We’re thrilled to unveil the official poster for the 4th edition of the Art Gate International Film Festival! This year’s festival will be even more special than the last, and we invite you to follow us as we prepare to make this incredible event happen in Montreal.
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Poster: Aryan Arian
Graphic Design Director: Siamak Pourjabbar
On September 8, 2024, the first screening of the film “Nina” was held in Vancouver, with the presence of the crew, actors, experts, and cinema enthusiasts. The film is based on a novel titled “Nina,” written by Mehdi Meshgini, and inspired by a true story. With a special focus on the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement in Iran, the film was written and directed by Abdolreza Kahani and produced by ARK GATE FILMS in 2021.
The screening was met with great success and audience enthusiasm. A Q&A session was held, where attendees shared their thoughts on the film. Mehdi Meshgini, the author of the novel, spoke about the book, and director Abdolreza Kahani provided insights into the filmmaking process.
Screenings continue in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton. To purchase tickets, click here.
Photographers: Sheen Studio Vancouver: Milad Pouladi, Nooshin Ahmadi.
You can read the interviews with the film’s crew in the following links. IN THEIR OWN LEAGUE
Additionally, you can view the photo report of the screening of “A Shrine” at the Edinburgh Festival here.
We are delighted to announce that “Nina,” a film by “Abdolreza Kahani” and produced by Ark Gate Films, has been nominated in the Best American Film category at the prestigious Septimius Awards.
The Septimius Awards is an esteemed international award ceremony held annually in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This event celebrates diversity in the entertainment industry by recognizing and honoring talent across various categories, including Feature Films, Documentaries, Shorts, Animations, Television Series, and Screenplays.
The film “Nina” from Canada has been nominated alongside works by directors such as Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” from the USA and other films from countries like Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico and Brazil .
The 2024 Septimius Awards will be held on August 19-20 at Theater Tuschinski in Amsterdam, known for attracting Emmy, BAFTA, and Oscar winners.
The ceremony spans two days and includes a series of panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities. On August 19, the schedule features a red carpet event, a workshop by Stedman Graham, and panel discussions. The main award ceremony on August 20 includes multiple sessions of red carpet events and the award presentations, where nominees and guests from around the world are honored for their contributions to the film industry.
The Septimius Awards uniquely splits its main categories—Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Film—by continent, which promotes greater global representation of talent. The categories cover a broad spectrum, including Best Documentary, Best Music Video, Best Animation, Best Series, Best Director, and more. This approach highlights the event’s commitment to diversity and inclusion within the global film community.
For the trailer, click here
The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), recognized as one of the world’s longest-running and most prestigious film festivals, has officially announced its 2024 lineup for its 77th edition. The festival will feature the world premiere of “A SHRINE” directed by Abdolreza Kahani. This film, a collaborative production between Canada, Iran, and France, is set to compete for the highly esteemed Sean Connery Prize for Feature Filmmaking Excellence. 
Running from August 15 to 21, the festival will showcase ten world-premiere feature films. Among these are “The Outrun,” directed by Nora Fingscheidt and starring Saoirse Ronan, which will open the festival, and the closing film “Since Yesterday: The Untold Story Of Scotland’s Girl Bands.”
Established in 1947, EIFF is celebrated for highlighting the best in international cinema and serves as a crucial platform for emerging talents and seasoned filmmakers alike. This year, EIFF also presents the Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence, with Schoonmaker herself in attendance. Winners will be chosen through a combination of jury selection and audience votes, ensuring a dynamic and engaging festival experience
See these links to read more EIFF, DEADLINE, SCREENDAILY, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, SCREEN SCOT
It is with great pleasure that we unveil the selected films for this year’s festival.
we wish to express our profound pride in receiving over 300 submissions from around the globe this year. Submissions poured in from every continent, and for that, we are immensely grateful.
AGIFF embraces a wide range of film types and genres, including short films, feature films, documentaries, animation, and more. The festival holds a steadfast commitment to impartial evaluation, disregarding factors such as film duration, genre, or gender. As a result, our selection reflects a diverse assortment of feature films, short films, documentaries, and fiction works.
For more information, visit the website
he Movie YOU WON’T SEE WINTER received the award for the best LGBTQ film from the New York Cinematography Festival.
This is a special Cinematography festival. Thanks to Moeinreza Motallebi for the wonderful cinematography of this movie.
Congratulations to the Movie team.
Photo by: Hesam Rezaei
Special Thanks to: Asal Matin-Sadeghy
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