Inna Sahakyan is a documentary director, producer and scriptwriter, born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia. Her work focuses on uncovering untold stories on the nature of humanity via a creative and intimate approach. After graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia with an M.A. degree in Fine Arts Criticism, she directed and produced feature-length documentaries, documentary series and short films for over fifteen years. Following her feature-length debut co-directing the award-winning Armenia’s Last Tightrope Dancer in 2010, she directed _Mel _and Aurora’s Sunrise, completing both international co-productions in 2022. She also enjoys mentoring her native Armenia’s next generation of filmmakers.
At only 14 years old, Aurora lost everything during the horror of the Armenian genocide. Two years later, through luck and extraordinary courage, she escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. Starring as herself in _Auction of Souls_, an early Hollywood blockbuster, Aurora became the face of one of the largest charity campaigns in American history. With a blend of vivid ani...
At only 14 years old, Aurora lost everything during the horror of the Armenian genocide. Two years later, through luck and extraordinary courage, she escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. Starring as herself in _Auction of Souls_, an early Hollywood blockbuster, Aurora became the face of one of the largest charity campaigns in American history. With a blend of vivid ani...