Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran
انجمن فیلمسازان مستقل ایران
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View Timeline →Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: The Human and Justice-Seeking Movement of 'Women, Life, Freedom' is Unstoppable
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran released a statement marking the second anniversary of the 'Women, Life, Freedom' protests, asserting that the movement is resilient…
Independent Filmmakers Association: Celebrating Cinema Day in Today's Ruined City of Iranian Cinema is 'Offensive'
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran condemned the celebration of National Cinema Day, calling it offensive given the current oppressive conditions for filmmakers. Over 300…
Reactions to the Award Given to the Film 'Witness' at Venice; Somayeh Haqnegahdar: A Great Success for Independent Iranian Cinema
The film 'Witness' directed by Nader Saei-Vor received the Audience Choice award at the Venice Film Festival, marking a significant achievement for independent Iranian cinema.…
Independent Filmmakers Association Criticizes Medicalian's 'Open Insult': Their Clenched Fists Descend on the Mouths of the People of Iran
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran condemned President Masoud Pezeshkian's remarks insulting those who boycotted the recent government elections. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions between…
Body of a Protest Filmmaker Found at Home; Iman Pourgholizadeh Arrested During Protests
Iman Pourgholizadeh, a filmmaker arrested during the 1401 protests, was found dead at his home, following the suspicious death of another filmmaker, Bahareh Lalehi. The…
Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: The Islamic Republic is responsible for the death of Bahareh Lalehi
Bahareh Lalehi, an Iranian filmmaker, was reportedly killed in custody after being arrested by the Islamic Republic's forces, despite police labeling her death as a…
Mohammad Rasoulof After Leaving Iran: From Today, I Am Residing in 'Cultural Iran' and I Am Alive to Tell the Story
Prominent Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has secretly left Iran after an eight-year prison sentence was upheld against him. He expressed gratitude to those who helped…
Iranian Activist Teachers React to Mohammad Rasoulof's Sentencing: Cancel This 'Medieval and Oppressive' Ruling
Activist teachers in Iran condemned the 8-year prison sentence and other penalties against filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, calling for the ruling's cancellation. They highlighted his contributions…
Iranian Writers Association Calls for 'Immediate and Unconditional' Cancellation of Mohammad Rasoulof's Sentencing
The Iranian Writers Association has condemned the eight-year prison sentence and other penalties imposed on filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, calling for their immediate cancellation. This case…
Independent Filmmakers Association: Rasoulof's Sentence Shows That the Law of the Islamic Republic is Merely a Tool for Stubbornness and Revenge Against Opponents
Mohammad Rasoulof, a prominent Iranian filmmaker, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison, lashes, fines, and property confiscation, which has been condemned by the…
Hadi Laveh, a singer from Oshnaviyeh, arrested with 'violence'
Hadi Laveh, a Kurdish singer, was violently arrested for singing political songs. This incident reflects a broader trend of repression against artists in Iran, particularly…
Dozens of Families Demand Unconditional Release of Tomaj Salehi
Dozens of families in Iran are demanding the unconditional release of Tomaj Salehi, a detained protest rapper sentenced to death. They condemned the sentence as…
Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: The Islamic Republic Fears 'Freedom of Art and Expression'
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran condemned the Islamic Republic's repression of artists, highlighting recent incidents including the death sentence for rapper Tomaj Salehi and…
Somayeh Haqnegahdar to Voice of America: The Islamic Republic's Pressure on Artists Aims to Control and Censor Them
Somayeh Haqnegahdar discusses the ongoing repression of Iranian filmmakers, particularly Behtash Sanaeiha and Maryam Moghaddam, who face travel bans and accusations from the Islamic Republic.…
Five-Year Prison Sentence for Mohammad Sadeghi, Actor Opposing Mandatory Hijab, Confirmed
Mohammad Sadeghi, an actor opposing mandatory hijab in Iran, has been sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly encouraging violence against state security. His…
Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: 'The Night Guardian' has been selected by an entity affiliated with the 'Repressive Regime of Iran'
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran criticized the selection of 'The Night Guardian' for the Oscars, claiming it represents state cinema and is linked to…
The Night Watchman at the Oscars; Reza Mirkarimi Represents Iran for the Fourth Time
Reza Mirkarimi's film "The Night Watchman" has been selected as Iran's representative for the 2024 Oscars, marking the fourth time Mirkarimi has been chosen. The…
Solidarity with the 'Women, Life, Freedom' Movement at the Venice Festival; Somayeh Haqnegahdar: The Struggle of the People of Iran Continues
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran is organizing a flash mob at the Venice Film Festival to support the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement and raise…
Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran: Supporting Unknown Young Filmmakers is Essential
The Independent Filmmakers Association of Iran has called for support for unknown young filmmakers facing pressure and threats, emphasizing that the repression of artists is…