TEHRAN – Iranian director Mir Abbas Khosravinejad’s short film “Foruzan” has been picked as best drama at the Astoria NY Film Festival, the organizers have announced.

“Foruzan” tells the story of a widow with two children living in a village in central Iran. She tries to protect her herd from robbery in the night.

“I Was Meant to Be This Way” by Elizabeth Ebbert from the U.S. won the Zukor Award at the one-day festival, which was held in Astoria on June 9.

The Grand Jury Prize went to “The Perfect Fit” by American director Emory Parker.

“Foruzan” will also be competing in the Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival, which will be held from July 26 to 28.

Photo: A scene from “Foruzan” by Mir Abbas Khosravinejad

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