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THE LAST INHABITANT

Directed by Jivan Avetisyan

82 Mins

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THE LAST INHABITANT

STARRING

Alexander Khachatryan (Armenia) Abgar Homayoun Ershadi (Iran) Ibrahim

Sandra Dauksaite-Petrulene (Lithuania) Yurga Sos Janibekyan (Armenia) Artist Dimitra Chatoupi (Greece) Asli

Anne Bedian (USA) Rebecca Armen Grayg (Russia) Commandant

FILMMAKERS

Directed by: Jivan Avetisyan Screenplay: Tsovinar Khachatryan, Masis Baghdasaryan

Producer: Masis Baghdasryan Co –Producers: Gevorg Gevorgyan, Kestutis Drazdauskas

Executive Producer: Adrineh Mirzayan Editing: Eimantas Belickas

Make up: Zarina Karakhanova Costumes: Hovsanna Vanaturanc, Naira Muradyan

Sound: Curtis Frisch Production Design: Nahapes Sargsyan, Anton Keshishyan

Cinematography: Tigran Khachaturyan Music: Serj Tankian

Fish Eye Art Cultural Foundation,

In cooperation with:

National Cinema Center of Armenia and Artbox Production House of Lithuania

Supported by:

Apricot Stone Production Company of Sweden ~ American Alpha Dogs Inc. of United States ~ Lebanese State University Institute of Fine Arts 2 of Lebanon ~ Domino Production of Armenia ~ Mosaics Art & Cultural Foundation of United States.

THE LAST INHABITANT

DIRECTOR’S NOTE Deportation of people is an act made against humanity - an act of decision that is made against people that have no choice but to flee. From 1987 to 1990, prior to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the most critical ethnic conflict took place - the Armenian-Azerbaijani clashes in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh. A mass deportation of Armenians from Azerbaijan, USSR was witnessed including in the village of Gyurjevan. This inter-ethnic conflict between ethnic Armenians and ethnic Azerbaijanis after decades is still entangled, and it is considered the most violent conflict in the region. The story of “The Last Inhabitant of Gyurjevan” by Tsovinar Khachatryan is about the expulsion of an Armenian village in Azerbaijan, USSR in 1988. The story portrays the natural and peaceful life of a small mountainous village that was turned upside and down overnight due to this inter-ethnic conflict. . The village experiences increased tension, confusion, and fear. For the inhabitants of this region, the future becomes bleak and uncertain. As a filmmaker raised in Nagorno-Karabakh, I have listened to stories of hardships endured by my family and villagers, and their struggles in dealing with such a devastating inter-ethnic conflict. The film takes you on a mystery ride of allowing viewers imagination to decide the faith of a conflict. Ultimately people decide their own faith in return decide the outcome of a war. In this story, the stonemason Abgar, who is a Christian, has not been exiled yet and is the only Armenian living in the highly populated Armenian village of Gyurjevan. Abgar loses his daughter Yurga in Sumgait as the result of the mass deportation of the Christian Armenian population. The determined Armenian stays behind in search of his daughter. He has been given a task to construct a Mosque in return for his daughter by his long-time friend Ibrahim. This illustrates a strong message that we need each other regardless of race, culture, and religion in order to survive and preserve our racial identity. The film is about people who have appeared in a hell after they have lost their paradise, people who are saved by love, virtue and self-sacrifice.

