Sonoma filmfest is to host Iranian ‘Identibye’

Iranian short flick ‘Identibye’ has been selected to compete at the 25th edition of the Sonoma International Live and Virtual Film Festival (SIFF) in the US.

Directed by Sajjad Shah-Hatami, the film’s main character faces a dilemma regarding one’s innermost feelings.

He must choose between sense and sensibility. The ones closest to him have always judged him and these never-ending judgments fear him and make him doubt.

He now has to work fast to achieve his goal; because, he knows that one’s true identity is what matters most to them.

Amir-Hossein Sabbaghan, Nasim Moslemi, Maryam Najafi, Samar Barazandeh, and Hanan Azizi are the cast members of the flick.

‘Identibye’ participated in a number of global events and some won awards, including the best screenplay at the Inter University International Film Festival in Bangladesh, a special mention at the Accolade Global Film Competition in the US, the best short film award at the Jozi Film Festival in South Africa, and the Craig Childs Award at the Ridgway Independent Film Fest in the US.

According to the official website of the SIFF, “the Sonoma International Film Festival provides a welcoming, entertaining, and inspiring cinematic experience that supports and promotes independent films”.

The upcoming edition of the festival will be held on March 23-27.

PR/MG