16th Ammar fest opens entries

The 16th Ammar Popular Film Festival in Iran has called for submissions, focusing on the theme “The Civilizational Battle of Islamic Iran with the Wild West.” 

According to the official call, Iran's centuries-long experience of confronting colonialism, terrorism, sanctions, censorship, war, and cultural infiltration can only be comprehensively analyzed through the lens of a “civilizational conflict.”

Festival organizers said committed art and media are the most effective tools to counter these challenges.

They invite filmmakers, writers, media activists, and even amateurs to submit works by November 6 in formats such as films, documentaries, animations, scripts, social media content, and AI-produced videos.

All entries should align with the values of the Islamic Revolution and meet current societal needs.

A noteworthy feature of this year's festival is the “Our Film” segment, encouraging the general public, especially youth, to produce short films using mobile phones or home cameras on local, community, and environmental themes.

Participants can register through the official website, which will provide instructional materials to support amateur filmmakers. 

Established in 2010 by revolutionary figures, the festival is named after Ammar Yasir, a close companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and continues to promote art that supports resistance and revolutionary ideals.