-Jivan Avetisyan

THE LAST INHABITANT

SYNOPSIS 1988 – Prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union Evicted as a result of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, Abgar stays behind alone in a gradually shrinking enemy ring. He is waiting for his daughter, who has become a witness to her husband’s murder by an angry mob and was hospitalized with a trauma disorder. An Azerbaijani named Ibrahim, for finding and bringing Abgar’s daughter, suggests that Abgar works on the construction of a mosque. A few days later, Ibrahim finds the girl, named Yurga, in one of the psychiatric hospitals of Baku and brings her to Abgar. LONG SYNOPSIS In an Armenian village evicted in the result of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, Abgar stays behind alone in a gradually shrinking enemy ring. He is waiting for his daughter, who has become a witness to her husband’s murder by an angry mob and is hospitalized with a traumatic disorder. An Azeri named Ibrahim, for finding and bringing Abgar’s daughter, suggests that Abgar works on the construction of a mosque. A few days later, Ibrahim finds the girl, named Yurga, in one of the psychiatric hospitals of Baku and brings her to Abgar. Abgar wants to leave the village with his daughter, but his skills of a stonemason are required for construction of the new mosque. Abgar realizes that he is trapped. Day after day, Abgar - the real owner of an abandoned paradise spends his days in the terrible silence of the devastated village, in the presence of an unresponsive daughter. It appears Abgar lives among ghosts. Abgar talks about everything that is happening in the village and in his soul to his daughter, who lives in delusion. Father and daughter live quietly and silently, trying to be excluded from the world around them. However, the situation is gradually deteriorating, food runs out, the hope of seeing family recedes and enemy danger is suddenly on the rise. Robbery and crime starts increasing in the village. Abgar watches his corner of the heavenly paradise gradually turn into a hell, from where the only way out is escape. The leader of the Azerbaijani gang eventually fulfills his intention and attempts to rape Abgar’s daughter. Ibrahim who calls in at Abgar’s place wounds and kills the Azeri and together with Abgar and the girl leave the house to flee from the attackers. However, they get trapped and the Azeri gang surrounds the cattle shed that has sheltered them. The sustained gunfire forces Abgar to stay in the cattle shed to distract the enemy's attention and save the girl. Abgar struggles bravely and dies in the cattle shed. Ibrahim breaks the enemy's ring and holding the girl’s hand, tries to bring Yurga to the Armenian border through the mountainous areas and woodlands.

-Jivan Avetisyan

THE LAST INHABITANT

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION COMPANY ''Fish eye Art'' Cultural Foundation was developed in Armenia. The Foundation’s mission is to create cultural projects, particularly films, and its beliefs and values are based on universal human values. It also aims on creating high quality films that have an emotional-cognitive impact on both the Armenian and Foreign audiences. For the past two years, ''Fish eye Art'' Cultural Foundation has collaborated in a joint venture with National Cinema Center of Armenia and Lithuanian Artbox Production House, and in 2014, produced the first Armenian-Lithuanian full-length feature film Tevanik. After the Première in Yerevan, Tevanik was screened at the 67th Cannes International Film Festival and received worldwide attention from the cinema professionals of the festival. It also screened in more than 20 countries worldwide and participated in various film festivals held in Armenia, China, Italy, Romania, and United States winning honorary awards. The film was translated into nine languages and was represented by international distribution in Greece, Romania, and United States. The Foundation’s latest full-length feature film is The Last Inhabitant. It was created in 2016, again with the collaboration of the National Cinema Center of Armenia and Lithuanian Artbox Production House. The production and post-production was supported by ''Apricot Stone'' of Sweden, “Alpha Dogs, Inc.” of United States, “Mosaics Art & Cultural Foundation” of United States, and State University of Lebanon of Lebanon. The cast includes world famous actors from Iran, Lithuania, Greece, Russia and US. The Film Composer is world famous “System of a down” rock group soloist Serj Tankian. The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song “B.Y.O.B” won the Best Hard Rock Performance of 2006. The music was then recorded live with the participation of the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra under Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Eduard Topchyan and Hover Chamber Choir, Artistic Director, Sona Hovhannisyan. The promotion campaign of The Last Inhabitant started at 69th Cannes International Film Festival where the film was presented at Le Marché du Film. The Première took place in Armenia in the framework of the 13th “Golden Apricot” film festival. ''Fish eye Art'' Cultural Foundation is represented by Galloping Films PTY LTD for worldwide distribution. The film will be presented at several significant international film festivals in the near future. Currently ''Fish eye Art'' Cultural Foundation is in the process of creating its third film Gate to Heaven (initial name of the film) full-length feature film project (historical drama). Production is planned for early 2018.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Republic of Armenia, Stepanakert, Neyman 27

