Iranian director Hosseinpour wins two awards at NY festival
Iranian filmmaker Ramin Hosseinpour received the Best Director of a Short Film and the Best Short Screenplay awards for his short documentary ‘Sculpture’ at the New York International Film Awards (NYIFA).
The awards were presented in December 2024 and January 2025, marking the sixth year of the NYIFA. The festival, known for showcasing some of the best short films each month, selects films through a rigorous three-stage process involving preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds of judging.
‘Sculpture’ is a historical documentary that delves into the lives of Rumi and Shams, set in the year 642 AH (1245 CE). The film is based on real historical accounts and has been recognized for its compelling storytelling and direction.
‘Sculpture’ has already secured a place among the top 50 short films, documentaries, and music videos on IMDb for 2025 and is currently in contention for the 2026 Academy Awards, Canadian Academy Awards, and BAFTAs.
In addition to his recent accolades, Hosseinpour’s ‘Sculpture’ was selected for the Best Short Documentary category at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2022, where it placed third. The film was also nominated for Best Short Documentary at the 78th Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Salerno in 2024 and won the Best Director of a Short Film award at the Crown Point International Film Festival in Chicago in September 2024.