Explaining the approaches of this period, the secretary of the 45th Fajr National Film Festival emphasized on strengthening trust and participation in the cinema community, paying attention to the diversity of works, expanding professional and transparent communication with the media, and paying attention to cultural justice and audiences across the country.
According to Saba, According to the General Department of Public Relations of the Cinema Organization, Alireza Tabesh in an interview, pointing to the need to pay attention to the diversity of works and production groups in this period of the festival, stated: In this period, attention to the diversity of themes and movie genres, including social works, first films and works with the theme of resistance and the lived experience of the Iranian people in facing the developments and events of the past year, is one of our priorities. We will try to provide the presence and visibility of diverse ranges of works and creative groups.
The need to pay serious attention to the field of media and communication
Referring to the secretariat’s plans to start the process of receiving the works, he said: the festival secretariat is forming and establishing the proper order and executive structure, and with the selection of collaborators, the call for works will soon be published and received. We will try to provide a successful event with the help and support of artists, cinematographers and media activists and through building more trust between the elements of the film community and the festival.
The secretary of the 45th Fajr National Film Festival emphasized the need to pay serious attention to the field of media and communications, and noted: In this period, we will have a more professional look at media and communications; Because this field is one of the necessities of holding a festival and we must behave responsibly in this field and have a clear and predictable approach. In this regard, in the coming days, I will hold meetings with members of the media in different gatherings to provide a basis for more effective interaction and communication with the media.
Referring to his meetings with cultural and cinema managers and officials of the country, he continued: In the past days, I have had meetings with the Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, the head of the cinema organization, directors of institutions affiliated to the cinema organization, the CEO of Khana Cinema and a group of people involved in cinema. Also, I am trying to use the available capacities and funds in the way of proper planning for this period by taking advantage of my managerial and executive experiences at the Farabi Cinema Foundation, Fajr Film and Children’s Festivals Headquarters and cooperation with the Art Academy.
Efforts for the participation of various cinematographic spectrums
Tabesh, who was talking to the “Studio Hasht” program of Radio Show, stated that the participation of various spectrums of cinema activists is one of the priorities of this period, and noted: We hope that the media will play their role in reflecting the importance and status of the festival with effective and responsible participation. Fajr Film Festival should be held at the national level, and in this way, it is important to pay attention to the different provinces and regions of the country, both from the perspective of cultural justice and social excitement. The festival should be an event for all Iranian cinema and its audiences across the country.
Referring to the social conditions of the country and the impact of the consequences of the war on Iranian families, he said: Fajr festivals are held on the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, and the country is in a situation where many Iranian families are affected by the consequences of the American-Zionist war in the past year. Cinema is also a part of society and is naturally influenced by social events and media atmosphere. In such a situation, cinema can play a role in reflecting the experiences of society, strengthening empathy and maintaining social hope.
In the end, the secretary of the 45th Fajr National Film Festival invited critics, media members, academics and cultural figures of the country to accompany this event and emphasized: We hope that with the help of all people of thought, culture and virtue and the audience of the festival across the country, we will be able to hold an event worthy of the Iranian nation. We expect that cultural and cinema activists will not leave us alone in this way so that a memorable festival can be held with empathy and convergence.
