Documentary & Experimental Film Center (DEFC) organizes 19th "CinemaVérité" Iran International Documentary Film Festival
December 2025, in Tehran, Iran

The festival tries to express the relationship between reality and truth through documentary films.

The festival will be held on December 2025.

Awards & Prizes

The international Jury will award the following prizes:
1. Best Full-Length Documentary, longer than 60 minutes, cash prize, Diploma and trophy of the festival to the filmmaker.
2. Best Mid-Length Documentary, 40 to 60 minutes, cash prize, Diploma and trophy of the festival to the filmmaker.
3. Best Short documentary to 40 minutes, cash prize, Diploma and trophy of the festival.
4. Special Jury prize: cash prize, Diploma and trophy of the festival to the filmmaker.

Rules & Terms

I. International Competition
The international competition consists of three sections:

Up to 40 minutes (Short Competition Section)
40 to 60 minutes (Mid-length Competition Section)
60 minutes and up (Feature-length Competition Section)

The eligible documentaries for the competition section:

- Produced after January 2024
- All formats and subjects.

II. Non-competitive section
All the documentaries in all lengths, formats, and subjects produced after 2023 are eligible to participate in "Special, Tribute, Retrospective and Panorama sections” which is non-competitive.
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  • farah alhashem

    my film won and it made me super happy and I am in contact with them to deliver my award as I was not able to attend
    they are super helpful

    January 2025
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  • Alireza Zarei

    As a distributor, I would like to express my appreciation for this festival, which I consider to be of world-class caliber. The quality of the films presented was exceptional, showcasing a diverse range of topics. The organization at the venue was commendable, and the staff demonstrated remarkable precision and professionalism.

    The screenings were conducted promptly, adhering strictly to the schedule, and the reviews were meticulously observed. However, one aspect that could enhance the experience would be the inclusion of a gala dinner or a designated venue for evening gatherings.

    December 2024
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  • Ilja Sirčenko

    Very important, interesting and welcoming festival! Met wonderful people, organization is at a high level. I was satisfied with everything. Thank you for honoring me with an award for my short documentary film "Brussels Close-up"! I had a very positive time!

    December 2024
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  • Jan Kowalski

    Great festival. Many thanks and all the best!

    February 2024
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  • Mohamed Masli

    A good experience and I will repeat it next year

    December 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks a lot