Director, Producer, Founder of "HK Productions" 
 

Hrach Keshishyan was born on August 15, 1970, in Yerevan, Armenia. In 1992, he graduated from Yerevan State University. In 2006, he founded "HK Productions" LLC, a production company specializing in film, television, and event management. Over the years, "HK Productions" expanded its services, becoming a leader in Armenian film production, music videos, and large-scale events.
 

Hrachya Keshishyan has directed and produced numerous films, including:
 

• Don't Be Afraid (2007)
• Nothing Will Stay (2007)
• The Killed Pigeon (2009)
• Three Friends (2009)
• The Cross-Thief's Memoir (2010)
• Garegin Nzhdeh (2013)
• The House in the Heart (2014)
• Bravo, Virtuose (2016, co-produced with France/Belgium)
• Time Machine in New Year Eve (2024)

He has also co-produced international projects such as the 3D visual performance "The Nutcracker" (2020, Canada/Armenia) and the Armenian participation in the Avignon Festival (France, 2024).

 

Television & Music Video Production

Hrachya Keshishyan has been involved in over 1,000 music video productions, setting a new standard in Armenia’s music industry. His television work includes international formats such as:
 

• Eurovision Song Contest (Armenia’s participation) – 2007, 2008
• Stars on Stage (2007, 2009)
• The Voice of Armenia (2011-2017)
• Minute To Win It (2011)
• Ners Ari (2021-present)
• Armenian Singer (Season 1) (2022)
• The Power of Taste (2014-present)
• The Power of Faith (2018-present)
  
   

Major Events Organized
 

Hrachya Keshishyan has played a key role in organizing large-scale events, including:
 

• Armenian National EXPO (Shanghai, 2010)
• Armenian National Music Awards (2003-2010)
• Miss Armenia (2003, 2007, 2008, 2019)
• Pan-Armenian Summer & Winter Games (2011, 2014, 2015, 2019)
• Pope Francis’ Visit to Armenia (2016)
• Hayko Tribute Concert (2022)
• Symphonic Hayko Live Concert (2023)
  
   

Theater & Festival Participation
 

Hrachya Keshishyan has directed and produced theatrical performances such as:
 

• Ara the Handsome (2007)
• Nothing Will Remain (2019)
• The Cold Day in Hell (2023)
• Three Comrades (2024)
• Komitas by Arthur Grigoryan (2024)
   

His productions have been featured at international festivals, including Highfest (Armenia), Theatrical Harbor (Russia), Newmag Winter Fest (Armenia), and Avignon Festival (France).

 

Jury Membership & Recognitions
 

Hrachya Keshishyan has served as a jury member at numerous film festivals, including:
 

• Ismailia International Film Festival (Egypt, 2016)
• Yerevan International Short Film Festival (2023, Head of Jury)
• Star on Stage (Armenian version "Two Stars") (2008, Jury Member)
• Masks (Armenian version "Masquerade") (2024, Jury Member)
   

His film "Garegin Nzhdeh" (2013) received multiple nominations at the Hayak National Film Awards, with wins for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.

 

National Awards & Recognitions
 

• Movses Khorenatsi Medal (2011)
• Honored Person of Culture of Armenia (2018)