tehran international short film festival
Tehran, Iran
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
13th Simorgh Festival
Tehran, Iran · Est. 2013 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Tehran, Iran
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The 13th Simorgh Festival in Tehran is associated with Iran’s Fajr film festival, whose top award is the Crystal Simorgh. It is notable for showcasing Iranian and international films with an emphasis on socially engaged, moral, and spiritually oriented cinema, and for serving as one of the country’s most prominent film festival platforms.[1][4][9][10]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2013
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