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Shining of “
The Legend
of Sepehr”
at the 58th
WorldFest
Houston Film Festival
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The animated feature film “The Legend of Sepehr” directed by Emad Rahmani and Mehrdad Mehrabi and produced by Mehdi Jafari Jozani, has won the Golden Remi Award in the Animation category at the 58th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival. This festival, held from 24 to 28 April 2025 (4 to 8 Ordibehesht 1404) in the city of Houston, Texas, is regarded as one of the most prestigious events for independent cinema in North America.
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A Strong
International
Track Record
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“ The Legend of Sepehr” had previously received Best Animation awards from the New York Film Festival and the Kaya Festival in Turkey. In their statement, the WorldFest-Houston jury wrote:
“ The creative fusion of storytelling, advanced visual design and powerful humanistic themes has made this work truly deserving of the Golden Remi Award.”
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In Conversation
with the
Creators
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Emad
Rahmani (
Director):
“
We are very pleased
that a believable, Iranian-rooted story
has been able to win the attention
of international juries and audiences.
This success is the result
of the tireless efforts
of our technical and artistic team.”
Mehrdad
Mehrabi (
Co-director):
“
We hope this achievement
will inspire a new generation of animators
and demonstrate that with Iranian creativity,
it is possible to shine
on the highest international stages.”
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A Closer Look
at WorldFest
Houston
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Founded in 1961, WorldFest-Houston began with the mission of showcasing independent, innovative films. Today, it is recognized as an influential platform linking independent filmmakers to international markets.
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Looking
Ahead
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Winning the Golden Remi Award for “The Legend of Sepehr” heralds broader investment and new international collaborations for Iranian animation. It is expected that infrastructure and specialized technical training will be further strengthened, paving the way for even more remarkable achievements on the global stage.
