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Shayda Cinematographer Sherwin Akbarzadeh Talks About Creating a Documentary Vibe for Noora Niasari’s Feature Debut in This Interview

Andrew F Peirce Oct 16, 2023 8 min read

Noora Niasari’s feature debut Shayda is one of the finest Australian films in years. It tells the intimate and personal story of Shayda (a powerfully empathetic performance from Zar Amir Ebrahimi) and…

Australia Selects Sundance Prize Winner Shayda For ‘Best International Feature Film’ Submission To The Academy Awards

Press Releases Aug 31, 2023 3 min read

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PRESS RELEASE The award-winning Australian drama, SHAYDA, from Iranian-Australian debut writer and director Noora Niasari, has been announced as the official Australian submission for Best Internatio…

MIFF Artistic Director Al Cossar Talks About Opening Night Film Shayda, Critics Campus, and Supporting Filmmakers in This Interview

Andrew F Peirce Jul 24, 2023 12 min read

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The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is back for another jam-packed year of stellar films, immersive theatrical, XR, and VR experiences, as well as the tenth anniversary of the Critics Cam…