Atshani’s ‘My Little Moon’ awarded at South Texas Int’l Film Festival
Iranian-American filmmaker Ali Atshani's feature film ‘My Little Moon’ won the Best International Feature Film Award at the 11th South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) on September 13.
The festival, held at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, showcased a diverse array of global cinema from September 10 to 13, inn.ir reported.
Atshani's film, shot in Los Angeles and Iran, tells the compelling story of two teenage girls who form a deep online friendship—one that crosses borders and cultures. One girl is from the United States, the other from Iran, and together they show that love and friendship know no boundaries, regardless of physical distance or global inequalities.
‘My Little Moon’ has garnered significant recognition on the festival circuit. It has been an official selection at the 24th Santa Fe International Film Festival and the Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival. Also, it was a finalist at the Open World Toronto Film Festival and the VVfilmf Kids and Teens International Film Festival. These accolades highlight the film's compelling storytelling and its ability to bridge cultural divides.
The film features a talented cast, including Natalia Polo, Nicole Amato, Brent Kublick, Matthew Firman, and Elnaz Bagheri.
The film was produced by American Brightlight Film Productions.