Shelter (2020)
Synopsis
A brief, quietly humorous moment on a city street: a woman stands still, unaware of the trickle of water spreading beneath her. What seems mysterious at first turns unexpectedly tender.
Cast & Crew
Shiva Fallahi
Director: Pooyan Ranjbar
Writer: Hamed Nejabat
Cinematographer: Pooyan Ranjbar
Editor: Pooyan Ranjbar
Producer: Ali Mansouri
Production Company: MEX Films
Technical Details
Genre: Drama
Type: Short Film
Runtime: 1′
Year of Production: 2025
Country: Iran
Language: Persian
Subtitles: English
Picture: Color / 1.78:1
Audio: Stereo
NOTE:
Shelter is a one-minute short film directed by Pooyan Ranjbar. Despite its brevity, the film has resonated widely, earning multiple international awards and continuing to screen at festivals around the world.
It won the Festival Prize at the Croatian One-Minute Film Festival in 2025, Best 1 Minute Film at the Luleå International Film Festival in 2025, Best One Minute Short Film at the Tamizhagam International Film Festival in 2025, and the same title at the Thilsri International Film Festival in 2024.
A password-protected teaser is available for preview. If you’re a programmer or curator and would like access, feel free to get in touch.
Shelter (2020)
Shelter is a one-minute short film directed by Pooyan Ranjbar. Despite its brevity, the film has resonated widely, earning multiple international awards and continuing to screen at festivals around the world.
It won the Festival Prize at the Croatian One-Minute Film Festival in 2025, Best 1 Minute Film at the Luleå International Film Festival in 2025, Best One Minute Short Film at the Tamizhagam International Film Festival in 2025, and the same title at the Thilsri International Film Festival in 2024.
A password-protected teaser is available for preview. If you’re a programmer or curator and would like access, feel free to get in touch.
Synopsis
A brief, quietly humorous moment on a city street: a woman stands still, unaware of the trickle of water spreading beneath her. What seems mysterious at first turns unexpectedly tender.
Technical Details
Genre: Drama
Type: Short Film
Runtime: 1′
Year of Production: 2025
Country: Iran
Language: Persian
Subtitles: English
Picture: Color / 1.78:1
Audio: Stereo
Cast & Crew
Cast:
Shiva Fallahi
Crew:
Director: Pooyan Ranjbar
Writer: Hamed Nejabat
Cinematographer: Pooyan Ranjbar
Editor: Pooyan Ranjbar
Producer: Ali Mansouri
Production Company: MEX Films
