US fest honors Iran animation

Iran animation ‘Alphabet’ has succeeded to receive Best Animation Award from The Artists Forum Festival of The Moving Image in the US.

Directed by Kianoush Abedi, the animation attended the competition section of the American Film event and succeeded to receive Best Animation Award of the festival.

The 6-minute animated piece depicts a nation that has forgotten the alphabet of living. They cannot see, hear, or speak, but the words are waiting for them eagerly.

‘Alphabet’ is a 3D animated production of Iran's Documentary and Experimental Film Center in late 2017.

‘Alphabet’ has so far joined some international film events, winning a number of awards, including the best short film award at the 5th Sayulita Film Festival in Mexico, the Best Experimental and Animation award at the 6th Speechless Film Festival as well as the 15th Southside Film Festival in the US, the 5th Tripoli Film Festival in Lebanon, the 7th Nebrodi Film Festival in Italy, the 4th Muestra Movimiento International Film Festival in Mexico, the 4th Miami Widescreen Film Festival in the US, and the 11th Iranian Film Festival in San Francisco, the US.

The Artists Forum Festival of The Moving Image is a multi-platform exhibition and information hub for emerging and mid-career artists across disciplines, providing professional development strategies that address the practical concerns of establishing a sustainable career.

The 2018 edition of the event was held on October 11-13.

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