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“A SHRINE” by Abdolreza Kahani Selected for 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024

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

Iranian Independent Filmmakers Shine at 77th Cannes Film Festival

Quotes from SCREENDAILY: “Abdolreza Kahani, Jafar Panahi, Golshifteh Farahani, Shirin Neshat, and several other independent Iranian filmmakers are featured in the photo exhibition at the 77th Cannes Festival.”

Announcing the Official Selection for the 3rd Annual Ark Gate International Film Festival

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

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Award For The “Best LGBTQ Film” For “YOU WON’T SEE WINTER”

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.