Selected from among numerous submissions in a highly competitive global field, the six nominated works reflect the artistic excellence, technical quality, and growing international recognition of IRIB's television productions.
Nominated Productions:
• "Mahdi's Situation" (Feature Film)
• "Forgotten" (Documentary)
• "Standing with the Wolf" (Documentary)
• "Little Elephant" (Animation)
• "Pufferfish" (Animation)
• "Little Dinos" (Animation)
These works span various genres, including feature films, documentaries, and animation, showcasing IRIB's capability in producing diverse, high-quality content.
About AIFF
The Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF) is a prestigious cinematic event in India and Asia, held annually to promote independent and artistic cinema. The 17th edition will take place from September 30 to October 2, 2026, in Ahmedabad, India. The festival showcases feature films, documentaries, short films, and animated works from numerous countries, hosting screenings, workshops, and industry discussions to provide filmmakers with valuable opportunities to present their work to international audiences.
Significance of this Achievement
Securing six nominations at a respected international film festival underscores the high artistic and technical standards of IRIB's productions, their ability to tell compelling stories with universal human and cultural themes, the international appeal of their content to global audiences and judges, and their success in competing alongside works from filmmakers worldwide.
The international distribution and global festival participation of these productions are managed by IRIB Media Trade.