tehran international short film festival
Tehran, Iran
96
Tier AScreenings
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Sobh Media Festival
Tehran, Iran · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Tehran, Iran
40
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
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 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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3.7/ 5
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