Iranian director joins jury in Austria
An Iranian filmmaker and producer Mohammad-Mehdi Asgarpour was chosen to serve on the jury panel for the 11th Film Festival Kitzbuhel, taking place in Kitzbühel, Austria.
The festival, which commenced on August 21, is set to run until August 27, according to ISNA.
The Kitzbühel festival has a distinctive emphasis on identifying emerging talents in the industry.
The event is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of both local and international talents. Attendees at the festival are afforded the opportunity to showcase their creations to a diverse array of audiences.
Founded in 2013, the Kitzbühel festival holds the distinction of being listed by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF).
Asgarpour, has made contributions to the Iranian film landscape, participating as a jury member or as the Vice President of FIAPF in numerous international festivals in recent years.
He recently served as a jury member at the 19th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival in Armenia.