Iranian photog wins honorable mention at Canadian festival

TEHRAN - Amirhossein Honarvar, an Iranian photographer, has gained an honorable mention at the 2nd Fine Shot Photo Salon in Canada for his image of a traditional Giveh shoemaker at work.

Palestinian journalists awarded World Press Freedom Prize

An international jury of media professionals singled out the journalists in Gaza who have documented Israel’s relentless bombardment of their homeland.

PEN America awards called off after writers' Gaza boycott

Prominent literary group PEN America has canceled its annual award ceremony after dozens of nominated writers withdrew in protest of the Israeli war in Gaza, according to the BBC.

Big win: Iranian short cinema garners five awards at Festival Corti a Ponte

TEHRAN – Short movies by Iranian directors have won awards in five categories, including best fiction short, at the Festival Corti a Ponte in Padova, Italy.

“Gladiators” scoops awards at Aprilia Film Festival

TEHRAN – The Iranian short drama “Gladiators” has won awards in four categories, including best screenplay, at the fifth edition of the Aprilia Film Festival in Italy. 

“World War III” wins awards at Vietnam Da Nang Asian Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian dark comedy “World War III” won the jury award and the best actor award for Mohsen Tanabandeh at the first edition of the Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF), the organizers announced on Saturday in the Vietnamese city of Da Nang.

“Kal Fatemeh”, “Lady of the City” top at Women Media Arts and Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movies “Kal Fatemeh” and “Lady of the City” have won the awards for best film in different categories of the 7th Women Media Arts and Film Festival (WMAFF).

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.