The Winners of the International Section of the 37th International Film Festival for Children and Youth are as follow:
Feature Films
Golden Butterfly for the Best Film:
Miss Boots
By Yan Lanouette Turgeon
Canada
Golden Butterfly for the Best Director:
Dedicated Orphan
By Mahmoud Karimi
Iran
Honorary Diploma for the Best Actor/Actress:
Ensemble cast of Dedicated Orphan
Golden Butterfly for the Best Actor/ Actress:
Honey
By Natasha Arthy
Selma Dali Pape
Denmark
Golden Butterfly for the Best Script:
K-popper
Written by
Ebrahim Amini
Iran
Best Artistic Contribution:
Storm
Yang Zhigang
- Korea
Statement of the Jury:
We believe that cinema and culture have the power to open new windows for children—windows to imagination, empathy, and hope. In a world where many children are still deprived of the right to live in peace and safety, we hope that cinema can become a voice for this longing—a voice that is not only seen, but heard and deeply felt.
Short Films
Honorary Diploma for the Best Short Film:
Hooriye
By Mahmoud Sharifi Asl
Iran
Golden Butterfly for the Best Short Film:
Weeds
by Pola Kazak
Czech Republic
CIFEJ Award
Miss Boots
By Yan Lanouette Turgeon
Canada
Young International Jury Award
Dedicated Orphan
By Mahmoud Karimi
Iran
Statement of the Jury:
We, the Youth Jury of the 37th International Children and Youth Film Festival in Isfahan, proudly selected The Dedicated Orphan as our winning film.
Its heartfelt story, outstanding performances, and clever use of humor—even in scenes of war—deeply moved us. This film made us laugh, reflect, and feel. It was more than a movie—it was an experience we’ll never forget
Special Award of the Festival Secretary
The Distinguished Artist
Mohieddin Mozaffar
For the film: Fish on the Hook
Tajikistan