Mobile: (+37455) 31 62 30 (+37477) 31 62 30

E-mail: givanchir@gmail.com fisheyeart.foundation@gmail.com

JIVAN AVETISYAN - Director Born: 1981 Place of Birth: Gyumri, Armenia Jivan served on a “Mandatory” military service in the Defense Army of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh from 1999 to 2001. In 2002, he enrolled in the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Faculty of Feature Film until 2007. He began his career in 2009 and was appointed as Chief Director at Yerkir Media Television. Since 2014, he founded “Fish Eye Art'' Cultural Foundation and is also the President. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2014 – Tevanik 2012 – Broken Childhood 2010 – Found Dream 2007 – The Dawn is Peaceful in Artsakh 2006 – Life Unobserved 2001 – Illusion 1999 – My First love Documentary Films 2012 – A Road to… 2011 – Karabakh: A Hidden Treasure 2011 – Armenians: from Mrav to the River Araks 2010 – Hostile Hammer 2010 – Saved Fraction 2010 – Divided Couple 2010 – Quartered Cross 2010 – Vital Movements 2010 – Protocol Trap 2009 – Smoking Wick 2009 – Promotion Films 2009 – Veiled Armenians 2005 – Along the Paths of One’s Own History 2004 – Towards the Wind

Education 2002-2007 Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinema, faculty of directing feature film 1998-1999 RA Public television, 3-month directing courses 1988-1998 Stepanakert N 9 secondary school after H. Tumanyan Seminars 2013- Golden Apricot International Film Festival “Directors Across Borders” Film Project Presentation Workshop- Seminar 2009- Institute for war & peace reporting “ WAR & MEDIA” Practical Training and Contest 2007- Golden Apricot International Film Festival “Directors Across Borders” Film Project Presentation Workshop 2006- Golden Apricot International Film Festival “Directors Across Borders” Film Project Presentation Workshop Employment From 2014 - A director of “Fish eye Art” Cultural Foundation 2009 -2014 - On TV company ‘‘Yerkir Media’’ as a main director 2003-2009 - Film and program director, TV company ‘‘Yerkir Media’’ 1998-1999 - Lighting engineer then director, Stepanakert television 1996-1997 - Lighting engineer, Stepanakert Dramatic Theatre after V. Papazyan Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2014 – Tevanik 2013 – Broken Childhood 2011 – Karabakh a Hidden Treasure Festivals and Prizes 2016 “Hollywood & Beyond's Film Festival”, Los Angeles, USA – “Best International

Feature Film”, Prize for the film “Tevanik” 2016 “Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival”, Los Angeles, USA -

“Foreign Feature”, prize for the film “Tevanik” 2016 “Silver Akbuzat” International Film Festival, Ufa, Russia – “Best Director of

Photography”, prize for the film “Tevanik” 2015 “6th International Historical and Military Film Festival”, Warsaw, Poland -

''Special Prize'', prize for the film “Tevanik” 2015 ''The Romania International Film Festival'' Romania - ''Best Film'' , prize for the

film “Tevanik” 2015 The 2nd Annual World Entertainment Awards, Los Angeles, US, - ''Best

Armenian Movie'', prize for the film “Tevanik” 2014 Screening at ''Saraevo Film Festival-Cinelink Market'' International Film Festival,

Bosnia and Herzegovina, the film “Tevanik”. 2014 ''Arpa International Film Festival'', Los Angeles, US, ''Best Screenplay'' – prize

for the film “Tevanik 2014 ''First Silk Road International Film Festival'', Xian, China- “People's Choice

Award”, prize for the film “Tevanik 2014 ''Tbilisi International Film Festival'', Tbilisi, Special screening at the closing

ceremony. 2014 ''Overlook International Film Festival'', Rome, Italy Jury award for ''Best Original

Work''. 2014 Nominated for ''Asian Pacific Screen Awards'', Brisbane, Australia 2014 Golden Apricot 11th International Film Festival “Best Armenian Fiction” prize

for the film “Tevanik” 2014 Cannes 67th International Film Market, Film “Tevanik” and the project of film

