From Finance to Film: Shahen Mekertichian on Lion and Armenian Stories

Investor and film producer Shahen Mekertichian joins SBS Armenian to discuss his journey from finance to cinema, his work on acclaimed films including Lion and True Spirit, and the power of true stories to connect audiences across cultures. Ahead of a special 10th anniversary Armenian Film Festival Australia screening of Lion in Sydney, Shahen reflects on identity, resilience, Armenian storytelling, and what it means to revisit the Academy Award-nominated film with audiences today.