Title: Esteemed Panel Announced for Short Story & Animation Awards at Iran’s International Children’s Film Festival
Introduction
The 37th International Film Festival for Children and Youth (IFFCY) has officially unveiled the distinguished jury members who will preside over the Short Story Film and Animation competition sections. The announcement highlights the festival’s commitment to recognizing cinematic excellence for younger audiences through a panel of acclaimed national artists and cultural figures.
Meet the Jury
The selection of jurors brings together a wealth of experience from various facets of Iranian cinema and culture. The panel for the Short Story Film and Animation categories comprises:
- Maryam Esmaeilkhan: An award-winning director who received the Crystal Simorgh for Best Short Film from the Fajr Film Festival.
- Hossein Mahkam: A seasoned screenwriter, director, and producer within the national cinema industry.
- Vahid Molattaj: A prominent cultural and media personality from the host city of Isfahan.
- Amirshahab Razavian: A director and screenwriter with a prolific portfolio of over 40 short and feature-length narrative films.
- Amirmohammad Dehastani: An active figure in the animation field and a member of the Animation Council at the Center for the Development of Documentary, Experimental, and Animation Films.
Festival Details and Scope
Scheduled to take place from October 3rd to 7th in the historic city of Isfahan, the 37th IFFCY will be held under the directorship of Hamed Jafari. The festival is structured across three main competitive segments: the National section (featuring feature films, short films, and animations), the International section, and a Special section, showcasing a diverse range of films dedicated to children and youth.