Anthem filmfest awards ‘The Gift’

Iranian short flick ‘The Gift’ has won an award at the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival in the US.

Directed by Farid Ardebili, the film grabbed the best short drama award at the 2022 edition of the event.

“No one knows why the aliens came or why they never made contact. But when their true intentions are revealed, an unspeakable tragedy unfolds,” a synopsis for the film reads.

The Anthem Libertarian Film Festival is aimed to “provide a venue for filmmakers who care about individuality and libertarian ideals”.

The 11th edition of the festival was held on July 11-16 in Las Vegas.

The winners of various sections were announced at the closing ceremony.

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