The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival will be held in Tehran from October 19 to 24, 2025 (Mehr 27 to Aban 2, 1404)

The 42nd Tehran International Short Film Festival will be held in the capital city from October 19 to 24, 2025 (Mehr 27 to Aban 2, 1404).

This cinematic event, aimed at identifying and showcasing outstanding short films nationally and internationally, fostering constructive competition among filmmakers, and promoting creativity among young cinema talents, has once again drawn the attention of the film community.

This edition of the festival, under the slogan “Wisdom-Centered and Thoughtful Storytelling,” focuses on supporting creative and diverse narratives that revolve around Iran’s national, cultural, and environmental identity.

With thousands of submissions from around the world, the Tehran International Short Film Festival has now established a prominent position in the regional cinematic calendar and is recognized as the most important specialized short film event in West Asia.

It is noteworthy that since 2021 (1400), this festival has been included in the official list of 127 prestigious film events worldwide and serves as one of the direct pathways for short films to enter the Oscars, further cementing its international standing.

For more details about the festival, including registration and additional information, enthusiasts and applicants can visit the official website: www.tisff.ir.