INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- The 18th edition of the Resistance International Film Festival has so far received 3,400 submissions from around the world, the
1,000 international entries across various formats, Mohammad Ali Shojaifard said during a press conference held in Qom on Tuesday.He
expressed that this year's festival will feature eight sections, including competitions for domestic and international films, a segment
narrative writing, and reviews in the field of humanities.He noted that the formats considered for the festival include feature films,
animations, short narrative and animated films, both short and long documentaries, and series
Additionally, the narrative writing section is exclusively for screenwriters.Shojaifard added that submissions opened from mid-November, and
Tehran, utilizing three cinemas
This screening will encompass feature films, documentaries, and animations.He also noted that a separate screening initiative, in
collaboration with film distribution companies, will feature 50 screenings nationwide
Furthermore, a specially equipped mobile cinema truck will showcase films in remote areas of the country, with this type of screening taking
place in January and February.The festival's opening ceremony is set to be held in March at the Sacred Defense Town in Tehran, while the
closing ceremony will occur over two days in the southern region near the Persian Gulf, with the specific location still pending
they aim to maintain continuous international communications, transforming this secretariat into a hub for artists devoted to the ideals of
resistance front and noted that the Resistance Film Festival has been operational since 1983.Furthermore, he mentioned that 18 countries are
involved in organizing the festival, with participation from 22 provinces within Iran.The head of the International Committee of the
Resistance Film Festival also commented during the meeting, stating, "Our primary concern is currently the people of Palestine, who embody
added.He mentioned that this year alone, the festival has received collaboration requests from around 30 countries, and around 18 thematic
sections for nations are being created for the event.He affirmed that the film and arts industry can transform the concept of resistance
