Upwards 150 films chosen for Iran int'l childern fest: Fest director

Director for Int'l Children and Youth Filmfest in Isfahan says in an ifilm exclusive interview that 88 Iranian and 77 international films were selected for the event.

The selected films are being screened in various sections, including short films, medium length and full length movies, animation and fiction stories, Reza Dad added.

The cultural official mentioned that the films are on screen in five movie halls in Isfahan.

The International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults is organized annually by the Farabi Cinema Foundation in affiliation with the Iranian Organization of Cinema and Audiovisual Affairs.

The event celebrates films made for children and youth. It also supports emerging filmmakers with innovative cinematic visions and ideas as well as serves as a platform for professionals to come together and exchange ideas.

The 30th edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth is underway in the city of Isfahan.

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