Contacting Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (Kanoon)
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“In the Shadow of the Cypress”, the Best Short Animation at Sulmona Festival, Italy
“In the Shadow of the Cypress”, an animation made by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, won the award of the best animation from 42nd Sulmona International Film Festival, Italy.
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“In the Arms of the Tree” Won the Special Award by the Jury of Asian World Film Festival
The special award by the jury of the 10th round of Asian World Film Festival went to “In the Arms of the Tree” written and directed by Babak Khajeh Pasha.
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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.
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“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.
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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.
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Lorestani Youth Shined at Technology Olympiad Scientific Competition
The active member of Kanoon Center for Science and Astrology in Lorestan Province managed to be the best in FIRA RoboWorld Cup in 2024.
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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.
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The movie "Kianoush Garden" will be released in theaters
The movie "Kianoosh Garden" directed by Reza Keshavarzhadad as the first joint product of Soureh Cinema Organization and Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults will be screened in theaters all over the country from October 30th at the same time as the Youth Week.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The success of Iranian children in the Kanagawa Biennial World Children's Art Exhibition
Iranian children received twenty prizes from the 22nd Kanagawa Biennial World Children's Art Exhibition, Japan in 2023.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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).
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In 19th Campaign to Search for Asteroids
Kanoon Members Registered 21 Celestial Objects
73 Kanoon members could register 21 celestial objects in the 19th Campaign of Searching Asteroids.
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“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.
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“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).
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Kanoon New Animation Continues to Gain More Success
“In the Shadow of the Cypress” Received Two Awards from Portland Film Festival, US
“In the Shadow of the Cypress” directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi managed to obtain two awards from the 12th Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, US.
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Seven Iranian Children and Adolescents Succeed in the 23rd JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest
Seven members of Kanoon cultural centers managed to obtain awards from the international environmental drawing contest in Japan.
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The International appearance of Kanoon animation continues
“Being Ten” was displayed in Brazil Family Film Festival
“Being Ten” directed by Fatemeh Jafari was shown at the international section of Brazil Family Film Festival.
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In the continuation of international appearances;
“In the Embrace of the Tree” made way to Zurich Film Festival, Switzerland
“In the Embrace of the Tree”, a feature movie, made way to the 10th Zurich Iranian Film Festival.
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“In the Shadow of the Cypress” and seven classic Kanoon animations reached Melbourne Film Festival
“In the Shadow of the Cypress” and seven previous Kanoon animations are going to be displayed in the 72nd Melbourne International Film Festival.
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It was announced simultaneously with Great Arbaeen Walk
The start of the International Campaign of “Toward Qibla” to support the oppressed people of Gaza
Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults holds the international campaign of “Toward Qibla”.