“The Last Inhabitant” 2013 “Baltik Event” Film Market, Films “Broken Childhood”, “Tevanik” and the project

of film “The last inhabitant” 2013 Pomegranate Film Festival, Kanada, for the film “Broken Childhood”, “Best short

film” 2013 Golden Apricot 10th International Film Festival “Hrant Mathevosian” special

prize for the film “Broken Childhood” 2013 Cannes 66th International Film Market, Film “Broken Childhood” and the project

of film “Tevanik” 2008 East Silver Documentary Film Market Jihlava , film “The Dawn is Peaseful in

Artsakh” 2008 “Golden Apricot” Yerevan 5th International Film Festival, film “The Dawn is

Peaseful in Artsakh” 2007 Ischia International Film Festival, film “The Dawn is Peaseful in Artsakh” 2007 Golden Apricot Yerevan 4th International Film Festival, film “Life Unobserved” 2006 Up-and-Coming International Film Festival Hannover, film “Life Unobserved” 2005 ‘‘Cooperation best programs’’ film festival organized by TV company ‘‘Mir’’

Alma-Alta, laureate, film 2005 ‘‘It's me’’ International Youth Film Festival, Yerevan, diploma, film “Towards the

Wind” Special award of ''Haykyan Awards'' of the Youth Foundation of Armenia was awarded. Jivan was also awarded a gold medal by the municipality of Nea Smyrni, Athens.

CAST BIOS

ALEXANDER KHACHATRYAN – Abgar Born: 1947 Place of Birth: Yerevan, Armenia Alexander studied at the Dramatic Studio under National Academic Theatre from 1968 to 1971. He also became a full-time actor for the same theatre for twenty years. During this period of time, Alexander played in numerous roles in theatre and in more than 20 films of such studios as "Hayfilm'', ''Mosfilm'', ''Lenfilm'', ''Belorusfilm'', ''Tajikfilm''. The list included such films as ''The Cliff'', ''The Gorge of Forsaken Fairy-Tales'', ''Solid Rock'', ''Baghdasar Divorces His Wife'', ''Mkhitar Sparapet'', ''The Lower Depths'', ''The Apple Garden'', ''Chairman of The Revolutionary Committee'', ''A Road to David from Sasun'', ''The Lord'', ''Nahapet'', ''The Crossroad Pharmacy'', etc. In 1992, Alexander moved to the United States and now lives in dual cities of Yerevan and Los Angeles. From 2007, he has been starring in Armenia TV soap operas ''The Value of Life'', ''The Return'', ''The Value of Life-2''. In 2012, he played in ST Armenia soap opera, titled ''American Story''. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2014 – Home of Our Hearts 1987 – The Crossroad Pharmacy 1987 – A Road to David from Sasun 1987 – The Lower Depths 1985 – The Apple Garden 1983 – The Lord 1978 – Mkhitar Sparapet 1977 – Chairman of Revolutionary committee 1977 – Nahapet 1976 – Baghdasar Divorces His Wife 1974 – Solid Rock 1974 – The Gorge of Forsaken Fairy-Tales 1973 – The Cliff

HOMAYOUN ERSHADI – Ibrahim Born: 1947 Place of Birth: Isfahan, Iran Homayoun studied architecture in Italy and was employed in the field. Acclaimed Iranian New Wave director Abbas Kiarostami selected him to play the leading role in Taste of Cherry. Homayoun began his acting career later on in life. He had immediate success in both cinema and television, with his expressionless, relaxed face and monotonous voice often giving his characters an intellectual personality. He currently resides in Karaj, Iran.

Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2013 – A Most Wanted Man 2012 – Zero Dark Thirty 2011 – Facing Mirrors 2009 – Agora 2008 – Aal 2007 – The Kite Runner 2006 – Color of Friend 2005 – Portrait of a Lady Far Away 2002 – Disturbant 1998 – The Pear Tree 1997 – Taste of Cherry (Awarded the Palme d’Or at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival) SANDRA DAUKŠAITĖ – PETRULĖNĖ – Yurga Born: 1981 Place of Birth: Lithuania Sandra graduated from Mykolas Romeris University where she received her Master's degree in Public Administration. She also studied English Philology in Vytautas Magnus University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in English Philology. She has been Presenter at the following events:

