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I am David Avdalyan, a film director and animation supervisor based in Yerevan, Armenia. I am passionate about documentary historical films and have honed my skills over many years in various roles within the film and television industry. With a PhD in Film Directing, I bring expertise in directing, scriptwriting, editing, color correction, sound & effects editing, and 2D composing & animation.
My professional journey includes leadership roles in animation departments, directing morning shows and live music shows, and supervising projects and shows. I excel in lighting, camera operation, storyboarding, production, story development, color grading, video editing, and music and audio production. Fluent in Armenian, English, and Russian, I approach every project with creativity and dedication to storytelling.
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Language
Armenian
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Russian
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Work Experience
Assistant editor, editor at ART 13
December 31, 2002 - July 16, 2025Supported editorial processes as an assistant editor and editor, contributing to various film and media projects for ART 13.
Assistant director at Public TV company of Armenia
December 31, 2003 - July 16, 2025Assisted in directing various TV programs, coordinating shooting schedules and production activities.
Head editor at EMERCOM TV channel
December 31, 2004 - July 16, 2025Led editorial team to manage content production and editing for the TV channel.
Director of short films at Monarch Production
December 31, 2005 - July 16, 2025Directed multiple short films, overseeing all creative and production aspects.
Project supervisor & director, show “I want” at Yerkir Media
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025Supervised and directed production of the show “I want,” managing creative direction and project oversight.
Morning show director at Public TV company of Armenia
December 31, 2008 - July 16, 2025Directed the morning show including live productions and segment coordination.
Morning show director & animation supervisor at Armenia TV
December 31, 2016 - July 16, 2025Directed morning shows and supervised animation production to enhance visual content.
Head of announcement department (previously Morning show director, director in live music show Vinyl) at Public TV company of Armenia
December 31, 2018 - July 16, 2025Managed announcement department, directed morning shows and live music shows, ensuring quality content delivery.
Lead of the animation department at VIVARO
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025Led the animation department, overseeing animation production and team management.
Head of the animation department at Local Express
December 31, 2021 - July 16, 2025Directed and managed the animation department to deliver high-quality animation projects.
Lead of the animation department at ARCTX
January 1, 2021 - PresentCurrently leading the animation department, managing projects and supervising creative animation work.
Assistant editor , editor at ART 13
December 31, 2002 - July 17, 2025Assisted in editing and editing tasks for film projects.
assistant director at Public TV company of Armenia
December 31, 2003 - July 17, 2025Assisted in directing television productions.
head editor at EMERCOM TV channel
December 31, 2004 - July 17, 2025Served as the head editor overseeing editing operations.
director of short films at Monarch Production
December 31, 2005 - July 17, 2025Directed short films.
project supervisor & director, show "I want" at Yerkir Media
December 31, 2007 - July 17, 2025Project supervision and direction for the TV show "I want."
Morning show director at Public TV company of Armenia
December 31, 2008 - July 17, 2025Directed the Morning show.
Morning show director & animation supervisor at Armenia TV
December 31, 2016 - July 17, 2025Directed the morning show and supervised animation aspects.
Head of announcement department (previously Morning show director, director in live music show Vinyl) at Public TV company of Armenia
December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025Led announcement department and directed morning shows and live music shows.
Lead of the animation department at VIVARO
December 31, 2020 - July 17, 2025Led the animation department.
Head of the animation department at Local Express
December 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025Led the animation department.
Lead of the animation department at ARCTX
January 1, 2021 - PresentLeading the animation department.
Assistant Editor / Editor at ART 13
January 1, 2002 - August 22, 2025Worked in assistant editor and editor roles, contributing to various film projects.
Assistant Director at Public TV Company of Armenia
January 1, 2003 - August 22, 2025Assisted in directing activities in TV company productions.
Director of Short Films at Monarch Production
January 1, 2005 - August 22, 2025Directed several short films as part of the production company.
Morning Show Director at Public TV Company of Armenia
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Directed the morning show and was involved in creative management of live programming.
Morning Show Director & Animation Supervisor at Armenia TV
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025Led the morning show production and supervised animation.
Head of Announcement Department at Public TV Company of Armenia
January 1, 2018 - August 22, 2025Led the announcement department and directed live music shows including Vinyl.
Lead of the Animation Department at VIVARO
January 1, 2020 - August 22, 2025Managed and led animation department projects.
Head of the Animation Department at Local Express
January 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025Oversaw animation department activities.
Project Supervisor & Director, Show "I want" at Yerkir Media
January 1, 2021 - PresentSupervised projects and directed the show "I want", overseeing creative and production aspects.
Assistant Editor at ART 13
January 1, 2002 - August 22, 2025Worked as an assistant editor and editor, contributing to film production and post-production processes, supported editing tasks to enhance film quality.
Assistant Director at Public TV company of Armenia
January 1, 2003 - August 22, 2025Assisted directing activities at Public TV, supporting the main director and contributing to production coordination.
Director of Short Films at Monarch Production
January 1, 2005 - August 22, 2025Directed short films, overseeing all aspects of production from concept to completion.
Morning Show Director at Public TV company of Armenia
January 1, 2007 - August 22, 2025Directed the Morning Show, coordinating production and creative elements to deliver engaging content.
Morning Show Director & Animation Supervisor at Armenia TV
January 1, 2008 - August 22, 2025Directed the Morning Show and supervised animation segments to enhance visual storytelling.
Head of Announcement Department (Formerly Morning Show Director & Director in Live Music Show 'Vinyl') at Public TV company of Armenia
January 1, 2016 - August 22, 2025Led the announcement department and directed live music shows, managing schedules and creative direction.
Lead of the Animation Department at VIVARO
January 1, 2018 - August 22, 2025Managed the animation department, directing animation projects and supervising team members.
Head of the Animation Department at Local Express
January 1, 2020 - August 22, 2025Led the animation team, overseeing production and creative workflow for animated content.
Lead of the Animation Department at ARCTX
January 1, 2021 - August 22, 2025Directed animation projects and coordinated with production teams to deliver high-quality content.
Project Supervisor & Director, Show 'I want' at Yerkir Media
January 1, 2021 - PresentSupervised projects and directed the show 'I Want', handling all phases from development to broadcast.
Education
Film Director at Yerevan State Institute of Theatre and Cinematography
September 1, 1999 - July 1, 2007PhD at Yerevan University of Theatre and Cinematography (YUTC)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2008PhD at Yerevan university of theatre and cinematography (YUTC)
April 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008PhD in Film Directing at Yerevan University of Theatre and Cinematography (YUTCS)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2008PhD in Film Directing at Yerevan University of Theatre and Cinematography (YUT C)
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2008Qualifications
Film director
September 1, 1999 - July 5, 2007PHD
1st place on the University’s competition of acting skills
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025Best film editor according to cinematography department professors of YUT C
January 11, 2030 - August 22, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government
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