The "Women, Life, Freedom" art festival was launched in 2023 following the Mahsa Amini uprising in 2022. It aims to provide a platform for showcasing the works of artists from Iran and around the world. The festival reflects the courage and selflessness of Iranian women and men who stand united in their fight for freedom and a more dignified, humane existence.

This festival revolves around themes that resonate with the essence of womanhood, life's diverse experiences, and the fundamental concept of freedom. In addition to these core themes, the festival also seeks to explore and celebrate narratives related to peace, equality, and the enduring human spirit.

The festival features three competitive sections:

A) Short Film Section: This section is a platform for short films of various genres, including fiction, animation, documentary, experimental, and video art.

B) Visual Art Section: In this section, artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents through various mediums, such as painting, photography, graphic design, digital painting, visualization, and conceptual arts.

C) poetry Section: This festival celebrates the voices of poets who illuminate the pain and suffering of women and the oppressed in our land. We seek works that address themes of discrimination, injustice, violence, and humiliation, alongside expressions of hope and liberation.

Prizes will include a
1-unique statue.
2-Acommemorative plaque.
3- financial reward.

A) Themes

We invite submissions that resonate with the following themes:

Womanhood: Exploration of the multifaceted experiences and narratives of women.
Diverse Life Experiences: Sharing stories that reflect the complexities of daily life.
Freedom: Reflecting on the concept of freedom and its various dimensions.
Peace: Promotion of peace and global harmony.
Equality: Emphasis on the principle of equality among humans and its universal acceptance.
– Human Spirit: Portraying the resilience and strength of the human spirit in everyday challenges.

B) Submission Categories

All short films, including fiction, animations, documentaries, experimental, video art, and music videos, are welcome to participate in the festival.

C) Important Submission Guidelines

Submitted works must align with at least one of the festival’s themes, as mentioned above.
The runtime of the films should be less than 40 minutes.
Films that have been previously screened or featured in other festivals are eligible for submission.
Films should be produced after the year 2021.
Submissions must be made through the completion of the provided submission form (see instructions below).
D) Submission Formats

Format: MPEG2, MPEG4 (H.264), MOV (H.264) with embedded English subtitles.
Resolution: Full HD, 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate: 25p – 50i

To learn about Rules & terms for the Visual Art Section . Please visit the festival`s Website.