Aghelizadeh joins jury of South Korea’s DMZ documentary festival
Iranian writer and filmmaker Pouya Aghelizadeh, also a member of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), will serve as a jury member at the 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival, taking place September 11–17, in Goyang and Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
The festival, held near the Korean Demilitarized Zone, promotes themes of “peace, life and communication” through documentary storytelling, Mehr News Agency reported.
Aghelizadeh’s inclusion signals growing international recognition of Iranian voices in global documentary discourse. Festival organizers, showcasing a slate of global entries, have tapped Aghelizadeh for his critical perspective and creative background that includes award-winning works like ‘PlayBack,’ ‘Room of Light,’ ‘Room No. 4,’ and ‘Nest’ .
These films have earned honors for best film, experimental experience, best actress, cinematography, and student film, and secured the Independent Festival of America’s honorary award.
Festival sources confirm that Aghelizadeh is currently writing the feature screenplay and a series titled ‘Tenth Symphony’. He will bring both his creative insight and critical acumen to bear when deliberating the international competition.