News in Brief
Over 7,000 entries received for TISFF
ILNA – The deadline for submissions to the International Section of the 40th Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) recently closed with an impressive record of 7,216 international entries received, making it the highest number of submissions in the festival's history.
The festival holds significant prominence as one of the accredited festivals by the Academy Awards. The winning film from this festival is nominated for the Oscars, which has garnered substantial attention from filmmakers worldwide.
It is noteworthy that this remarkable achievement in the International Section of the festival comes as Iranian filmmakers will have time until August 1 to register their works and compete for participation in the national section of the festival (Iranian Cinema).
The 40th edition of the event, under the auspice of Mehdi Azarpendar, will take place from October 19 to October 24 in Tehran.
Iran, Tajikistan make joint musical work for Muharram
ISNA – In a cross-border collaboration, renowned Tajikistani singer and musician, Davlatmand Kholov, joined forces with veteran eulogist, Sadeq Ahangaran, to create a special musical composition for the mourning days of Muharram.
The collaborative piece, titled 'Hussainiya-e Del,' features heartfelt lyrics penned by Alireza Qazveh. Davlatmand, a master of local music in southern Tajikistan, renowned for his expertise in "Folk" music, has previously collaborated with Ahangaran on other projects.
The new musical creation is among the latest productions of the Center for Poetry, Music, and Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). As part of their Muharram and Ashura commemorations, the center has produced a total of 30 pieces, which will be broadcasted on radio and television networks.
These recent productions include six visually engaging pieces, accompanied by 24 acapella audio pieces, all dedicated to honoring the solemnity of Muharram and its significance in both Iran and Tajikistan.