Tirana Int’l filmfest to host Iran animation ‘Bystander’

Iranian short animated piece ‘Bystander’ has been scheduled to vie at the 15th edition of the Tirana International Film Festival (TIFF) in Albania.

Directed by Sheyda Kashi, the animation found its way into the competition section of the 2017 edition of the Albanian film festival to be held in November.

The 8-minute animation was previously screened at the 9th edition of the Iran Independent Animation Celebration and the 4th edition of the Tehran Animation Festival.

TIFF aims to create a cultural center of worldwide alternative and independent cinema in Albania as well as in the region.

TIFF is the first international film festival and the only one of its kind in Albania.

Launched in 2003, this extraordinary cultural event is the most important cinematic event in Balkans.

The 15th edition of the TIFF is slated for November 3-11, 2017.

FM/MG