• Film festival ''Sidabrinės gervės naktys'' • Lithuanian patriotic day concert ''Sąjūdžio dvasia'' • Poetry Spring in Kaunas • Chamber art Festival I, II, III, IV • Kaunas Song Festival • Concert devoted to commemoration of Lithuania independency ''Mes gimėm laisvei'' • Rock tour around Lithuania • Other private and public parties, concerts and festivals

Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2008 – Nekviesta meilė 2008 – Moterys meluoja geriau 2008 – Nemylimi 2009 – Svetimi 2010 – Pasmerkti 2010 – Tadas Blinda 2011 – Santa 2011 – Žiūrim ką turim 2013 – We Will Riot 2013 – Be komentarų 2012 – Out of Order

SOS JANIBEKYAN - Artist Born: 1988 Place of Birth: Yerevan, Armenia In 1994, Sos entered school No 30° after Garegin Hovsepyan. After graduation, he was accepted to the Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Department of Cameraman Work. Furthermore, he took acting lessons and played in several student performances. During his college years, he shot several films, one of which was named ''Best Director Work'' at the student festival ''IT'S ME'' (ԵՍ ԵՄ). Since 2010, he has been working for ''Futu'' production center as a scriptwriter and director. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2016 – Earthquake 2014 – Heaven 2014 – For Another One 2013 – Rifleman 2 2013 – Tevanik 2013 – Odd Couple 2013 – Move by Knight 2013 – Beyond the Rocks (reality show) 2013 – Payoff 2012 – Chess Player Syndrome 2012 – Holiday Romance 2012 – Brothers 2011 – Bridegroom from Circus 2010 –Stand Up! The Court is Coming! 2010 – Comeback 2009 – In a Grove 2008 – The Value of Life 2007 – Taxi Eli Lava 2006 – The Potter 2005 – Entangled Parallels DIMITRA CHATOUPI - Asli Place of Birth: Thessalonica, Greece Dimitra studied acting in the schools of Art Theatre - Carolos Coun and P. Katselis and enrolled herself in additional classes in ballet and singing. She has collaborated with quite a few distinguished Greek directors. She has been teaching acting since 1997. Since 2003, she has been operating and leading her own drama school called “Dilos”. She also oversees a small theatre at the school with same name as “Dilos.” Since 2005, she has been teaching “Directing Actors” in New York College. She has been bestowed numerous awards in her career.

Awards Dimitra has been awarded to Thessalonica Festival for the films:

• “Such a long Absence” by S. Tsiolis, (2d role award), • “The other side” by T. Psarras (1st role award), • “Life on Sale” by F. Siskopoulou (1st role award), • “Earth and water” by P. Karkanevatos (2d role award). • She has been awarded with the Kotopouli award for the play: “Quartet” directed by G.

Michaelides. • She has been awarded for the leading role in the TV series “Impotent Lies” directed

by A. Georganda. ANNE BEDIAN – Rebecca Born: 1972 Place of Birth: Quebec, Canada Anne is an Armenian-Canadian actress who joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 17 and served in the Navy for three years. Her first "big break" came after she auditioned for Rusell Mulcahy for a guest appearance in The Hunger. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2014 – The Taking 2014 – Guardian Angel 2011 – 3 Veils 2009 – Anatomy of Hope 2009 – Meteor 2008 – The Ex List 2006 – Android Apocalypse 2005 – Hotel Babylon 2004 – The Grid 2001 – Artificial Lies 2001 – Varian’s War ARMEN GRAYG – Commandant Born: 1977 Place of Birth: Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine Armen is an Armenian-Ukrainian actor who studied at the Yerevan Culture University. He pursued his education and attended Acting Master Classes at Bollywood Studio in Mumbai, India. He has played in various international films including films from India, United Arab

