Aliakbari’s ‘Burial Permit’ to be screened in US, UK, Turkey
The short narrative film "Burial Permit," written and directed by Hashem Aliakbari, has been accepted into three prestigious festivals in the United States, England, and Turkey.
The short narrative film "Burial Permit," written and directed by Hashem Aliakbari, will participate in the 25th Maryland Film Festival in the United States.
The festival — held from November 5 to 9 at the historic SNF Parkway Theatre in Baltimore — is one of the prestigious events of independent American cinema, showcasing creative works by prominent and emerging filmmakers from around the world, along with specialized sessions featuring renowned figures in American cinema for discussion and exchange of experiences.
Additionally, the film "Burial Permit" successfully reached the semi-finalist stage of the 30th Rhode Island International Film Festival, one of the festivals approved by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars).
The film has also been accepted into The Bay International Film Festival (England) in January 2026, and the 5th Golden Bridge İstanbul Short Film Festival (Turkey) in October 2025.
The short film "Burial Permit" is directed by Hashem Aliakbari and produced by Ghazal Mojtahedi, featuring actors such as Hamidreza Mohammadi, Navid Laeghi Moghadam, Sahra Asadollahi, Setareh Heydarabadi, Ali Ghiasvand, Touran Ramazani, with the presence of Amir Ghaffar Manesh, and child actor Mahtisa Pasandideh.