Iranian Youth Cinema Society
Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS)
Iranian Youth Cinema Society (IYCS) is an Iranian non-profit educational film institution established in 1976.[1][2] It is the oldest Iranian Institution dedicated to the education and support of young and independent filmmakers. With a nationwide network of more than 60 official branches and its main office located in Tehran, IYCS serves as the entry point for generations of Iranian cinema professional to develop their skills and careers.[3]
Activities and Missions
The core mission of IYCS is to discover , train and support emerging talent in the realm of short film, with a focus on developing personal cinematic language, nurturing independent vision, and fostering international presence. The society organizes filmmaking courses for young talents all around the country and helps students to specialize in various aspects of cinema.[4][5]
IYCS's primary activities are divided into three categories: film school and educational initiatives, film production and commission, and organizing national and international film festivals. [5]
Many of Iran's most well-known and influential filmmakers are among IYCS's alumni, like Asghar Farhadi, Shahram Mokri, Reza Mirkarimi, Ida Panahandeh, Hooman Seyedi, Bahman Qobadi and many more.
Film School and Educational Programs
IYCS operates one of the most comprehensive filmmaking training systems in Iran[6]. The film school annually offers both full-time program and single-subject courses at its branches nationwide. Courses cove filmmaking, screenwriting, cinematography, animation, editing, sound recording, and photography, structured across three levels: introductory, intermediate, and advanced[6][7].
The flagship program is the comprehensive filmmaking course, held annually with a national entrance exam to select talented students. Additional educational programs include:
Comprehensive Courses:
- comprehensive filmmaking Course (2 years)
- comprehensive screenwriting course (1 year)
- Comprehensive Photography course (1 year)
Collaborative filmmaking Courses:
- fiction collaborative filmmaking course
- documentary collaborative filmmaking course
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- ^ a b "Iranian Youth Cinema Society to release top short films online". Tehran Times. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
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