The big picture:
Nine countries have so far confirmed attendance, with delegations from 12 nations—including Georgia, Tajikistan, Mongolia, France, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Russia, and China—set to participate. Additional countries are expected to be announced soon.
What she's saying:
Festival Director Nazanin Pirkari highlighted that the event will feature sections on Iranian cinema, international films, animation, short films, and documentaries.
Organizers say the festival not only showcases cinematic diversity but also emphasizes urban narratives, providing young screenwriters with a platform to explore social and cultural issues through film.
New section:
A fresh category has been introduced this year, following last year’s call for urban-themed scripts. The festival received 318 submissions, which are currently under review.
Go deeper:
The festival is scheduled to take place from November 10 to 12 at the Mellat Cinema Campus.
Hossein Amiri - Mojtaba Darabi
