Iran, Oscar and Best Animated Short Film

Struggle of Oscar-Winning Iranian Filmmakers Highlights Crisis
Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi have highlighted their nation's worsening economic crisis, citing U.S. sanctions and a rapidly devaluing currency as major obstacles.
Iranian Filmmakers of ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Were Granted Last Minute Visa Before Winning the Oscar
The directors of the Oscar-winning Iranian animated short film 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' were granted a last minute visa to attend the ceremony.
‘A miracle’ – directors win Oscar for Iranian film hours after landing in LA
The directors of an Iranian film which won the animated short Oscar described their victory as a “miracle” having landed in Los Angeles just hours before. Co-directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani took to the stage after In The Shadow Of The Cypress took home the prize for the category.
Iranian Short Animation ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Wins Oscar
Iranian short animation ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Oscars.
‘Flow’ wins animated feature Academy Award, delivering Latvia its first Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Flow,″ a wordless cat parable, won the Oscar for animated feature at Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards. The win gives Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis his first Academy Award.
Animated short film Oscar winners dedicate award to ‘fellow Iranians who are still suffering’
In the Shadow of the Cypress, a short film by Iranian directors Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short. The 20-minute animated short follows a retired sea captain who copes with post traumatic stress disorder while caring for his daughter.
Visa Problems and a Lack of Government Financial Support Jeopardize Iranian Filmmakers’ Oscar Campaign
Iranian filmmakers face geopolitical hurdles, financial struggles and visa issues on their Oscar journey with 'In the Shadow of the Cypress.'
Iranian film ‘In the Shadow of Cypress’ wins Oscar 2025
Iranian film “In the Shadow of Cypress” has bagged the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, beating other contenders.
I am not a robot: Dutch director wins Oscar for best short film
Dutch director Victoria Warmerdam has won the Oscar for best short film at the glittering awards ceremony on Sunday Ik ben geen geen robot (I am not a robot) is a dark comedy in which a woman fails a series of captcha tests and begins to suspect she might be a robot after all.
The best animation Oscar winner was made in totally free software that anyone can use
Gints Zilbalodis tale about a cat in a flooded world missed out on the Oscar for Best International Feature Film but still became Latvia's first Oscar win. And it was surely also the first Oscar ...
‘2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation’ Review: Diverse Mix Reflects the Medium’s Incredible Range
Two decades ago, in 2006, the team at Shorts International transformed one of the key Oscar races, securing the rights to ...
Why these Oscar winners nearly missed the ceremony
Why these Oscar winners nearly missed the ceremony - The directors of an Iranian film which won the animated short Oscar ...