culture
The GAIFF Pro platform for co-production and financing of the "Golden Apricot" will take place from July 13–18 within the framework of the film festival, showcasing leading professionals from the global film industry, innovative technologies, and opportunities for international collaboration. This was announced by the festival's press service.
First, GAIFF Pro has announced the start of collaboration with the leading artificial intelligence platform Magnific AI (formerly Freepik). As part of this collaboration, an exclusive AI Filmmaking Workshop will be conducted.
The GAIFF Pro Industry program for 2026 includes professional workshops, masterclasses, practical discussions, and panel meetings designed for filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals.
Ove Rishoy Jensen, a consultant from Nordisk Film & TV Fond, will present a workshop on "FOMO Film Production: How to Avoid It," helping filmmakers to identify the core idea of their projects and enhance international representation.
Victor Eden, a member of the CNC FAI Commission, PROCIREP ANGOA Commission, Eurodoc, and DAE, will address co-production as a form of creative collaboration, discussing the specifics of international partnerships, financing, and creative processes.
Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir, an award-winning director from the Venice Film Festival's Orizzonti section, will conduct a screenwriting masterclass, presenting his approaches to creating auteur cinema.
Within the framework of GAIFF Pro 2026, professional discussions will also be held on artificial intelligence, copyright, film marketing, co-production, and the role of casting in the international film industry.
The discussion dedicated to the future of AI and creative industries will feature intellectual property and civil law expert Evgenia Nikoghosyan, ReArmenia founder Gevorg Poghosyan, and the director and producer of the film "Little Mher" (2026) Hovhannes Margaryan.
Armen Karaghlanyan, founder and executive director of the Armenian Film Society, will present strategies for international promotion of films, while Mariam Chachian will share the experience of co-production for the documentary project "Wave."
The main panel discussion titled "Local Talent, Global Visibility: Casting as a Creative Bridge" will address the opportunities for international recognition of local actors, featuring Filmmakers Europe director David Zitzlsperger, casting directors Hermina Fattyoli and Harika Uyghur.
In 2026, GAIFF Pro Rendezvous author meetings will also return, with special guests including Jessica Hausner, Oscar-winning director Paweł Pawlikowski, film historian Mark Cousins, co-founder of Proximity Media Sev Ohanyan, and French-Armenian actor Simon Abgaryan.
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