Europe Media Nest´s new short film And Me, I´m Dancing Too by first time director Mohammad Valizadegan wins the Crystal Bear in the Generation 14 Plus Section at Berlinale 2023.
Media Nest´s new short film wins the Crystal Bear at Berlinale 2023
Endless Borders wins the VPRO Big Screen Award at the IFF Rotterdam 2023
Newest Media nest feature film Endless Borders by the director Abbas Amini has won the VPRO Big Screen Award at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam 2023.
In his speech the director dedicated the award to “All grieving Iranian mothers”
Mostafa Aleahmad given 6years and 4 months jail sentence
Mostafa Aleahmad who was arrested on July 8th 2022
alongside Mohammad Rasouluf under the pretext of
publishing the “Lay Down Your Weapon” statement has been
sentenced to 6 years and four months in prison in the latest
verdict issued.
According to the latest verdict, Mostafa Aleahmad has been
sentenced to three years and eight months for the crime of
assembly and collusion, eight months for the crime of
propagating against the regime, two years of imprisonment
and payment of 150 million Rials fine for publishing
falsehood. Additionally, a two-year ban from leaving the
country and membership in social and political groups
(including virtual media platforms) are included in the
charges.
Independent Iranian filmmakers are calling for solidarity
Dear Friends and Colleagues
Brave Iranians have taken to the streets across the country shouting “woman, life, liberty” for an entire week now while facing persistent, violent, and often deadly attacks from the oppressive forces. The Iranian government has restricted internet usage and blocked access to social media platforms in order to further suppress people’s voices. Last time such measures were implemented in 2019, the Iranian government murdered 1500 people.
Independent Iranian filmmakers are standing by these fearless Iranian women and men and are trying hard to capture and document history as it unfolds with limited resources. They are committed to being the truthful, independent, and courageous narrators of history. To be the voice of the people.
For years, the Iranian government has used censorship and repression at home under the guise of supporting freedom elsewhere in the world. We are now directly appealing to every filmmaker in the world: Your solidarity with the people of Iran sends a clear message to warmongers everywhere.
We ask you to further echo the rallying cries of Iranians for freedom. Become the voice of those people who are paying with their lives for freedom.
Your direct and public support offers hope to our youths.Reporting on the news of violence used against our people can prevent more violence and bloodshed.
Mojdeh Shamsaei, Shirin Neshat, Hayedeh Safiyari, Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Pegah Ahangarani, Bahram Beyzaei, Bahman Ghobadi, Abdolreza Kahani, Ali Abbasi, Kaveh Farnam, Farzad Pak, Ali Ahmadzadeh.
We demand the immediate release of our colleagues
https://chng.it/Qz6rLhLV4F
On Friday, July 8th, Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Aleahmad, respected and dedicated Iranian filmmakers, were arrested in their residences and transferred to Evin prison. A day later Jafar Panahi was arrested while he was waiting in front of the prison with other filmmakers to enquire about the arrest.
As we continue to strongly condemn the authorities for their disregard of basic human rights and civil liberties and the persistent repression and pressure inflicted on independent Iranian filmmakers, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of our colleagues.
We ask for support from artists and filmmakers all over the world for the release of the imprisoned artists.
Please sign and share this petition for immediate release of Iranian filmmakers
On Friday, July 8th, Mohammad Rasoulof and Mostafa Aleahmad, respected and dedicated Iranian filmmakers, were arrested in their residences and transferred to Evin prison. A day later Jafar Panahi was arrested while he was waiting in front of the prison with other filmmakers to enquire about the arrest.
As we continue to strongly condemn the authorities for their disregard of basic human rights and civil liberties and the persistent repression and pressure inflicted on independent Iranian filmmakers, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of our colleagues.
We ask for support from artists and filmmakers all over the world for the release of the imprisoned artists.