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Hossein Molayemi

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Hossein Molayemi
Hossein Molayemi
Hossein Molayemi in 2024
Born
Hossein Molayemi

1982
Shiraz, Iran
NationalityIranian
EducationBachelor's in Graphics from Soore University
Master's in Animation from the University of Art, Tehran
Occupation(s)Animation director
Professor at the University of Tehran
Known forWinner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Notable workIn the Shadow of the Cypress
SpouseShirin Sohani[1]

Hossein Molayemi (born 1982, Shiraz) is an Iranian animation director and designer.

Life

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Molayemi graduated in painting from the Boys' Fine Arts High School of Karaj in 2000, earned a Bachelor's in Graphics from Soore University in 2006, and a Master's in Animation from the University of Art, Tehran, in 2010. In 2025, the short animated film "In the Shadow of the Cypress", which he co-directed with his wife, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This achievement marked Iran's first-ever Oscar in animation history.[2]

Honors and Awards[3][4][5]

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Year Film Festival Category Result Ref.
2024–2025 In the Shadow of the Cypress 97th Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film Winner [6][7]
41st Tehran International Short Film Festival Best Animated Film (National Competition) Winner [8]
Tribeca Film Festival Best Animated Short Winner [9]
Animayo International Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best International Film Winner [10]
13th Tehran International Animation Festival Best Animation, Best Character Design, Best Animators, and International Honorary Diploma Winner [11]
28th LA Shorts International Film Festival Best Animation Winner [12]
47th Drama International Short Film Festival Best Animation Winner [13]
Annecy International Animated Film Festival Crystal Award for Best Short Film Nominated [14]
52nd Annie Awards Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject Nominated [15]
Melbourne International Film Festival City of Melbourne Award Nominated [16]
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival Canal+ Award Nominated [17]
80th Venice Film Festival Horizons Award for Best Short Film Nominated [18]
Run Rostam Run[19] 20th Iran Cinema Celebration Honorary Diploma for Best Animation Winner [20]
Isfahan International Festival of Films for Children and Youth Best International Animation Winner
10th Tehran International Animation Biennial Golden Statue for Best Animator Winner [21]
6th International Urban Film Festival Best Director Winner
6th International Urban Film Festival Best Animated Film Nominated
6th International Urban Film Festival Best Animator Nominated
10th Iran Animation Celebration Best Director Winner
10th Iran Animation Celebration Best Film Nominated
35th Tehran International Short Film Festival Best Animated Film (Audience Choice) Winner

Career[22]

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  • Founder of Barfak Studio (established 2014)
  • Worked in 2D animation production at Haft-Nama Animation Company (Ghelghelak Studio), managed by Saeed Tarkhani (2003–2005)
  • Contributed to teasers and clips for the 20th Isfahan International Festival of Films for Children and Youth (2005)
  • Served as International Section Editor and Translator for the art quarterly Khat-Khati (2006)
  • Worked at the Animation Film Studies and Production Center (affiliated with Islamic Propagation Organization) as a costume, weapon, and accessory designer for characters in the animated feature Peace Force, directed by Borzou Rafeipour (2007)
  • Co-founder of Barfi Studio (established 2009)
  • Founder and first secretary of the Scientific Association of Animation at the University of Art, Tehran (2007)

Notable Works

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In the Shadow of the Cypress, a 2023 Iranian short animated film co-directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi

Run Rostam Run, a 2016 Iranian short animated film

Filmography

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  • In the Shadow of the Cypress: Director, Producer, Character Designer, Layout Artist, Background Designer
  • The Little Beetle: Director, Character Designer, Storyboard Artist
  • Commando: Character Designer, Background Artist, Layout Artist
  • Red Line: Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, Lead Animator, Editor
  • The Neighbors (TV series): Art Director, Character Designer
  • The Champions (TV series): Director, Character Designer
  • Editor of the short animated film The Fan, directed by Shirin Sohani (2014)

Achievements

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References

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  1. ^ America, Voice of (2025-03-03). "Oscar for Best Animated Short Film Goes to Iranian Couple's "In the Shadow of the Cypress"". Voice of America (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  2. ^ "Iranian Animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" Wins Oscar". iranwire.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  3. ^ "Biography". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  4. ^ "Honors & Awards". BarfakStudio. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  5. ^ "Awards and Achievements". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  6. ^ "The 97th Academy Awards | 2025". www.oscars.org. 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  7. ^ Moreau, Brent Lang,Jordan (2025-01-23). "Oscar Nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 13 Nods, 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' Follow With 10". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Golden Leaves for Winners of Tehran Festival / Faridzadeh: This Event is a Platform for Creativity and Courage | Tehran International Short Film Festival" (in Persian). 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  9. ^ "Shadow of the Cypress from Iran wins at 2024 Tribeca". Cinema Without Borders. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  10. ^ Fuente, Anna Marie de la (2024-05-27). "Iran's 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' and Guatemalan Pablo León's 'Remember Us' Win Top Prizes at Spain's Animayo Gran Canaria Fest". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  11. ^ "Tehran International Animation Festival - Winners". www.tehran-animafestival.ir. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  12. ^ "Short animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" wins at LA Shorts International Film Festival". Tehran Times. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  13. ^ "ANIMATION". Drama International Short Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  14. ^ "Animation film category Official: In the Shadow of the Cypress |". www.annecyfestival.com. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  15. ^ "52nd Annual Annie Awards". annieawards.org. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  16. ^ "MIFF Film Archive". MIFF. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  17. ^ ""In the Shadow of the Cypress" Made Way to Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival". Kanoon. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  18. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Dar saaye sarv (All'ombra del cipresso)". La Biennale di Venezia (in Italian). 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  19. ^ "Biography". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  20. ^ "20th Celebration by Film Nominees". www.khanehcinema.ir. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  21. ^ "Awards and Achievements". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  22. ^ "Biography". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  23. ^ "2025 Oscars; Iranian Filmmakers of "In the Shadow of the Cypress" Win Best Animated Short". BBC News Persian (in Persian). 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  24. ^ "97th Oscars; A Night of Glory for Anoura, Adrian Brody, and Iran's "In the Shadow of the Cypress"". Radio Farda (in Persian). 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  25. ^ "Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi Win Oscar for Best Animated Short Film". IranWire (in Persian). 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.

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