TEHRAN -- Iran’s Visual Media Institute (VMI) and the Union of Russian Filmmakers (URF) have signed a memorandum of understanding in Moscow on Saturday.
The MOU was signed by VMI Director Mohammadreza Abbasian and URF Chairman Nikita Mikhalkov, the Iranian cultural attaché’s office announced in a press release.
Based on the MOU the institutions will help with production services and orders development for producers from both countries.
In addition, the institutions committed to organize mutual film workshops, screenings, and seminars to provide the necessary atmospheres for filmmakers of the countries to share their knowledge and experience.
The MOU will be valid for three years and afterwards it can be extended if both side agree.
Abbasian has travelled to Moscow along with an Iranian delegation led by Iran Cinema Organization Director Javad Shamaqdari.
The attended a program entitled the Iranian Film Days, which was held at Moscow’s Dom Kino on Saturday and Sunday.
“The Third Day” directed by Mohammad-Hossein Latifi, “Hell, Purgatory, Paradise” by Bijan Mirbaqeri, “M for Mother” by Rasul Mollaqolipur, and “The Hidden Sense” by Mostafa Razzaq-Karimi were screened at the event.
Members of the films’ casts and crews also attended Q&A sessions during the program.
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