Tigran Arakelyan - Director of Zako / Armenia

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Tigran Arakelyan is an artist with over a decade of expertise in animation and cinema.

Graduating from Hakob Kojoyan secondary art school in 2009 and later earning a degree in Art Direction for Cinema from the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography in 2013, Tigran embarked on his artistic journey early in life. His skills grew while he worked as a designer at the well-known ReAnimania International Animation and Comics Festival from 2010 to 2012.

With a profound passion for cinema, Tigran has worked as Art Director for over 10 movies, including the acclaimed Aurora’s Sunrise. His remarkable talent garnered prestigious awards, such as Best Art Director at the Anahit National Award Ceremony during the Academy Awards in 2019 and the award for Best Film at the One Minute One Shot competition organized by the Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art (ACCEA).

Since co-founding OnOff Studio in 2018, Tigran has played a pivotal role in completing four short animated movies and is actively involved in the development of two TV series projects, three short animated movies, and the animated feature film Zako. The studio employs innovative immersive VR technologies as tools for animation development, showcasing Tigran's commitment to pushing creative boundaries in the industry.

"Selected for the Annecy Festival Residency, I'm excited and feel a strong sense of responsibility. It's not just about personal growth; it's a chance to boost our studio and help advance the Armenian animation industry. I look forward to immersing myself in this transformative experience and leveraging it to make a lasting impact on both a personal and industry-wide level."


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