A 5-day filming expedition
in the village of Hin-Khot, May 4–9
in the village of Hin-Khot, May 4–9
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Together with Invisible Friends Animation School, we went on a field expedition to the abandoned village near Goris to create an experimental animated short film.
Musicians and sound artists from the hosq community joined the expedition to build the sound world of the collective film.
We recorded field sounds, jammed, and played music in caves, mountain valleys, and among the ruins of the village.
Travel and living costs are covered by hosq.
We recorded field sounds, jammed, and played music in caves, mountain valleys, and among the ruins of the village.
Travel and living costs are covered by hosq.
- 5 daysMay 4 — May 9
On-site, Hin-Khot village - 42 artistsadd text here
- Living conditionsTent camping and shared meals — like being at summer camp
- FormatEnglish, Armenian, and Russian. We have a mixed group, and simultaneous interpretation will be provided
This will be a collective film created using pixelation technique (stop-motion with real people), where the space of an abandoned village becomes a character and a co-author.
Since this is a collective filmmaking process, the film idea remains open — shaped, expanded, and transformed together with you into the final film.
Since this is a collective filmmaking process, the film idea remains open — shaped, expanded, and transformed together with you into the final film.
curators
Yura Boguslavsky
Yura is an animation director, animator, scriptwriter, producer, and educator, as well as the co-founder of the Invisible Friends creative team and Tsekh Animacii studio. A graduate of SHAR Animation School (2009–2011), he has been creating animation since the age of eight and teaching it since eighteen. Since 2010, he has led animation workshops internationally. His practice combines artistic production with a strong commitment to education and the development of young animators.
Andriesh Gandrabur
Composer, sound designer, and educator working at the intersection of sound art, media, and performance. Founder of the Sound Art and Sound Design program at HSE School of Design.
Lusine MLKÉ-Galstian
Creative producer, musician, and songwriter. Co-founder of Tiezerk and Head of Events at Hrach’s Art Space.
Kai Khachatryan
A Yerevan-based sound artist and experimental musician working between underground culture and electro-acoustic research. Active in punk bands since 2002 and producing experimental music since 2010, his practice centers on field recordings and electromagnetic sounds captured with self-built devices. His work often draws on psychological themes, translating complex mental states into immersive sonic forms.
Venera Kazarova
Venera works at the intersection of visual and performative art. Initially, she was a costume designer and received formal education in this field. Her artistic journey began with experimenting with materials and shapes, and eventually, it expanded far beyond costumes themselves.
last year
You can watch last year's lab film here.
And read backstage made by Yerevan Magazine here.
Photos by Daniil Primak.
And read backstage made by Yerevan Magazine here.
Photos by Daniil Primak.
partner
Invisible Friends Animation School
The school's program includes animation in various techniques and other disciplines necessary for the development and creation of your own short animated film.
They provide an intensive educational program by an international team of directors, animators, artists, and illustrators.
https://invisiblefriends.studio/yerevan/
The school's program includes animation in various techniques and other disciplines necessary for the development and creation of your own short animated film.
They provide an intensive educational program by an international team of directors, animators, artists, and illustrators.
https://invisiblefriends.studio/yerevan/
This is an annual laboratory by Invisible Friends Animation School. This year, hosq joins the project as a collaborator, shaping the sound world of the upcoming film — from development to final audio production — together with sound curators, sound artists, and composers from the hosq community.
apply
• learning through practice — working on a real film and its sound (something meaningful to include in your portfolio)
• exchange and collaboration with participants from different disciplines
• guidance and support from curators
• shared experience of intensive lab process in a beautiful countryside location — fresh air, slow rhythm, and a chance to reset and recharge
• exchange and collaboration with participants from different disciplines
• guidance and support from curators
• shared experience of intensive lab process in a beautiful countryside location — fresh air, slow rhythm, and a chance to reset and recharge
• record the place (real textures of the Hin‑Khot village)
• create a sound concept: decide what this world “sounds like”
• help shape music if needed: minimal motifs, drones, pulses, or silence — whatever supports the film’s rhythm (not “background music”)
• create a sound concept: decide what this world “sounds like”
• help shape music if needed: minimal motifs, drones, pulses, or silence — whatever supports the film’s rhythm (not “background music”)
- you enjoy field recording + sound design + composition (any mix is great)
- you’re an emerging artist who is eager to try new mediums and join our broadened artists' community
- you’re comfortable working with a group where ideas change fast, and decisions are made together
- extra welcome if you also like crossing into other roles on set (animation/performance/acting/set design/costume design/camera)
• name / artist name
• short portfolio: 1–2 links to your works, tracks, films, or even rough sketches (anything you find relevant)
• your motivation: why do you want to participate (text or recorded video)
• your availability: are you availiable between May 4–9
• contact information
To apply, please fill out the application form below
• short portfolio: 1–2 links to your works, tracks, films, or even rough sketches (anything you find relevant)
• your motivation: why do you want to participate (text or recorded video)
• your availability: are you availiable between May 4–9
• contact information
To apply, please fill out the application form below
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