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Join us for the 16th Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival

AWARDS CEREMONY & AFTER PARTY

Beverly Hills

September 27  |  6pm

Join us for an unforgettable red-carpet evening celebrating the best in Iranian short filmmaking from across the globe at the

16th Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival Awards Ceremony

held at the prestigious Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

We are especially delighted to welcome a stellar lineup of special guest presenters joining us on stage

Cultural pioneer LILY AMIR-ARJOMAND

Academy Award-nominated actress SHOHREH AGHDASHLOO

International actress and activist SARA SEYED

Academy Award-winning filmmakers SHIRIN SOHANI and HOSSEIN MOLAYEMI

Hosted by the hilarious and charismatic

Melissa Shoshahi

The evening will showcase the winning films of 2025 and honor the filmmakers behind them with over $33,000 in cash prizes:

 Awards to be presented:

 First Place – $15,000

Second Place – $10,000

Third Place – $5,000

 Audience Award – $3,000

After Party

Following the ceremony, celebrate under the stars at our exclusive After Party with the filmamkers on the grounds of The Wallis, featuring an electrifying set by KCRW’s own DJ Nassir Nassirzadeh and delicious delights by Maison de la Fork!

Dance, connect, and enjoy a night of film, music, and community in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Learn more at the official Film Festival Website

Co-Presented by: City of Beverly Hills
Special thanks to the City of Beverly Hills’
Community Assistance Grant Funding
for their support of this program

About Melissa Shoshahi

Melissa Shoshahi is an award-winning comedian, actress, and creator whose sharp wit and vibrant characters have earned her millions of fans worldwide and a devoted YouTube following. A proud Iranian American, she blends her heritage with clever storytelling and relatable humor, connecting with audiences on stage, on screen, and across social media. Whether performing stand-up, hosting, or going viral in one of her many comedic personas, Melissa’s mission is simple: make the world laugh, one punchline at a time.

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