Emirates and United States. Armen has also won several international awards for his short film The Hunter. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2015 – Star War 7 2015 – Fast and Furious 7 2014 – Switch 2014 – Legend 2013 – The Hunter / short film/ 2013 – The world of Fashion 2010 – Veer 2010 – Tere Bin Laden 2010 – Omerta - the code of silence 2009 – Aisi Dewaangi 2008 – Yuvvraaj BABKEN CHOBANYAN - Razmik Born: 1977 Place of Birth: Gyumri, Armenia After graduating from high school, Babken studied in the Department of Acting of the Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinematography from 1994 to 1998. After military service, from 1998 to 2007, Babken worked as an actor in Gyumri’s State Dramatic Theater after V. Achemyan and also worked as a television host in Tsaig Television Company. He also taught acting and stage speech at the YSIT Gyumri branch, and in 2007, Babken moved to Yerevan where he is presently employed as an actor at the Yerevan Drama Theater. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2016 – Life and Fight 2016 – Fathers 2014 – Tevanik 2013 – Broken Childhood 2011 – Fellow Countryman 2010 – Memories of a Cross-stealer NARINE PETROSYAN - Operator Born: 1985 Place of Birth: Yerevan, Armenia

Narine studied in the Studio of A.Mazmanyan acquiring the profession of actress for theater, cinema and television. From 2002 to 2015, Narine worked in "Goi" Theater. Since 2005, she has been working in the Yerevan Drama Theater after H. Ghaplanyan. In 2014, Narine was awarded ''Artavazd'' Theatrical Award in the Category of ''Best Young Actress" for her role of Sally in the performance The Last Clown. Filmography 2016 - The Last Inhabitant 2014 - Tevanik 2013 - Broken Childhood 2007 - Nothing Will Be Left 2004 - My Big Armenian Wedding ELFIK ZOHRABYAN – Russian Soldier Born: 1979 Place of Birth: Vanadzor, Armenia Elfik studied at Vanadzor Drama Studio where he also taught in the same studio. Since 1995, Elfrik has worked in State Dramatic Theater named after Hovhannes Abelian. In 2015, Elfrik became a candidate of Philological Sciences. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2016 – Fathers 2014 – Account 2014 – Our Village 2013 – Garegin Nzhdeh 2012 – It is not me

CREW BIOS

TSOVINAR A. KHACHATRYAN- Scriptwriter Born: 1948 Place of Birth: District of Martakert, Village Seysulan, Nagorno-Karabakh Republic From 1955 to 1963, Tsovinar attended Seysulan Intermediate School and from 1963 to 1966, she attended Baku Secondary school № 152 and graduated with Honours. Then from 1966 to 1971, Tsovinar attended Yerevan State University, Department of Applied Linguistics and Mechanical Translation and graduated with honours in Qualification of a linguist-programmer and a linguist-translator. Her professional experience include working over ten years at the Central Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Armenia, Summery Data and Statistic Information Department - Economist, Senior Economist, and Chief Specialist. Tsovinar then pursued a career as a Librarian at the Avan Military School and from 1990 to 1995 she was then employed as a Proofreader at Avan publishing House. Then she switched careers and became the Administrative Assistant at the “Parmani” National Student Charity Foundation. The past three years she has been serving as the Chief Specialist, Head of the Department, Republic of Armenia Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Tsovinar’s creative career began in 1998 where she published series of documentary stories in the Newspaper “Hay Zinvor”, RA Ministry of Defence and also published in the RA and NKR Mess-Media. In 2007, she published the books “Seysulan” and “Love, Pain, War”. MASIS BAGHDASARYAN- Scriptwriter and Producer Born: 1957 Place of Birth: Halidzor, Armenia In 1974, Masis graduated from Sisian Secondary School N1 and from 1974 to 1979, he continued his education and graduated from Yerevan State University, Physics Department and received his Ph.D Candidate degree in Mathematics and Physics. In 1987, Masis defended his thesis at Moscow Institute of Electronic Techniques. He was a Candidate of Physics and Mathematical Sciences. From 2001 to 2014, Masis worked at the Ministry of Urban Development, as Chief of Staff. Since 2014, Masis has been serving as Chairman of Board of Trustees for ‘‘Fish eye Art'' Cultural Foundation. He is the Producer of Armenian feature film Tevanik, produced in 2014. Masis is also the Producer and Scriptwriter of the film The Last Inhabitant. Filmography 2016 - The Last Inhabitant 2014 - Tevanik

