Why it matters:
The event provides a structured platform for aspiring filmmakers to present original ideas, gain funding, and potentially produce short films, helping to strengthen Iran’s creative industry and expand its international cultural presence.
What he’s saying:
Ehsan Kaveh, head of iFilm and secretary of the event, emphasized the initiative’s mission:
“The iFilm Pitching Event is a bridge between creators and distributors of short films, with the vision to extend this process to feature films and series in the coming years.”
“Pitching allows idea owners to present their work in a structured way to investors and audiences, ensuring fairness and clarity in production opportunities.”
“We aim to leverage our four-channel network—Persian, Dari, English, and Arabic—to connect with global talents and promote justice in production and distribution.”
Key points:
- The event is organized by iFilm to celebrate its 15th anniversary and coincides with the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birth anniversary.
- Filmmakers receive training in pitching skills and artistic presentation.
- Selected projects receive funding support for production.
Go deeper:
iFilm’s pitching initiative reflects an effort in the creative industries to professionalize the development of original content, bridge talent with financial resources, and create transparent, merit-based opportunities for artists. Past successes in animation pitching inspired this model, which is now being applied to short films with the goal of nurturing directors capable of producing feature-length works.
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