The short film “Lakeh,” the first professional experience of the young artist Farziv Bakhtiari, was shown in international festivals.
“Lakeh”, a short film written and directed by Farziv Bakhtiari, has officially participated in the 8th international film festival of Shimla (IFFS), one of the most prestigious festivals in North India, the West Bengal Short Film Festival, the Philippine Pambujan International Film Festival, the San Jose Festival Costa Rica San Jose International Film Award and England Guernsey Film Fest has been officially present and shown in the mentioned countries.
Almost two years ago, in an interview, Farziv Bakhtiari, then a successful film editor, expressed his hope to make his first profession short film soon, and now, he has appeared in famous international festivals with the short film “Lakeh” (meaning stain). Farziv Bakhtiari is a post-graduate student in cinema directing. About his first professional experience, he said: “After making three short films as student, now I have made my first professional short film. In April 2022, we started production of this film. Fortunately, we were able to finish the short film; Lakeh, after overcoming difficulties and with the hard work of the film crew.”
This Zoroastrian artist explained about the method of film release and the influence needed for market processing, recognition, and visibility of the product: “I myself was the release of my film, and not having experienced releasers can sometimes cause the film not to be able to enter festivals. Fortunately, I have been able to work it out so far. The film has participated in four international festivals, and we are still waiting to announce the results of other festivals.”
Regarding the impact of the film’s participation in international festivals, he further added: “Lakeh” has entered four international festivals so far, among hundreds and thousands of other movies, and in the future, we hope that it will be able to gain a high position in festivals. Festivals have different rules and genres. The films enter the festivals when the judges approve them in terms of technical and story and other technical and artistic factors that must be implemented in making the film. The judges are famous and successful people in the field of filmmaking. Participation in festivals enables organizers to get to know Iranians involved in producing films, as well as it helps us to get to know other filmmakers from different nations.”
Farziv Bakhtiari added that making this film, with all its positive and negative sides, as an excellent experience, which will enable him to make his next film, using the knowledge he has gained.
Referring to the fact that six Zoroastrians, namely, Vita Bakhtiari, Chista Jamshidian, Hirbod Nikfam, Kiarad Dadnam, Arash Yazdani, and Shahin Shahzadi are Zoroastrian artists, were involved in producing this film, Farziv Bakhtiari expressed his appreciation for cooperation of THE Zoroastrian Student Center’s board of directors of the 27th cycle in providing some of the backstage equipment.
The summary of the socio-drama story of the 5-minute film: “Lakeh”, says that Farhad enters the parking lot toilet. The entrance to the bathroom is closed! Farhad guesses who closed the door on him, checks the parking lot CCTVand then notices a series of issues.
Introduction of the people involved in the production of the short film “Lakeh”:
Writer and director: Farziv Bakhtiari
Actors:
Mohammad Naser Siavash
Morteza Amiri
Hirbod Nikfam
Farziv Bakhtiari
Cinematographer: Qasem Abdullahi
Assistant Director: Amin Jafari
Make-up artist: Chista Jamshidian
Stage secretary: Vita Bakhtiari
Sound engineer: Amir Ali Shahlayi
Color and sound correction: Vahid Kordlou
Subtitle translator: Shahin Shahzadi
Editor: Farziv Bakhtiari
Producer: Farziv Bakhtiari
Public Relations: Arash Yazdani
