Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Wallis, Beverly Hills
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the power of storytelling at the **16th Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival Awards Ceremony**, the only global film festival dedicated to Iranian short films. This prestigious red-carpet event brings together filmmakers, artists, and cinema lovers to recognize outstanding creative achievements that explore and celebrate Iranian culture, heritage, and identity. Host: Actress & Comedian, **Melissa Shoshahi** Special guest presenters: **Lily Amir-Arjomand, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Sara Seyed, Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi** The evening will feature a screening of this year’s six official film selections, culminating in the highly anticipated announcement of the top three winning films, selected by an esteemed jury of film and media professionals. In addition the first ever audience award will be handed out. Immediately following the awards ceremony, guests are invited to a lively afterparty celebration with the filmmakers.