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Japan ECO Friendship Award Went to An Iranian Child

The member of Kanoon Cultural Center in Behbahan, Khouzestan Province, managed to obtain an award from 14th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children, Japan.

“Playground” Won the Golden Award of DigiCon 6 in Japan

While “Playground” won the golden award of the 26th DigiCon 6 Asia, “The Lovely Sky” had made way to the competition section of this art event.

Kanoon Reference Library Holds

An Exhibition of Books Winning Bologna Ragazzi Prize

Kanoon Reference Library is going to hold an exhibition of the books that have won Bologna Ragazzi Prize.

Audience Most Popular Animation of the 41st Festival

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” is the Best Animation at National and International Sections of Tehran International Short Film Festival

While “In the Shadow of the Cypress” received the Golden Leaf of the best animation at the national and international sections of the 41st Tehran International Short Film Festival, it was selected as the most popular animation by the audience at this art event.

Mirkiani and Khodaei: Kanoon Nominees for Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Mohammad Mirkiani and Ali Khodaei are introduced by Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults to Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for 2025.

By Attending Spark Animation Festival in Canada

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” was Introduced to the Oscar for the Fourth Time!

By receiving Spark Award from “Best in Show” at 16th Spark Animation Festival in Canada, “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, an animation jointly directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, was introduced to the Oscar for the fourth time.

Gilgamesh was the Best Animation at Diversity Short Animation Festival, USA

“Gilgamesh”, an animation made by Hossein Moradizadeh, managed to win the award for the best short animation from Diversity International Short Film Festival, USA.

Animest in Romania Hosts “In the Shadow of the Cypress”

“In the Shadow of the Cypress”, an animation jointly directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, travelled to the 19th Bucharest International Animation Festival ,Animest, in Romania to participate at the competition section of short films.

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” Goes to Sharjah Film Festival

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” Made Way to Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth

Kanoon Animation Continues to Obtain More Success

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” Made Way to Tehran Short Film Festival

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” jointly directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani arrived at the national competition section of animation at the 41st International Tehran Short Film Festival.

Iran’s Delegate at Oscars Continues Being Displayed

“In the Arms of the Tree” was Screened in Canada

“In the Arms of the Tree”, as Iran’s formal representative at 2025 Oscar, was screened in Vancouver, Canada and it was welcomed by the people of this city.

Kanoon Film Hits More Success

Introducing “In the Arms of the Tree” as Iran’s Representative to the Oscar

The movie "In the Arms of the Tree" directed by Babak Khajepasha was introduced as the representative of Iranian cinema in Oscar 2025.

Twenty Prizes for the Contribution of Iranian Children at Kanagawa Biennial World Children's Art Exhibition, Japan

Iranian children received twenty awards from Japan 22nd Kanagawa Biennial World Children's Art Exhibition in 2023.

In Continuation of Being Screened Internationally

“In the Arms of the Tree” Travelled to, Sharjah, Emirates

“In the Arms of the Tree”, a feature movie, took its trip to Sharjah International Film Festival for Children & Youth in continuation of being screened internationally.

Canada Hosts “In the Arms of the Tree”

The second international poster of “In the Arms of the Tree” is unveiled simultaneously with displaying of the film in Iran’s cinemas. The film will be screened in Vancouver, Canada at the same time.

“In the Shadow of the Cypress” Received the Best Animation Award from Drama Film Festival, Greece

As it continues to obtain more success, “In the Shadow of the Cypress” won the award for the best animation from 47th Drama International Short Film Festival (DISFF).

“My Imaginary World” on the Way to Beijing

“My Imaginary World” written and directed by Behnaz Mehdikhah produced by Kanoon Theater and Puppet Theater Production Center is on the way to the 7th Beijing International Puppet Festival.

“Being Ten” and “Successor” at China Film Festival

Two Kanoon Animations, “Being Ten” and “Successor”, made way to China Film Festival.

According to Kanoon General Directorate for Public Relations and International Affairs, “Being Ten” directed by Fatemeh Jafari and “Successor” directed by Abdollah Alimorad are participating at the competition section of the 13th China International New Media Short Film Festival (CSFF).