Tabesh: Despite All Difficulties in Corona Times, Cinema is Alive

Tabesh: Despite All Difficulties in Corona Times, Cinema is Alive

‘Virtual screening of the films says to the world that, despite all difficulties, cinema is alive’, said Farabi Cinematic Foundation Managing Director, Alireza Tabesh. According to Faratitr, COVID-19 outbreak has hugely impacted global economy and caused various problems in different...
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The Director of the Festival Puts Emphasis on Finding Solutions for Inevitable Concerns

The Director of the Festival Puts Emphasis on Finding Solutions for Inevitable Concerns

Alireza Tabesh: We have to show the world that Iran is seeking new ways for cultural existence in the new world. The director of the 33rd International Children Film Festival (ICFF) announced, “Under no circumstances has Iran ever forgotten about...
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Bijan Mirbagheri: Children Film Festival, An Opportunity to Revive and Industrialize Children Cinema

Bijan Mirbagheri: Children Film Festival, An Opportunity to Revive and Industrialize Children Cinema

‘The film festivals for children and youth, with the assessments and statistics they provide, offer a golden opportunity to those concerned with reviving children’s films and industrializing children cinema to decide how to make films for this audience in ...
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Ali Nouri-Oskoui: “If We Fall Behind Children, They will Ignore Cinema for Good”

Ali Nouri-Oskoui: “If We Fall Behind Children, They will Ignore Cinema for Good”

‘In the world of Internet and VOD platforms, children are constantly busy finding the ways to create content and make profit. So if we fall behind them, they will ignore cinema for good’, said the Iranian animator and film director,...
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Vahid Golestan: Holding Online Filmmaking Festival Won’t Deform the Originality of It / New Mentoring Features in Online Methods / Using Cameras to Think, a Stunning Opportunity for Young Adults

Vahid Golestan: Holding Online Filmmaking Festival Won’t Deform the Originality of It / New Mentoring Features in Online Methods / Using Cameras to Think, a Stunning Opportunity for Young Adults

A member of the content planning council said, “Holding the Youth Filmmaking Festival does not deform its originality. Young adults’ online presence in these festivals plays an important role in helping this process, grow.” The 33rd ICFF PUBLIC Relations...
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ICFF Schedule and Virtual Workshop Titles Announced

ICFF Schedule and Virtual Workshop Titles Announced

The titles of the virtual educational workshops planned to be held at the 33rd ICFF in National and International sections were announced, the Public Relations Office of the festival reports. ‘In this edition of the festival, considering the situation we...
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Pouran Derakhshandeh: Love Is the Key of Filmmaking for Children

Pouran Derakhshandeh: Love Is the Key of Filmmaking for Children

Pouran Derakhshandeh said, “Children have a pure imagination and we cannot lie to them. We should passionately work for this pure world.” According to the 33rd ICFF Public Relations Office, Female Director, Pouran Derakhshandeh, stated, “The Internationa...
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Teenage Actor, Samyar Mohammadi; The Competitive Atmosphere of the Festival Motivates Us

Teenage Actor, Samyar Mohammadi; The Competitive Atmosphere of the Festival Motivates Us

Samyar Muhammadi said, “I’ve made good friends at the International Film Festival for Children. The competitive atmosphere of the festival motivated us; moreover, I got to socialize with some professionals and know my weaknesses better.” According to the...
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Mohammad Bahrani, the Famous Iranian Voice Actor: ‘Children Cinema, the Most Money-Making Industry’

Mohammad Bahrani, the Famous Iranian Voice Actor: ‘Children Cinema, the Most Money-Making Industry’

‘The most money-making industry in the world is children and young adults’ cinema. In children and young adults’ film market, the end of the public screening is exactly where the merchandizing cycle begins’, Bahrani said. According to the ICFF Public.....
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Social Effects of Holding the Festival in Isfahan City; 33rd ICFF: A Lesson for the Future

Social Effects of Holding the Festival in Isfahan City; 33rd ICFF: A Lesson for the Future

As a tourist destination, along with huge industrial infrastructures, Isfahan has always tied its identity with cultural-artistic events; and with the invaluable experience in holding different editions of children’s film festivals, it has a bright prospect ...
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