The Oscars are more international than ever. So why is the international film category broken?
For many filmmakers, the Oscars are a pipe dream. But not because they think their movies aren’t good enough.The Iranian ...
Iran’s Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Could Miss Ceremony as Government Pulls Campaign Funding: ‘We Are More Than Furious Towards Our Country’
Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, the creative duo behind the Oscar-nominated animated short “In the ...
Visa Problems and A Lack of Government Financial Support Jeopardize Iranian Filmmakers’ Oscar Campaign
Iranian filmmakers face geopolitical hurdles, financial struggles and visa issues on their Oscar journey with 'In the Shadow ...
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‘In The Shadow Of The Cypress’ Filmmakers Can’t Leave Iran, Which Hurts Their Oscar Chances
Campaigning is an important part of the Oscars for filmmakers, but it requires being able to come to Los Angeles.
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theartsdesk Q&A: Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof on 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' - 'It became a question of self-respect'
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof is now an Oscar-nominated refugee, in a bittersweet harvest for his film The Seed of the ...
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5 things to know for Feb. 17: Federal firings, Ukraine, Severe weather, Middle East tensions, Bird flu
Today is Washington’s Birthday, a federal holiday commemorating the first president of the US, who served from 1789 to 1797. Many Americans also call it Presidents’ Day, while ...
In ‘1001 Frames,’ an Iranian-American Director Explores Power Imbalances and #MeToo
Mehrnoush Alia's feature debut, world premiering in Berlin's Panorama section, was shot without a permit in Iran: "This issue ...
Review: We watched all 15 short films nominated at the 2025 Oscars. Here’s what should win
AMPAS nominates five worthy shorts in each category but only one will prevail. Here's a guide to help you win your Oscars ...
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You can watch the 2025 Oscar-nominated short films at these New Orleans theaters
New Orleans movie theaters The Prytania, The Broad and Zeitgeist will screen this year's slates of Oscar-nominated short ...
Theme of hiding runs through Oscar-nominated shorts screening this weekend
The Tallahassee Film Society is screening Oscar-nominated shorts this weekend at the IMAX Challenger Learning Center.
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Gary filmmaker to release award-winning short film with two Emmy-winning actors online
After showing it at film festivals across the country, a Gary filmmaker plans to release an award-winning short film with two ...
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Iran: Khamenei rejects US nuclear talks, calls negotiations with Trump 'unwise'
Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. However, it now enriches uranium to 60% purity — a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%. Iranian officials ...