“Winners” wins Grand Prix at Casablanca film festival

TEHRAN- The Persian-language drama "Winners" directed by Iranian-British director Hassan Nazer, was awarded the Grand Prix at the 3rd edition of the Festival International du Cinéma Indépendant de Casablanca-FICIC (Casablanca International Independent Cinema Festival). 

Tehran-Sari rally to promote responsible tourism

TEHRAN—Aimed to promote responsible tourism, the Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran plans to stage a car rally on the mountainous route between Tehran and Sari.

By Martin Love

GOP debate matters and two “winners”. For now: Trump and Ramaswany…

Off the cuff one can say that most all of the Republicans who “debated” their candidacies on August 23 to become the GOP nominee for President next year in the U.S. are a bunch of clownish political hacks who have been on the political scene way too long for years in one undistinguished capacity or another and this was well demonstrated.

Japanese, Iranian photographers share Abbas Kiarostami prize at 5 Intl. Photo Award

TEHRAN – Photographers Chiharo Hara from Japan and Saeid Rezvanian from Iran have shared the Abbas Kiarostami Gold Camera at the 5 International Photo Award.

Winners of UNICEF-Iran cultural contest honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the third edition of the UNICEF-Iran cultural competition were awarded, the UNICEF Iran office in Tehran announced on Thursday.

Winners of 1st Qand-e Parsi Awards honored

TEHRAN – Winners of the first edition of the Qand-e Parsi Awards were honored at Tehran’s Rudaki Hall on Saturday.

Persian painting biennial honors top artists

TEHRAN – Winners of the 11th edition of Iran’s National Biennial of Persian Painting were awarded during the closing ceremony of the event on Saturday at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

Tehran exhibit showcases Persian editions of Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winners 

TEHRAN – An exhibition underway in Tehran is showcasing a collection of Persian editions of the books honored with the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.

“Upstay”, “Paper Offerings” top at Intl. 100-Second Film Festival

TEHRAN – “Upstay” and “Paper Offerings” won awards for best films in different categories at the 13th edition of the International 100-Second Film Festival.

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.

Barbad Awards winners honored on Fajr Music Festival final day 

TEHRAN – The winners of the Barbad Awards were honored at the closing ceremony of the 38th Fajr Music Festival on Thursday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.

Fajr crafts festival announces winners

TEHRAN –The winners of the 7th edition of the Fajr international handicrafts festival, one of Iran’s major crafts shows, were honored during the closing ceremony of the event on Thursday.

Iranian photographers top at Victor Polynsky Awards

TEHRAN – Iranian photographers have won top honors at the 4th Victor Polynsky Awards in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

“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.

Divine Commander Theater Festival honors winners

TEHRAN – Winners of the 4th edition of the Divine Commander Theater Festival were honored during the closing ceremony on Tuesday at Tehran’s Arasbaran Cultural Center.

Ammar festival announces winners of sideline sections

TEHRAN – Winners of the sidelines sections at the 13th Ammar Popular Film Festival were announced on Tuesday evening.

Iranian artists win prizes at UNEP Asia-Pacific Ozone2Climate Art Contest

TEHRAN – Several Iranian artists have won prizes at the Asia-Pacific Ozone2Climate Art Contest.

Persian-language film “Winners” named best at Raindance festival 

TEHRAN – The Persian-language drama “Winners” has been picked as best UK feature at the 30th Raindance Film Festival in London.

Persian-language drama “Winners” represents UK at Oscar intl. feature section 

TEHRAN – The Persian-language drama “Winners” by Iranian-British director Hassan Nazer has been selected by the British Academy as the UK’s submission to the international feature award at the 2023 Oscars.

By Mostafa Mousavi Sabet

Iranian photographers win Siena Creative Photo Awards

TEHRAN – Iranian photographers have won top honors in several categories at the Creative Photo Awards in Siena, Italy.

“Winners” wins audience award at Edinburgh Intl. Film Festival 

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “Winners” has garnered the audience award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in Scotland.

Golden Pen Awards held without winners for Adult Story, Research

TEHRAN – Iran Pen Association organized the 20th edition of its annual Golden Pen Awards on Tuesday evening while no books were winners in the categories of Adult Story and Review and Research.

“A Soup for the Reconciliation Party” tastes good at Hamedan children’s theater festival

TEHRAN – “A Soup for the Reconciliation Party” won the best theater award at the 27th edition of Iran’s International Theater Festival for Children and Young Adults on Monday in Hamedan.

Winners of 5 International Photo Award announced with tribute to Abbas Kiarostami 

TEHRAN – Winners of the 3rd edition of the 5 International Photo Award were announced Wednesday evening with a tribute to world-renowned Iranian filmmaker and photographer Abbas Kiarostami.

“The Unseen” noticed with top award of Tehran animation festival

TEHRAN – Iranian animator Behzad Nalbandi’s drama “The Unseen” about homeless women won the award for best animated feature at the Tehran International Animation Festival, the organizers announced on Thursday.