Sobh Media Festival
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The Sobh Media Festival is an annual media festival held in Tehran and launched in 2023 by the World Service of Iran’s IRIB. It is notable for presenting itself as a platform for international media exchange while centering themes such as media, identity, spirituality, family values, and resistance discourse; its program includes documentaries, short films, TV programs, podcasts, news content, and a special Palestine section.[1][4][6]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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