Iranian documentary ‘Gene Hodge’ picked for UK’s Lift-Off festival
Iranian filmmaker Alireza Jamali Akhawan's documentary ‘Gene Hodge’ was officially selected for the 10th edition of the Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival in Iver, UK.
The festival, renowned for spotlighting emerging independent filmmakers, will run from December 1 to 15, 2025. ‘Gene Hodge’ is scheduled to screen on November 3, 2025, ILNA reported.
The documentary follows a five-year-old boy who collects trash to support his family, only to face a life-altering accident. The film's international distribution is managed by Solmaz Etemad.
The production team includes director of photography Masoud Ebrahimi Kashef, editor Ameneh Azad, and project consultant Ali Herati.
Established in 2011, the Lift-Off Global Network aims to provide a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work to global audiences. The Iver festival is one of several international events organized by the network, which also includes festivals in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.