2nd Edition
OFFICIAL SELECTION
THE FESTIVAL POSTER
The 2nd Persian Film Festival presented 35 films and showcased them over eleven days. The festival hosted acclaimed Iranian actress and filmmaker Niki Karimi and screened her feature films. The sessions followed Q&As with the filmmaker allowing audiences to gain insight into her artistic endeavours. The festival’s retrospective program offered audiences an opportunity to review some of the best films produced in Iran since 1968.
POSTER OF THE 1ST PERSIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Designed by Nasim Harandi
50 YEARS OF IRANIAN CINEMA
Academic Program
NIKI KARIMI: A Tribute
In partnership with Australian Film Television & Radio School and Sydney Film School, we hosted series of screenings of her films, as well as one of her earlier performances in Two Women directed by Tahmineh Milani. Karimi also conducted a practical filmmaking workshop at the Sydney Film School for students and emerging filmmakers.
