Iran’s ‘Loteria’ wins big at Utah Zions Indie Film Fest
Ali Atshani’s film ‘Loteria’ won the Best Film Award at the closing ceremony of the 23rd Zions Indie Film Fest (ZIFF) on March 2.
This marks its 39th international appearance at the Utah festival, IRNA reported.
The festival, one of the top 10 in the United States, is held annually from February 26 to March 2 at the SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem, Utah.
Established in 2001 and rebranded in 2022 with a new focus, ZIFF is a leading showcase for independent filmmakers worldwide. The 23rd edition, taking place against the backdrop of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, features a diverse audience of cinema enthusiasts, industry leaders, film critics, film students, government officials, and financial supporters.
The event, which includes feature films, documentaries, special screenings, short films, music videos, screenplay competitions, table readings, valuable industry panels, and key presenters, continues the tradition of programming standards established over two decades ago.
Ali Atashani’s ‘Loteria,’ produced in Mexico last year, has already received over 10 awards for best film and best director at various international film festivals.
The screenplay of ‘Loteria’ is based on a true story written by Ali Atshani and Mahmoudreza Sani.