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Exclusive Interview: Oscar Winner Natalie Musteata Reflects on Armenian Roots, Surreal Victory, and a Historic Oscars Moment
The Armenian Report got an exclusive interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker Natalie Musteata, who was awarded Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” In a personal and reflective conversation, Musteata spoke about the emotional weight of the moment, her Armenian heritage, and what her film represents in today’s changing film landscape. Looking back at the moment her name was announced at the Academy Awards, Musteata described an experie
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 19
Romanian-Armenian Filmmaker Natalie Musteata Wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short
Filmmaker of Armenian descent Natalie Musteata has won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film as co-director of the short film “Two People Exchanging Saliva.” The film gained international recognition throughout the past year and ultimately received one of the highest honors in the film industry at the Academy Awards. “Two People Exchanging Saliva” is a French-language short film written and directed by husband and wife Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh. The fil
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 15
Armenian-American Producer Sev Ohanian Walks the Red Carpet as “Sinners” Makes Oscar History
Armenian-American film producer Sev Ohanian reached a historic moment in international cinema with his work on the film “Sinners.” The movie has become one of the most talked-about films of the year and earned a record number of nominations at the 98th Academy Awards. Ohanian is the first Armenian-American producer ever nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. He is also only the second Armenian producer overall to receive this recognition, following British-Armenian
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 15
Armenian Filmmaker Madeline Sharafian Earns Second Oscar Nomination for Pixar’s ELIO
Madeline Sharafian has earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for directing Disney/Pixar’s animated feature ELIO . While she was previously nominated in 2021 for Pixar’s BURROW (Best Animated Short Film), ELIO marks her first Oscar nomination for a feature-length film, showing her rise as a major talent in animation and a trailblazer for Armenian filmmakers in Hollywood. Sharafian shares directing duties on ELIO with Domee Shi and Adrian Molina. This film is
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 22
'Travel Oscar' Goes to Armenia: 'Wings of Tatev' Earns Top Spot for Third Time, Celebrating Ruben Vardanyan's Vision and Legacy
The "Wings of Tatev" cable car has been named the World’s Best Cable Car at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2024 for the third time....
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 25, 2024
Kevin Spacey to Be Honored at Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival 2024 Despite Sexual Assault Allegations
Armenia to honor Kevin Spacey at the Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival (GAIFF) 2024. Spacey has been named as the Guest...
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 25, 2024
“The Last Repair Shop,” Featuring Steve Bagmanyan, Who Faced Ethnic Persecution in Azerbaijan in the 1980s, Wins an Oscar
"The Last Repair Shop" has won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. The film, directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers,...
The Armenian Report Team
Mar 11, 2024
Armenian Resilience Shines in Oscar-Nominated Documentary 'The Last Repair Shop'
"The Last Repair Shop," a documentary short film featuring an Armenian character central to its story, has been nominated for Best...
The Armenian Report Team
Jan 23, 2024
AMERIKATSI Earns a Spot on Oscar's Best International Feature Shortlist, Making Armenian Film History
Here's some exciting news from the world of cinema! Michael Goorjian's film "AMERIKATSI" just made history by becoming the first-ever...
The Armenian Report Team
Dec 21, 2023
American Actor Mark Ruffalo Raises Awareness of Azerbaijan's Genocidal Blockade in Artsakh
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo, known for his Oscar and Emmy nominations, has joined the growing voices seeking to shed light on the...
The Armenian Report Team
Sep 10, 2023
