Iranian piano prodigies honored at 2023 American Music Talent Competition

TEHRAN – Three piano prodigies from Iran have been awarded at the 2023 American Music Talent Competition.

“World War III” wins awards at Luxembourg City Film Festival

TEHRAN – In its chain of victories in international events, the Iranian dark comedy “World War III” won two awards, including the Youth Jury Prize, at the 13th edition of the Luxembourg City Film Festival, the organizers announced on Sunday.

Ocean City Film Festival awards Iran’s “Isatis”

TEHRAN – Iranian documentary “Isatis” won an award for best feature film at the 7th season of the Ocean City Film Festival, which took place from March 2 to 5 in Ocean City, Maryland.

Fajr Festival of Visual Arts announces winners

TEHRAN – Winners of different categories at the 15th Fajr Festival of Visual Arts were announced on Friday during a special ceremony at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.

“Questioning” drama “The Guard” named best at Ammar Popular Film Festival

TEHRAN – “The Guard”, a telefilm whose producers claim is questioning about people’s social and political rights, has been picked as best at the 13th Ammar Popular Film Festival.

“Nargesi”, “No End” win awards at Intl. Film Festival of India

TEHRAN – The Iranian movies “Nargesi” and “No End” were awarded at the 53rd International Film Festival of India in Goa as the organizers announced the winners on Monday.

Iranian dramas “The Apple Day”, “Adjustment” win awards at Chicago children’s filmfest

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “The Apple Day” and “Adjustment” have won awards at the 39th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF).

“Mom”, “Absence”, “Lipar” win awards at Asian Film Festival Barcelona

TEHRAN – The Iranian movies “Mom”, “Absence” and “Lipar” have garnered awards at the 10th edition of the Asian Film Festival Barcelona in Spain.

“The Zoo”, “Where the Winds Die” win awards at Diyarbakir Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian movies “The Zoo” and “Where the Winds Die” have won awards at the 2nd Diyarbakir International Short Film Festival in Turkey.

Iran’s “Maman” garners awards for stars at Les Rimbaud du Cinema

TEHRAN – The Iranian drama “Maman” has won the awards for best actor and supporting actor for its stars Roya Afshar and Erfan Ebrahimi at the Les Rimbaud du Cinema festival in France.   

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“Scent of Wind”, “The Football Aficionado” win awards at Busan Intl. Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Friday honored the Iranian movies “Scent of Wind” and “The Football Aficionado” with awards in its two main categories.

Deaf family drama “Soundless” takes top honors at San Francisco Iranian Film Festival 

TEHRAN – The deaf family drama “Soundless” has taken top honors, including the best film award, at the 15th San Francisco Iranian Film Festival.

Paintings from Iran shine at Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition

TEHRAN – Paintings by 21 Iranian children have won awards at the Kanagawa Biennial World Children’s Art Exhibition in Japan.

Iranian photographers win awards at Naryn Intl. Exhibition of Photography

TEHRAN – Iranian photographers have won awards in all six categories at the 3rd Naryn International Exhibition of Photography in Kirgizstan.

Islamic Revolution Art Week honors top stage, screen artists of the year 

TEHRAN – Top stage and screen artists of the year were honored on Sunday as part of the programs for the Islamic Revolution Art Week.

Iran’s “Absence”, “Two Dogs” honored at Bengaluru Intl. Film Festival  

TEHRAN – The 13th Bengaluru International Film Festival awarded the Iranian films “Absence” and “Two Dogs” during its closing ceremony held in the Indian city of Bengaluru last Thursday.

“Descendants”, “Zaferanieh, near Sunset” win awards at Philippines film festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian films “The Descendants” and “Zaferanieh, near Sunset” have won awards at the Pambujan International Film Festival in the Philippines.

Iranian goldsmiths to show off skills at Bukhara festival

TEHRAN – Several Iranian goldsmiths and experts of personal ornamentations will be taking part in an international festival of gold embroidery and jewelry, which will be held in Bukhara, Uzbekistan from May 21 to 25.

Movies from Iran scoop awards at Khamrubu Intl. Short Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian movies have won awards in various categories of the Khamrubu International Short Film Festival in India.

Iranian photographers honored at Asahi Shimbun international exhibit

TEHRAN – Four Iranian photographers have been awarded at the 82nd International Photographic Salon in Japan.

Play blending Attar tale, Shakespeare tragedy tops at Fajr Intl. Theater Festival

TEHRAN – “A Requiem for Julius Caesar and Several Birds of Simorgh” has won awards in several categories, including best play, at the 40th Fajr International Theater Festival.

74 Isfahan handicrafts awarded National Seal of Excellence

TEHRAN –   A selection of 74 quality works handcrafted by natives of Isfahan province have been awarded the National Seal of Excellence.

Iranian cinema shines at Dhaka Intl. Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian films shined on Sunday during the 20th Dhaka International Film Festival by garnering three awards at the Bangladeshi event.

“Hit the Road” wins awards at Red Sea filmfest

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “Hit the Road” has won two awards, including a special jury prize, at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s top ritual, traditional plays of the year honored 

TEHRAN – Top performances of the 20th Traditional and Ritual Theater Festival were honored on Sunday evening at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.

“Zalava” wins awards at Duhok International Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Arsalan Amiri has won the award for best director for his drama “Zalava” at the 8th Duhok International Film Festival in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

“Faces without Visage”, “Don’t Tell Anyone” honored at Faludi festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Faces without Visage” and “Don’t Tell Anyone” have won awards at the 24th Faludi International Film Festival and Photo Competition in Hungary.

“I Won’t Remain Alone”, “Badger” win awards at Terni Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Terni Film Festival in Italy has honored the Iranian movies “I Won’t Remain Alone” and “Badger”.

Iranian shorts win awards at Route 66 Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short movies “Identibye”, “The Doll’s Game” and “House of Fortune” have been awarded at the 20th Route 66 Film Festival in Springfield, Illinois in the United States.

“The Wasteland”, “Titi” win awards at Nouvelles Images Persanes Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “The Wasteland” and “Titi” have won awards at the Nouvelles Images Persanes Festival in Vitré, France.