Iran titles gear up for Chinese gala

A lineup of three Iranian titles has been selected to compete at the 2nd edition of Global University Film Awards (GUFA) in China.  

The lineup includes two short films, naming ‘Red Wheat Fields’ by Asad Bahreyni and ‘Slaughter’ co-directed by Amir-Hossein Fathi and Aki Zandkarimi.

Arman Gholipour’s ‘Beyond the Fence’ will also represent Iran at the documentary section of the Chinese film event. 

As noted by the festival’s official website, GUFA is an attempt to encourage and recognize emerging filmmakers while at school or recently graduated; foster creative and cultural exchange among film students around the globe; and inspire synergy between regional young talents and the international creative industry.

The gala is scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on April 1-3, 2019.

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