Shirin Sohani
Shirin Sohani | |
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 Sohani in 2024 | |
| Born | 1986 |
| Alma mater | University of Art |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
| Notable work | In the Shadow of the Cypress (2023) Run Rostam Run (2017) The Fan (2014) |
| Spouse | Hossein Molayemi[1] |
Shirin (Fatemeh) Sohani (born 1986, Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian animation director and designer.
Life
[edit]Sohani graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Handicrafts from the University of Art in 2010 and a Master's degree in Animation from the Faculty of Cinema and Theater at the University of Art, Tehran (2013).[2][3][1]
In 2025, the short animation In the Shadow of the Cypress, co-directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This achievement, marking the first Oscar in the history of Iranian animation, is considered a milestone in the country's animation cinema.[4]
Career
[edit]Works
[edit]- In the Shadow of the Cypress; This collaborative work by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi was produced by the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults and has won numerous awards at international festivals, including the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.[5]
- The Fan
- Run Rostam Run
Achievements
[edit]- Best Animation Award at the ANIMARTE Festival, Brazil, 2014
- Best Animation Award at the EASTERN BREEZE Festival, Canada, 2015
- Second Place at the CTLPDX Festival, USA, 2015
- Best Film Award at the Khorshid Film Festival, 2014
- Best Student Director Award at the 9th Tehran International Animation Festival, 2014
- Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film ("In the Shadow of the Cypress"), 2025
References
[edit]- ^ a b "اسکار بهترین انیمیشن کوتاه به «در سایه سرو» ساخته زوج ایرانی رسید". VOA Persian. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Noandish (2025-03-02). "Introduction to the Oscar-winning animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" (by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi) + Story, Crew, and Review" (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ Omidvar, Mohsen (2020-10-01). "From Storyboard Design to Directing with Shirin Sohani". CG Arabia. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
- ^ "Iranian Animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" Wins Oscar". Zoomg. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ "Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi Win Oscar for Best Animated Short Film". IranWire. 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.