Iranian short ‘Inner Self’ wins at the US Burien fest

Iranian short flick ‘Inner Self’ has grabbed the Best Actor Award at the 2021 edition of the Burien Film Festival in the US.

The award was given to Mehrbanou Batebi for her role in the short film.

Directed by Mohammad Hormozi, the 15-minute flick follows the story of a female violinist who wants to enter an office but as she is not attired appropriately for the place, she must stay in the waiting room.

While waiting, the young woman copes with her frustration by composing a new piece.

An unexpected ally is moved by her performance and provides a last-minute solution to the violinist’s predicament.

‘Inner Self’ has gone on screen at a number of global events, including the Ojai Film Festival in the US, the International Short Film Festival – Film Front in Serbia, the Grand Off film festival in Poland, the Mediawave International Film Festival in Hungary, and the Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh.

Established in 2015, the Burien Film Festival is a three-day festival that hosts local and international films. It gives filmmakers the chance to showcase their works and connect to the audience.

The winners for the latest edition of the festival were announced on September 24, 2021.

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