KĘSTUTIS DRAZDAUSKAS – Co-Producer Born: 1970 Place of Birth: Lithuania Kęstutis studied and graduated from the University of Vilnius, MA in English language and literature in 1994. In 1995, he began his career in the film industry as an Assistant Director. Kęstutis started producing since 1998, and has now become one of the most active film producers in Lithuania. In 2003, he founded his own production company ARTBOX, which it has produced a number of short films and features, as well as several hundred TV commercials. The short film “White on Blue“, which Kęstutis produced, was shortlisted as best European short at Les Lutins, France in 2004. This film was participant of Venice film festival and won the best soundtrack award in Clermont Ferrand festival. Apart from being a producer, Kęstutis is also a businessman. He has co-founded several companies which work in different areas of film industry, including Cinevera (lighting and grip) with branches in Vilnius and Riga, Cineskope (camera rental), CineFX (costumes, props and sets), Kino Komanda (visual postproduction), etc. Kęstutis was the mastermind behind the establishment of Vilnius Film Cluster, which currently unites three production companies and six film service companies. He is also a member of the board of Lithuanian Independent Producers Association and a member of the National Association of Creative and Cultural Industries. In 2012, Kęstutis produced two feature films – “Letters to Sofia” (Lithuania/UK/Russia) and “Santa” (Lithuania/Finland) as well as a feature length documentary “Elegy For Honey and Tar”. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2014 – Tevanik 2013 – Santa 2013 – Letters to Sofia 2013 – An Elegy for Honey and Tar 2012 – God‘s got his head in the clouds 2011 – Rendezvous 2010 – Our Father 2009 – It Would Be Splendid, yet… 2007 – My Father 2007 – Dancing Worm 2006 – Diring 2004 – White on Blue 2003 – Sunday As It Is

GEVORG GEVORGYAN – Co-Producer Born: 1948 Place of Birth: Yerevan, Armenia Gevorg studied at Yerevan Polytechnic Institute then in 1982. He became the Deputy Director of "Hayfilm" Studio and served for nine years. In 2001, he became the Director of "Hayfilm" Studio for another six years. In 2006, he was appointed as the Republic of Armenia Minister of Culture. Since 2007, he has been the Director of "National Cinema Center of Armenia" SNCO. Acknowledgments 2010 – "Victory" medal from "Liberation" NGO 2009 – Gold medal from the RA Ministry of Culture for his input in the development of

Armenian cinematography 2007 – Letter of acknowledgment from Chairman of the World Committee of Pan-Armenian

Games for organizing the 4th Pan-Armenian Games 2003 – Letter of acknowledgment from the Republic of Armenia President for the support in

organizing the 3rd Pan-Armenian Games 2002 – Letter of acknowledgment from the Republic of Armenia President for participation

in the organization of the events dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of Christianity in Armenia

ADRINEH MIRZAYAN – Executive Producer Born: 1970 Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran Adrineh grew up in an Armenian community and attended a private French school. Her family escaped to Germany from the turmoil ensued after the fall of the Shah of Iran. After a few years, Adrineh relocated to the United States to be closer to the Armenian community and family, as well as to pursue an Armenian education. Her upbringing, traveling, being multi-lingual, and exposure to different cultures led her to a career in the hospitality industry. She is currently an Executive in a leading luxury brand hotel. As a grandchild of Armenian Genocide Survivors, Adrineh has always had the determination and perseverance to bring awareness about Armenian culture and causes around the globe. Her involvement with film began in 2014 with Jivan Avetisyan’s previous international award winning film, Tevanik, which has led to more than ten awards and screenings in over 25 countries. She says: “Film is considered to be an important art form, a source of popular entertainment, and a powerful medium of educating the mass. What better way to educate people about the Armenian culture and cause through the art of film.”

