I am Hasmik Movsisyan

Hasmik was born in Yerevan, Armenia in 1991. At the age of 11, she moved with her family to St. Petersburg, Russia where she grew up. She received a medical degree from St. Petersburg State University, but after graduation, she decided to pursue her true passion for filmmaking. Hasmik was accepted into the directing department of Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK), where she studied under the guidance of Alexander and Vladimir Kott and Anna Fenchenko in the feature film workshop.

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During her time at VGIK, Hasmik directed three films, including "Apnea", "Side by side", and "Harisa". These films have been recognized at various student film festivals with numerous awards. Hasmik's short film, "250 KM," originally began as a student project, but she developed it into a full-fledged independent film.

The film "250 KM" has Academy Award Qualifying and received a number of prestigious awards such as:

• Athens International Film and Video Festival – Winner, 1st Prize Narrative Short (Academy Awards Qualifying), 2024

• Armenian National Film Academy - Anahit Award Winner, Best Short Film, 2024

• Amnesty International – Winner, Best Short Film, 2023

With her passion for storytelling and her unique perspective on the world, Hasmik's films capture the essence of the human experience. She continues to create thought-provoking films that inspire and challenge audiences.