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View Timeline →Filmmakers and NGOs Unite in Support of 'NAZA' Directors Against Israeli Authority Threats
Over 1,500 film industry figures and 40 human rights organizations have shown support for Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, creators of the documentary…
Israeli Minister Threatens Citizenship Revocation for Filmmakers of Gaza Documentary
An Israeli minister has threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers who produced a documentary accusing the Israeli army of mass civilian killings in Gaza.…
Israeli Minister Threatens Filmmakers' Citizenship Over Gaza Film Criticism
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar condemned a film depicting the Gaza conflict as 'vile' after it received recognition at the Venice Film Festival, threatening to…
Video / Ceremony for Awarding the First-Class Artistic Medal to Alireza Davoodnejad
A ceremony was held to award Alireza Davoodnejad the First-Class Artistic Medal on National Cinema Day. The event was attended by filmmakers and his family,…
Rabieh Modani's Wishes for Iranian Filmmakers
Rabieh Modani, an Iranian actress, celebrated National Cinema Day by extending her congratulations to fellow filmmakers and expressing her hopes for their advancement. This event…
Ibrahim Hatami Kia's Account of the Meeting Between Filmmakers and Martyr Qassem Soleimani + Video
Ibrahim Hatami Kia shares his experiences from a meeting with Qassem Soleimani, highlighting the interaction between filmmakers and the military figure. This meeting is significant…
Actors Who Stepped Away from Cinema: From Mahaya Petrosian to Faramarz Gharibian
The article discusses actors in Iran who have distanced themselves from cinema, highlighting reasons such as personal choice, lack of suitable roles, and the harsh…
Why Were Reza Kianian and Tahmineh Milani Attacked? Analyzing the Threats to Two Prominent Filmmakers
Reza Kianian and Tahmineh Milani, prominent Iranian filmmakers, were targeted with threatening graffiti at their homes, raising concerns about the safety of artists in Iran.…
International Conference on Resistance Cinema: Bridging Theory and Practice
The 9th Resistance International Film Festival has announced a call for papers for an international conference titled 'Resistance Cinema: From Theory to Practice.' This event…
International 100-Second Film Festival Extends Submission Deadline Due to High Demand
The organizers of the International 100-Second Film Festival in Tehran have extended the submission deadline by one week due to high demand from filmmakers and…
Five Decades of Artistic Activity by Akbar Abdi; From 'The Tenants' to 'The Expellees'
Akbar Abdi, a prominent figure in Iranian cinema and television, has passed away, prompting widespread tributes from colleagues and government officials alike. His contributions have…
Resistance Film Festival Invites Documentaries on Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral
The 19th Resistance International Film Festival in Tehran has called for documentary submissions that depict the farewell and funeral ceremonies of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,…
Inside the 2025 Mission to Break the Gaza Siege: The Global Sumud Flotilla
The Global Sumud Flotilla, comprising filmmakers and activists, aims to break the blockade on Gaza, highlighting the humanitarian crisis. The mission underscores the ongoing geopolitical…