PAUL DE CHAM – Associate Producer Paul has worked in the post-production industry for over three decades. His client-savvy managerial experience ranges from positions as senior tape operator, operations manager, general manager to even producing. Paul has developed relationships and worked with many professionals who all now work for AlphaDogs as a team. Paul is a graduate of the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, in percussion. SERJ TANKIAN - Composer Born: 1967 Place of Birth: Beirut, Lebanon Serj is the film composer and is the world famous “System of a down” rock group soloist. Serj Tankian is also an American-Armenian singer and songwriter. He is the founder of the world famous ''System of a Down'' alternative metal-rock group. He is the world's 26th best metal vocalist. During the break of the SOAD he recorded ''Elect the Dead'' and ''Imperfect Harmonies'' albums as a soloist. The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song “B.Y.O.B” won the Best Hard Rock Performance of 2006. Discography /System of a Down/ 2005 – Hypnotize 2005 – Mezmerize 2002- Steal This Album! 2001 – Toxicity 1998 – System of a Down /Serj Tankian/ 2013 – Jazz-lz-Christ 2013 – Orca Symphony No1 2012 – Harakiri 2010 – Imperfect Harmonies 2010 – Elect the Dead Symphony 2007 – Elect the Dead 2003 – SeArt in cooperation with Arto Tunjboyajyan

TIGRAN KHACHATURYAN - Director of Photography:

Born: 1986 Place of birth: Yerevan, Armenia Tigran attended Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography, Faculty of Work of Camera-man. From 2009 to 2015, Tigran attended an All-Russian State University of Cinematography, Faculty of Work of Cinema-man, class of Klebanov I.S. Filmography

Feature and Documentary Films: 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2004 – “The Union Ironclad” – short-length film, Cameraman; 2007 – “Train to the Past” – Camera-man; 2007– “Grigor Gurzadyan” – “Hayk” Film studio, Cameraman; 2008– “Lady Bird” – short-length film (35 mm.), 2nd Cameraman; 2008– “Roof” (35 mm.) – 2nd Cameraman; 2008 – “Confrontation” – “Hayk” Film studio, Cameraman; 2009 – “On the Earth – in the Sky”, Cameraman; 2009 – “Calvados” – Cameraman; 2010 – “Pathfinder” –short-length film (35 mm.); 2011 – “The Open Door” – Cameraman; 2012 – “Grandpa – 005” – 2nd Cameraman; 2012 – “Crime and Punishment” – short-length film (35 mm.); 2013 – “A Shot in Silence” – Cameraman; 2013 – “Peter, After 11” – Cameraman; 2013 – “Man-Clay”, Documentary-feature film; 2014 – “Mars” - Cameraman; 2015 – “Christia”, Documentary-feature film. Television 2014 – “Airborne Troops – Women's Troop” - 10 series; 2014 – “Wheelchair Dancing” – Cameraman; 20 series; 2015 – “Russian Ballet” – Cameraman; 10 series; 2015 – “Maternity Home” – Cameraman; 30 series, documentary film. NAHAPET SARGSYAN – Art Director Born: 1986 Place of birth: Khachik, Armenia Nahapet took private lessons in drawing while attending school. In 2008, he entered the Department of documentary film directing of Yerevan Theater and Cinema Institute (class of R.Gevorgyants). Nahapet was then was called for military service in the same year. He served in the Republic of Armenia Armed forces.

In 2010, Nahapet returned from the Armed Forces to continue his education. In 2014, he graduated from the Department of feature film directing of Yerevan Theater and Cinema Institute (class of S.Babayan). During his career, he produced many short films. He is currently employed as Production Designer in the historical film-project of "Domino Production''. Filmography 2016 – The Last Inhabitant 2015 – House 24 2015 – A Century Later 2014 – Echo 2013 – Melancholy 2012 – Film CURTIS FRITSCH – Sound Department Curtis revels in the collaborative process of working with clients to realize their audio "vision" to the fullest potential. Working on all ranges of projects, from Indies, broadcast television, and commercial spots, Curtis has received high accolades from his clients, who continue to work with him year after year. The films Curtis has worked on have received many nominations and awards, including Best Sound Editor for the Nigerian feature film "Dry". Curtis graduated from the Master Recording Program at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, where he served as the Audio Engineering Society Chapter President.