Short Film News (SFN)- The first Iranian Short Film Festival will take place at Richmond Hill Centre.

More than 300 films have been submitted to the Short Film Festival's Administration Committee.

This year 113 films, produced by Iranian Young Cinema Society (IYCS) have been selected for screening and competition in this festival.

The festival will have the involvement of some of the strongest Iranian cinematographers, producers, directors and actors as part of its Jury Committee.

All films will include English subtitles and will be categorized by genre. Each selected film is planned to run from 2 to 30 minutes and will be shown in 15 screenings.

Expansions in the festival are planned in the near future so that Iranian-Canadian filmmakers can also take part.

This festival will take place on August 14-16 at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.