Private Project

18th Spring

Expecting his 18th birthday to be special, Andranik faces a failed first kiss and a falling-out among friends, learning that adulthood arrives as an ordinary day where nothing truly changes.

  • Menua Hovhannisyan
    Director
  • Menua Hovhannisyan
    Writer
  • Tamara Podosyan
    Producer
  • Garik Araqelyan
    Key Cast
    "Andranik"
  • Mannana Hovhannisyan
    Key Cast
    "Sona"
  • Suren Ghazaryan
    Key Cast
    "Suro"
  • Hamlet Mkhitaryan
    Key Cast
    "Hamo"
  • Areg Tsaturyan
    Key Cast
    "Arego"
  • Aram Bakhchinyan
    Key Cast
    "Aram"
  • Lusine Kostanyan
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Simon Davtyan
    Director of photography
  • Edgar Mesropyan
    Production designer
  • Baghdasar Atchemyan
    First assistant director
  • Inesa Karapetyan
    Second assistant director
  • Serena Kendimyan
    Costume designer
  • Hayk Nazaryan
    Gaffer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Coming Of Age
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 20, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Armenia
  • Country of Filming:
    Armenia
  • Language:
    Armenian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - KINODPROC
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Menua Hovhannisyan

My name is Menua, I'm 19 years old. I'm a graduate of KINODPROC, one of the best directing schools in Armenia. I've already made my second short film, which is also my graduation work. I'd be grateful if you'd appreciate my work.

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Director Statement

I primarily film about young men searching for their path in life. I strive to convey the feelings we've all experienced, but which cannot be explained in words. I want viewers to feel a sense of nostalgia and to find themselves in my characters, regardless of their gender and age.