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Like the short story, the short film is an unique art form. But unlike the short story, there is little opportunity for experiencing them. That's why prestigious short film festivals like Clermont-Ferrand in France, Tampere in Finland and Siena in Italy were established. International Short Film Festival: Films by Iranians/Films About Iran now joins these ranks with the specific objective of exposing and celebrating Iranian short films.
The concise nature of the short film makes it especially conducive for exploring subjects that people might not generally be familiar with. It allows the viewer a method for learning a small aspect of a different culture, which is the first step in understanding that culture.
It will no doubt come as a surprise to even the most knowledgeable filmgoers that nearly 1500 short films are made each year by Iranian filmmakers or concerning Iran. International Short Film Festival: Films by Iranians/Films About Iran, then, seeks to showcase any short film made by Iranian filmmakers, as well as any short film made by any filmmaker that focuses on Iranian subject matter. It will thereby give exposure to filmmakers whose work might not otherwise be seen, and give viewers the chance to learn about a culture that remains widely misunderstood.
