Call for Entries: 4th Sobh Media International Festival
The Consulate General is pleased to announce the 4th Sobh Media International Festival. The festival invites media productions from creators worldwide celebrating excellence and fostering collaboration in the global media landscape.
About the Festival
The Sobh Media Festival, first established in 2023, provides an international platform to honor outstanding talent, sustain artistic creativity, and cultivate a strong media movement. Through training workshops and seminars, the festival helps artists develop independent thinking and creative vision.
Key Themes & Awards
This year’s main theme is “Media and the New World Order,” with focus on local and regional identities, spirituality, family integrity, resistance, and opposition to global arrogance. Special awards include:
- The 1500th Birth Anniversary of the Holy Prophet of Islam PBUH Award: For works introducing the life and message of the Prophet.
- The Sahar Emami Special Award: For courageous journalism.
- The BRICS Award: For works highlighting BRICS nations' collaboration and global role.
Submission Categories
Entries are accepted in the following categories:
- TV Series, Talk Shows, Documentaries
- News Reports, Narrative Reports, Motion Graphics
- Feature Stories, Viewpoint Articles, Investigative Reports
- Radio Productions, Podcasts, Technology & AI-based content
- Social Media posts (animation, short films, videocasts, vlogs)
- Special Section for Palestine (feature film, documentary, TV program, music, music video, animation, visual arts)
Prizes
Festival awards comprise cash prizes and trophies for winners in each category.
Market & Networking
The market section offers opportunities for participants to network, collaborate, and promote their media works.
Rules & Submission
- Entries must comply with ethical and legal standards.
- Works must be published since January 2025 (some exceptions apply).
- Up to two entries per category, with special requirements for formats and documentation.
- Non-English works require English subtitles or transcripts.
How to Apply
Submit entries exclusively online via the festival’s official platform. The deadline for registration and submission is January 21, 2026.
Contact Information
Address: First Floor, No. 4, Shahid Heydarniya Street, Second East, Mohammad Ali Keshavarz Boulevard, Farhang Square, Tehran, Iran
Postal Code: 1997754746
Phone: +98 21 23066166
Website: www.Sobhfestival.com
Email: info@sobhfestival.com