‘The Legend of Sepehr’ wins two international accolades
The Iranian animated film ‘The Legend of Sepehr,’ directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi and produced by Mehdi Jafari Jozani, won two international awards.
Following its debut at the 43rd Fajr Film Festival, the film embarked on an international festival tour, securing the Best Animated Feature award at the 2025 Kaya Film Festival in Turkey, IRNA reported.
The animated feature, which follows the heroic journey of Sepehr and Babu, also claimed the Best Animation award at the 2025 New York International Film Awards (NYIFA), reinforcing its strong presence among global productions.
In the Persian-language version of ‘The Legend of Sepehr,’ voice acting was performed by Kazem Sayahi, Akbar Manani, Shayan Shambiati, Saeed Moghadam Manesh, Azam Delbari, Mohammad Loghmanian, Parsa Kajouri, and Hasti Salah.
The New York International Film Awards (NYIFA) is a recognized IMDb-qualifying festival that provides a platform for independent filmmakers worldwide. Similarly, the Kaya International Film Festival (KAIFF) is a prominent, government-supported event that showcases and promotes emerging talent in global independent cinema.