The Talent Campus seeks to discover and nurture young talents from the region and around the world, offering them a space where artistic sensitivity meets cinematic craft in harmony. It is, above all, a gathering where cinema opens itself to poetry by guiding and training the future generation of filmmakers who are drawn to the language of poetic cinema — a cinema that dares to dream, to embrace silence, rhythm, metaphor, and emotion. The Campus is also a celebration: an ode to the union between cinema and poetry. For six days, participants will not only attend courses but will embark on a shared journey where the screen becomes a page, the camera a pen, and every image a verse.
Dates
Talent Campus courses will be held from November 27th – December 2nd.
The deadline for submitting applications is October 10th, 2025.
Student Quota and Classification
- Total number of students: 70
- Ex-participants who have directed feature films: 10
- Iranian Students: 30
- International Students: 30 (15 from the region and 15 from other countries)
Application Procedure
Students must submit their applications through the official website of the Fajr International Film Festival: www.fajriff.com. Each application must include a formal recommendation letter issued by a recognized university, film school, cultural institution, or two renowned filmmakers. Applications without such a recommendation will not be considered.
Age Restriction
- Iranian students: candidates born after 21 March 1998
- International students: candidates born after 1 January 1998
Educational Requirements
Students will be selected among candidates holding high school diplomas, current university students, undergraduates, postgraduates, or graduates of private institutions. Selections will be based on cinematic achievements, educational background, creative experience, and the strength of their institutional recommendation. A good command of the English language is required in order to participate actively in discussions and to follow the courses.
Facilities
All students — Iranian and international — will be accommodated in a hotel, with meals and transportation provided by the festival.
Courses Venue
All courses will be held in a hall located in the Festival Palace. Simultaneous translation will be available.
