Relive the unforgettable moments from the 15th Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival Awards Ceremony, held on September 28, 2024, at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall! A huge thank you to our incredible MC and host, the hilarious comedian Melissa Shoshahi, who kept the energy high throughout the night, and to our wonderful presenters: the legendary Lily Amir-Arjomand, actress Shabnam Tolouei, and actor Armin Amini. Congratulations to this year’s winners! First Prize & $10,000: SUITCASE by Saman Hosseinpuor and Ako Zandkarimi Second Prize & $5,000: LEFT HANDED by Nasrin Mohammadpour. Third Prize & $3,000: THE DINNER PARTY by Neda Jebelli Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the best in Iranian short films. Your support means the world!

All photography by Vafa Khatami