Edgar Baghdasaryan was born on March 8, 1964 in Yerevan, USSR [now Armenia]. He is a director and writer, known for The Simon's Way (2017), Lengthy Night (2018) and From Ararat to Zion (2009).

Graduated from Armenian Agriculture Academy in 1985. After military service worked in state companies “Armgosestrada” and “Armconcert” as mass event director. Since 1988 is working as assistant director at “Armenfilm” film studio.