In the world of independent cinema, we talk a lot about "specificity." We’re told that the more specific a story is, the more universal it becomes. But rarely do we see that theory put into practice as beautifully as in A Winter’s Song.We sat down with producers Annie Dashtoyan and Edgar Damatian (who also stars), along with actor Arman Aloyan and ACE editor Yvette M. Amirian, to discuss the technical and emotional hurdles of filming in the Armenian highlands.From the "slow rhythm" of the landscape to the intentional choice to find humor in the gray areas of life, the team breaks down how they crafted a "love letter to Armenia" that speaks to anyone who has ever felt caught between two worlds.Let's dive in. - YouTubewww.youtube.comNFS: What was the moment you knew A Winter’s Song had to be made as a feature film?Annie Dashtoyan: I came onto the project after it had already been shot, after spending nearly fifteen years on the studio side working on massive IP. And as much as I loved that world, it had started to feel distant from why I fell in love with filmmaking in the first place.When I read A Winter’s Song, it had heart, humor, romance, and emotional weight, but it also carried something rare: it was the first English-language romantic comedy ever filmed in Armenia. That alone felt historic.I knew instantly that this wasn’t just a sweet love story; it was a cultural moment. It was a chance to introduce an...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 23 January