Hong Kong to host Iran short

Iranian short film ‘Hawaii’ has made its way to the ifva Awards in Hong Kong.

Produced and directed by Morteza Fereydouni,the film will vie at the Asia's new power section of the 27th edition of the event.

‘Hawaii’ has a social story and was shot in Nowshahr of Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran.

‘Hawaji’ is Fereydouni’s first directing experience.

Amir-Hossein Asefi, Sonia Faryal, Elaheh Farazmand, Zahra Aqapour, Elham Gholami make the cast members of the film. 

The ifva (formerly the Hong Kong Independent Short Film and Video Awards) aims to encourage creativity and innovation.

The fest provides an opportunity for filmmakers from different regions in Asia to come together and share knowledge and experience.

This year’s edition of the event is scheduled for March 2-13.

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