This year’s edition of the festival is organized under the direction of filmmaker Behrooz Shoaibi, with the theme of “Rationality and Intellectualism”
Competing in the International Competition section of the festival, there are fiction short films from Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Spain, Palestine, Lebanon, Iceland, Chile, Cambodia, Norway, New Zealand, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Mexico, Colombia, and Georgia.
There are also AI short films from Iran, China, the US, Italy, Argentina, Turkey, and South Korea, selected for the International Competition section, Tehran Times reported.
The documentary short films selected for the International Competition section come from Moldova, Croatia, South Africa, Ecuador, Azerbaijan, Panama, Nepal, and Qatar.
Animated short films from Finland, the UK, Kazakhstan, Russia, Jordan, Portugal, Armenia, Belgium, Estonia, France, Tajikistan, Egypt, the UAE, and Bulgaria will compete in the International Competition section.
Experimental short films from Canada, Germany, Japan, Poland, Greece, Denmark, Uzbekistan, and Switzerland will also vie in the International Competition section.
The Tehran International Short Film Festival stands as one of Asia's most prestigious and widely recognized platforms for short films, celebrated for its dedication to creative excellence, innovation, and the promotion of diverse voices in cinema.
Over the course of its illustrious history, the TISFF has evolved into a vibrant hub for global storytelling, attracting thousands of submissions from filmmakers worldwide—a reflection of its unparalleled reputation as a cornerstone for emerging talent and visionary cinematic voices.
To support emerging filmmakers and promote diversity, the TISFF allows free film submissions, ensuring financial barriers never hinder talented filmmakers from sharing their unique visions.
Organized by the Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS), a leading organization in short film production and education, the TISFF benefits from an extensive infrastructure comprising 57 branches across Iran and a thriving network of filmmakers and alumni.