TEHRAN- Four Iranian short films received awards at the 20th edition of the Accolade Global Film Competition, which was held in La Jolla, California, the U.S. on Saturday. 

“Message” by Saeid Moltaji and “Until Mina” by Mehdi Arhami won the Awards of Merit, while “Homa”, by Gelareh Abbasi, and “The Birth of a Girl” by Mohammad Kazemzadeh Mojdehi received honorable mentions. 

Accolade Global Film Competition stands out as the premier virtual film competition, attracting top-tier companies and emerging talent alike. Unlike traditional film festivals, Accolade offers an unparalleled, international platform for filmmakers to showcase their work and compete with peers from around the world.

Established in 2003, Accolade has been dedicated to providing positive exposure to talented filmmakers, including directors, producers, actors, and creative teams. The competition celebrates and honors the achievements of creators who produce high-quality projects, identifying and promoting them through press releases to over 100,000 industry contacts and filmmakers.

Accolade is also a reliable indicator of future success, having seen numerous award winners go on to win prestigious accolades such as Oscars, Emmys, Tellys, and more.

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