International Children Film Festival

Two Iranian films go to Lebanon’s Children and Family Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – ‘Kelileh & Demneh’ by Alireza Tavakkoli and ‘A Hell of A Wedding’ by Mohammad Ahmadi will represent Iranian cinema at the first Beirut International Children and Family Film Festival (BICAF) in Lebanon.

‘Wing of Imagination’ goes to India’s SIFFCY

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘Wing of Imagination’ directed by Ahmad Feyzi has made it into the competition program of 4th SIFFCY - Smile International Film Festival for Children and Youth in India.

‘The Skier’ wins Best Film at Greece’s Olympia Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘The Skier’ directed by Fereydoun Najafi won the Best Film Award at the 21st Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People in Greece.

‘The Skier’ goes to Greece’s Olympia Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘The Skier’ directed by Fereydoun Najafi is the sole representative of Iranian cinema at the 21st Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People in Greece.

2 Iranian titles go to Armenia’s children filmfest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Two Iranian films, ‘Wild Jonquils’ by Rahbar Ghanbari and ‘Yeva’ by Anahid Abad, have been accepted into the competition program of 14th Rolan - International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Armenia.

‘40 Baldies’ screened at world’s largest children filmfest.

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iranian film ’40 Baldies’ directed by Sadegh Sadegh-Daghighi has taken part at the 33rd Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Iranian film critic joins Russia’s ‘Zero Plus’ jury panel

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian film critic Hamed Soleimanzadeh has joined the international jury panel of the 5th edition of Zero Plus Film Festival in Russia.

Filipino filmmaker:

Iranian cinema conveyor of first-rate ideas

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – A former filmmaker now turned artist from the Philippines, currently a jury member in Iran’s 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, has commended the Iranian cinema, saying that it conveys outstanding concepts and values.

Isfahan mayor:

Children throughout world exposed to common concerns

ISFAHAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Mayor of Isfahan Ghodratollah Noroozi, in a message to Children Film Festival currently underway in Isfahan, said the children, not just in Iran, but throughout the world, are exposed to common concerns and issues.

Oscar-snubbed Mongolian flick gets Isfahan premiere

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – A captivating drama movie from Mongolia,'The Children of Genghis', is set to be screened in Iran’s 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, as a participant in the event’s competition section. 

Iranian filmmaker:

Iran cinema should be recognized by its children's visual arts

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Acclaimed Iranian female filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh said the world of Iranian cinema should be recognized by its children and youth’s visual arts. 

Children filmfest. announces Iran cinema lineup

ISFAHAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The 31st International Children and Youth Festival (IFFCY) has released a list announcing the titles of Iranian feature films competing in this event.

Children filmfest. announces juries for feature-length, short live-action

ISFAHAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Officials in charge of holding Iran’s 31st International Children and Youth Festival have announced the names of juries of international competition in feature-length and short live-action films.

Culture Min. wishes for a world free from violence, hostilities

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Abbas Salehi, in a message to the 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, expressed hope that the event will bring about a brighter future for children and the public.

Intl. children Filmfest opens in Isfahan

ISFAHAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth kicked off in the historical city of Isfahan on Friday, with a large number of children and families in attendance.

420 works from 70 countries to take part at Iran's children filmfest.

ISFAHAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The secretary of 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth said over 420 works from 70 countries across the world have applied to participate in the event.

Iran's children filmfest. to screen films from Berlin's Interfilm

ISFAHAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Selected films from Interfilm Berlin International Short Film Festival will be screened in the non-competition section of the 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth in central Province of Isfahan.

Children filmfest. announces juries of intl. short animation, feature movies

ISFAHAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth to be hosted by Isfahan has announced the jury panel for the international short animation and feature movies competition.

Children filmfest. reveals Iranian feature films lineup

ISFAHAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The 31st edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth has announced the lineup of 11 Iranian feature films in the competition section.

Iran's children filmfest. unveils intl. lineup

ISFAHAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, slated for August 30- September 5, has announced lineup for international films.

Iran's children filmfest. to screen classic Japanese animations

ISFAHAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – A pair of classic Japanese animated films directed by world-acclaimed filmmaker and artist Hayao Miyazaki will be screened at 31st Iran's International Film Festival for Children and Youth.

World media give wide coverage to Iran’s intl. children filmfest.

ISFAHAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Media across the globe in their reports have given wide coverage to the 31st edition of International Film Festival for Children and Youth, scheduled for Aug. 30 - Sep. 5 in Iranian city of Isfahan.

Children fest. deputy:

New Iranian cinema indebted to children cinema

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Communication and Press Deputy of International Children and Youth Film Festival, Ahad Mikaeilzadeh, says the children cinema has played a pivotal role in formation of Iran’s new cinema industry.

Iran's intl. children filmfest. to honor Zaven Ghokasian

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth plans to honor late Iranian-Armenian Director Zaven Ghokasian with a special prize for the first time in the history of the event, an official said on Saturday.

Children filmfest. director:

Kiarostami turned Iranian children cinema to global brand

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Alireza Rezadad, President of the 30th International Film Festival for Children and Youth says late Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has turned Iranian children cinema into a global brand.

Foreign filmmakers visit historical city of Isfahan

ISFAHAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Foreign filmmakers taking part in the 30th international film festival for children and youth walked around Isfahan to visit its historical sites.