Hossein Molayemi

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Hossein Molayemi
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Hossein Molayemi in 2024
Born
Hossein Molayemi

1982
NationalityIranian
EducationBachelor's in Graphics from Soore University
Master's in Animation from the University of Art, Tehran
Occupation(s) Animation director
Professor at the University of Tehran
Known forWinner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
Notable work In the Shadow of the Cypress
Spouse Shirin Sohani [1]

Hossein Molayemi (born 1982, Shiraz) is an Iranian animation director and designer.

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Life

Molayemi graduated in painting from the Boys' Fine Arts High School of Karaj in 2000, earned a Bachelor's in Graphics from Soore University in 2006, and a Master's in Animation from the University of Art, Tehran, in 2010. In 2025, the short animated film "In the Shadow of the Cypress", which he co-directed with his wife, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. This achievement marked Iran's first-ever Oscar in animation history. [2]

Honors and Awards

Year [3] [4] [5] FilmFestivalCategoryResultRef.
2024–2025In the Shadow of the Cypress 97th Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film Winner [6] [7]
41st Tehran International Short Film Festival Best Animated Film (National Competition)Winner [8]
Tribeca Film Festival Best Animated ShortWinner [9]
Animayo International Film FestivalGrand Jury Prize for Best International FilmWinner [10]
13th Tehran International Animation FestivalBest Animation, Best Character Design, Best Animators, and International Honorary DiplomaWinner [11]
28th LA Shorts International Film FestivalBest AnimationWinner [12]
47th Drama International Short Film FestivalBest AnimationWinner [13]
Annecy International Animated Film Festival Crystal Award for Best Short FilmNominated [14]
52nd Annie Awards Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject Nominated [15]
Melbourne International Film Festival City of Melbourne AwardNominated [16]
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival Canal+ AwardNominated [17]
80th Venice Film Festival Horizons Award for Best Short FilmNominated [18]
Run Rostam Run [19] 20th Iran Cinema CelebrationHonorary Diploma for Best AnimationWinner [20]
Isfahan International Festival of Films for Children and YouthBest International AnimationWinner
10th Tehran International Animation BiennialGolden Statue for Best AnimatorWinner [21]
6th International Urban Film Festival Best DirectorWinner
6th International Urban Film FestivalBest Animated FilmNominated
6th International Urban Film Festival Best AnimatorNominated
10th Iran Animation CelebrationBest DirectorWinner
10th Iran Animation CelebrationBest FilmNominated
35th Tehran International Short Film FestivalBest Animated Film (Audience Choice)Winner

Career

Source: [22]

Notable Works

In the Shadow of the Cypress, a 2023 Iranian short animated film co-directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi

Run Rostam Run, a 2016 Iranian short animated film

Filmography

Achievements

References

  1. America, Voice of (2025-03-03). "Oscar for Best Animated Short Film Goes to Iranian Couple's "In the Shadow of the Cypress"". Voice of America (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  2. "Iranian Animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" Wins Oscar". iranwire.com (in Persian). 3 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  3. "Biography". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  4. "Honors & Awards". BarfakStudio. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  5. "Awards and Achievements". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  6. "The 97th Academy Awards | 2025". www.oscars.org. 2025-03-04. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  7. Moreau, Brent Lang,Jordan (2025-01-23). "Oscar Nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads With 13 Nods, 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' Follow With 10". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-28.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. "Golden Leaves for Winners of Tehran Festival / Faridzadeh: This Event is a Platform for Creativity and Courage | Tehran International Short Film Festival" (in Persian). 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  9. "Shadow of the Cypress from Iran wins at 2024 Tribeca". Cinema Without Borders. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  10. Fuente, Anna Marie de la (2024-05-27). "Iran's 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' and Guatemalan Pablo León's 'Remember Us' Win Top Prizes at Spain's Animayo Gran Canaria Fest". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  11. "Tehran International Animation Festival - Winners". www.tehran-animafestival.ir. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  12. "Short animation "In the Shadow of the Cypress" wins at LA Shorts International Film Festival". Tehran Times. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  13. "ANIMATION". Drama International Short Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  14. "Animation film category Official: In the Shadow of the Cypress |". www.annecyfestival.com. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  15. "52nd Annual Annie Awards". annieawards.org. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  16. "MIFF Film Archive". MIFF. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  17. ""In the Shadow of the Cypress" Made Way to Clermont Ferrand International Short Film Festival". Kanoon. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  18. "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Dar saaye sarv (All'ombra del cipresso)". La Biennale di Venezia (in Italian). 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  19. "Biography". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  20. "20th Celebration by Film Nominees". www.khanehcinema.ir. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  21. "Awards and Achievements". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  22. "Biography". Barfak Animation Studio (in Persian). Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  23. "2025 Oscars; Iranian Filmmakers of "In the Shadow of the Cypress" Win Best Animated Short". BBC News Persian (in Persian). 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  24. "97th Oscars; A Night of Glory for Anoura, Adrian Brody, and Iran's "In the Shadow of the Cypress"". Radio Farda (in Persian). 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.
  25. "Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi Win Oscar for Best Animated Short Film". IranWire (in Persian). 2025-03-03. Retrieved 2025-03-03.

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