In the heart of the capital of Iran, the city of Tehran, the second event of the Persian independent experimental short film festival will be held, focusing on independent cinema, environment, health, world peace and the Internet, as well as the free section. All male and female filmmakers from all over the world can participate in this festival. This festival will be held independently under the chairmanship of Omid Mahdavi (producer and director) and deputy director Khashayar Bankdarnia, online and physically (soon), which will be screened exclusively on the festival's official website after the works have been selected. The upcoming screening has been put in place to hold the festival physically in Iran.)

Also, through Instagram, reflection is created with the audience, voting for each short film and introducing artists in different fields. It is hoped that artists will participate in this festival and display their works Another goal of the festival is the independence of young filmmakers and the support of new talents. Filmmakers who even made films with mobile phones can participate in the mobile section of the festival.

Objectives of the festival: A) Strengthening the position of the short film as an independent and thoughtful trend in cinema b) Identifying and introducing film talents c) Updating cinematographic knowledge and skills d) Strengthening the short film economic cycle by creating internal and external marketing fields e) Expanding and attracting audiences for short films

Awards: In each group, the best experimental film, the best experimental music video, the best art video, the appreciation of the best male and female actor the selected film of the audience . Conditions for acceptance of works: Films that are the first films of filmmakers are given priority. Acceptable versions (: DCP, Apple ProRes 4444, Full HD file with English subtitles) Film production date: 2020-2023 The application form to participate in the festival must be completed by the producer(s) or legal distributor of the film. Acceptance of the conditions contained in the regulations The executive team of the festival decides on all unforeseen events Participating in the festival means accepting all the rules of the festival. The maximum time of the videos is 30 minutes. Note: Registration and submission of works in the festival is only possible online. Films that reach the competition must have English subtitles. Films that do not meet the necessary technical standards will be removed from the competition at the discretion of the festival secretariat. After sending the films to the festival, it is not possible to remove them from the festival program. Completing the application form to participate in the festival means accepting all the rules. - Works commissioned by institutions and organizations, or from public and government sources, will be available for online display only if the agreement between the parties and the written consent of the owner or legal owners of the work is submitted. Films that make it to the competition section will receive a certificate of participation in the festival. Completing the application form to participate in the festival means accepting all the regulations. To register, just use the link below https://filmfreeway.com/Persianexp or website: www.persianexpfilmfest.com Festival timeline Call announcement on August 28 The deadline for submitting works is March 30 Announcing the names of those admitted on April 8, 1402 The date of the festival is April 18, 1402 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-aTg8vGMYrfFGsOlATeRmw - Artists and art lovers should pay attention, be sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel to be aware of new news as well as the closing ceremony live. https://www.instagram.com/persian_experimentalfilmfest